US criticized for hypocrisy of seeking ‘pause’ amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his trip to Israel on Friday, the US has been urged to push for a ceasefire rather than using a "pause" to…
Deutsche Bank China issues first overseas yuan-oriented loan in LatAm market
Deutsche Bank China has cooperated with Brazil-based Sao Simao Co - a subsidiary of China's State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) - to complete the first yuan-oriented loan offering in the…
Chile eyes expansion of cherry exports to China
"We expect approximately 85 percent or more of this season's Chilean cherry exports will arrive in China," said Ivan Marambio, president of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association on Friday. The…
Xi-Scholz talk highlights pragmatic cooperation
Win-win, meditating conflicts stressed as China-EU ties warm Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held a video meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, during which he noted that China and…
Campbell’s new nomination signifies US continued focus on China containment
On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden nominated Kurt Campbell as the deputy secretary of state. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will attend the…
Will TikTok ban bring cease-fire in Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Calls for banning TikTok have surfaced in Washington again. This time it's not about so-called data security, but about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it is a confusing move, which makes…
Behold! Uncle Sam is coming to ‘rescue!’
The latest round of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been going on for over 20 days. While the bombardment is continuing, the crisis seems set to spill over into neighboring countries…
Blinken’s ‘Indo-Pacific’ tour suggests ‘fusty bloc politics’ around China’s neighborhood
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is about to kick off his "Indo-Pacific" tour next week, which includes stops in Japan, South Korea and India, with discussions on hot-spot issues…
In Shanghai, Chinese recreate Halloween with a distinctive Chinese style
In Shanghai, Halloween this year has fewer pumpkins and Jack-o'-Lanterns, but a little bit more cosplay competitions featuring characters from hit TV dramas and ancient novels and Chinese celebrities. In…
HKSAR govt condemns US for intimidating national security defenders
The Hong Kong regional government on Friday strongly condemned some US lawmakers for trying to intimidate the city's national security defenders, saying these US politicians deliberately ignored the well-being brought…