Chinese foreign relations
China's Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement in response to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, restating its claim that Taiwan is an "inalienable part of China." The statement, made by spokeswoman Mao Ning on Monday, emphasized that China will never allow external forces to
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the north Chinese port city of Tianjin on Saturday, ahead of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, where Guterres arrived to participate. Wang Yi emphasized the significance of strengthening the role of the UN, not weakening it,
International trade
China's Vice Minister of Commerce, Li Chenggang, recently visited the United States, holding talks with top officials from the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The trip aimed to implement the consensus reached between the two presidents
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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that the country's foreign policy prioritizes its interests, adding that India will emerge stronger despite global pressure. This comes as India-US trade tensions escalate due to a 50% tariff imposed by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, New Delhi and Beijing continue
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China and India, the world's two most populous nations, have been intense rivals vying for influence across South Asia and fighting a deadly border clash in 2020. However, in the face of global trade and geopolitical turbulence triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariff war, the
International trade
Beijing's decision to affirm Afreximbank's AAA/Stable rating by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) marks a significant milestone in China's financial diplomacy in Africa, showcasing Beijing's growing influence as a benchmark-setter in African capital markets. This development signifies a
International trade
As Ambassador to Switzerland Qian Minjian took office, he paid a visit to Stoffel, State Secretary for International Financial Affairs of the Swiss Federal Department of Finance, on August 26, 2025. The two sides explored ways to enhance China-Switzerland economic and trade relations, China-Switzerland financial cooperation, and jointly maintain the
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China will stage a massive military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with 26 foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, top leader of
International trade
In a striking illustration of the deteriorating relations between the US and India, US President Donald Trump has reportedly been rebuffed by PM Narendra Modi on multiple occasions, including four calls that went unanswered in recent weeks. The trade clash between the two nations has soured rapidly, with India refusing
Chinese foreign relations
The US imposed 50% tariffs on many Indian products on Wednesday, doubling an existing duty, as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. This move strains US-India ties, creating fresh incentives for New Delhi to improve relations with Beijing. The tariffs are the highest imposed
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to take four calls from US President Donald Trump in recent weeks as the trade dispute between the two nations intensified. The development comes as Washington imposed punitive tariffs of 50% on nearly half of India's $87.3 billion goods exported to the
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The Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung has expressed concern that China's upcoming military parade on September 3 may be used as an opportunity to drive a wedge between democratic nations, particularly between the US and India. Speaking at a symposium in Taichung, Shen noted that Indian
