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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CHINA will impose a 34 per cent tariff on imports from the United States from April 10, customs authorities announced on Friday. The move comes in retaliation for a 34 per cent duty on Chinese goods announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday as part of a sweeping range …
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CHINA has commenced large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, accusing its leaders of promoting separatism and pushing the island into war. The unannounced drills on Tuesday morning have been described as a “stern warning” by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) against Taiwan’s government. In an official statement, China’s Eastern Theatre Command …
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing’s calls for a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Wang urged all parties involved to engage in meaningful dialogue. China has consistently supported Russia since the onset of the conflict, advocating …
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THE top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues following escalating global uncertainty. Japanese Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya said at the start of the meeting in Tokyo with Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi and South …
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CHINA on Saturday announced steep tariffs on Canadian agricultural produce, including food products, in response to Ottawa’s recent trade measures. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed the decision, citing Canada’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminium. The tariffs will take effect on March 20. The forthcoming sanctions …
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