THE Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have expressed interest to collaborate on humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction. This is contained in a statement by Iliya Isyaku, Director, Information and Public Relation, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Abuja on Thursday. Isyaku said the …
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THE navies of Russia and China carried out their first-ever joint patrol in the Pacific region, as per a media report on Wednesday. “The joint patrol was launched in early August, after the Russian-Chinese drills Maritime Interaction 2025 had concluded in the Sea of Japan,” the state-run TASS news agency …
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Relations between South Africa and the United States are at their most fragile in years after American lawmakers advanced a bill seeking to reassess bilateral ties, citing Pretoria’s alliances with Russia, China, and alleged support for Hamas. On July 22, the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 34–16 to approve the ‘US-South Africa …
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China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and dignity, and in resisting power politics and bullying, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday. He added that China backs Iran in defending its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiation. Wang made the remarks during a …
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THE Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has inaugurated the International Day of Dialogue Among Civilisations to foster global understanding and cooperation through mutual learning among developing countries. Mr Zhang Yi, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, disclosed this in Abuja while highlighting the role of communication and mutual respect …
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China’s first large-scale coalbed methane field, the Daning-Jixian block in north China’s Shanxi Province, has seen its cumulative gas production exceed 3.6 billion cubic meters. It is equivalent to over 2.8 million tonnes of oil and gas, according to its developer. This milestone makes it the country’s first coalbed methane …
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THE United States says it will begin revoking visas of Chinese students and tighten screening for future applicants from China and Hong Kong. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this on Wednesday night. “The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese …
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CHINESE military scientists have claimed a major technological breakthrough with the development of the world’s fastest electromagnetic coilgun, capable of firing at a staggering 3,000 rounds per minute — a rate that far exceeds conventional firearms and commercial models globally The announcement follows the release of footage by the state-owned …
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CHINESE Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said on Saturday that tea trade between China and Nigeria is thriving and enhancing trade relations between the two countries. Yu said this in Abuja during the “2025 Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” event with the theme “Tea in Nature’s Whisper: Aroma of …
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THE Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has revealed that plans are underway to establish electric vehicle factories and other manufacturing ventures in Nigeria. Dunhai disclosed this to the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake at a recent bilateral meeting. This is contained in a statement by Alake’s Special …
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