CHINA and Colombia on Wednesday signed a cooperation plan aimed at promoting the Belt and Road Initiative, the China Central Television reported. The broadcaster said Chinese President, Xi Jinping and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, signed the plan during a meeting. The duo arrived in Beijing to take part in …
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CHINA and Nigeria are exploring ways to deepen diplomatic relations between the two countries through cultural exchanges. Mr Yang Jianxing, Director of China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCN), stated this during a Chinese Pingtan Art Performance organised by the Chinese Embassy and the CCCN on Sunday in Abuja. The News …
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Addressing a long-standing bone of contention between the US and China, US Senator Tom Cotton has introduced the Chip Security Act which can prevent advanced American chips from falling into the “hands of adversaries like China.” Tom Cotton is a Republican Senator from Arkansas. In the background of US-China talks …
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CHINA on Wednesday opposed bullying of Egypt after U.S President Donald Trump demanded American vessels’ free-of-charge passage through the Suez Canal and Panama Canal. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lin Jian said Beijing firmly supports the Egyptian government and people in safeguarding their sovereignty, legitimate rights and interests. While, it opposes …
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THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, is enroute to China for a series of official engagements toward the provision of water for satellite towns in the FCT. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social disclosed this in a …
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MARKING the country’s 10th Space Day, China launched three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft on Thursday to its Tiangong space station, continuing its rotation of personnel as part of its long-term space habitation ambitions. The spacecraft lifted off at 5:17 pm Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre …
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CHINA has issued a stern warning to countries considering broader trade deals with the United States, stating that any agreements which undermine Beijing’s interests will face firm resistance. The warning comes amidst escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies over trade tariffs and geopolitical competition. The Chinese Ministry of …
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Zimbabwe has extended its partnership with China Jiangsu International to further expand airport infrastructure and aviation workforce training, in a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the country’s growing role as a key Southern African air hub. This renewed agreement builds on past collaborations that saw the modernisation of two major …
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CHINA and Africa recorded a significant boost in economic ties last year, with bilateral trade hitting $295bn in 2024, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year increase, according to officials from the African Union (AU) and the Chinese Mission to the AU. Speaking at a policy briefing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the …
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THE United States has banned government personnel based in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing people familiar with the matter. The policy was put into effect by departing US Ambassador Nicholas Burns in January shortly before he left China and …
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