48 h. ago ‘Shared interests’: Xi Jinping and Mark Carney embark on China

China and Canada should build a new strategic partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday as both sides sought to turn the page on years of diplomatic friction. In talks with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, Xi called for deeper and broader economic cooperation. “China-Canada economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial in nature, and both sides have gained from cooperation,” state news agency Xinhua quoted...

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65 h. ago Carney in China: Canada looks to reset bilateral ties, Beijing calls visit 'pivotal'

Carney in China: Canada looks to reset bilateral ties, Beijing calls visit 'pivotal'  Seeking Alpha

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4 d. ago Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine

China’s top health official has called on Hong Kong to serve as a key pillar in promoting traditional Chinese medicine globally, as the city’s leader pledged to align local policies with the national development strategy in the field. At a launch ceremony for the Chinese Medicine Hospital and nearby testing institute on Tuesday, National Health Commission head Lei Haichao offered advice for Hong Kong in advancing the development of traditional Chinese Medicine. “Serve the globe for the benefit...

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5 d. ago Japanese business group calls on Beijing to clarify export restrictions

Japanese business group calls on Beijing to clarify export restrictions  nhk.or.jp

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5 d. ago Cuba’s Diaz say ‘no conversations’ with US after Trump threats amid Venezuela tensions

Cuba’s leader said on Monday there were “no conversations” with the United States, after US President Donald Trump urged the communist-ruled island to “make a deal” or pay the price. “There are no conversations with the US government except for technical contacts in the area of migration,” Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on social media after Trump said the nations were in talks following the US military toppling of Havana’s leftist ally Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela. Díaz-Canel wrote that for “relations...

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5 d. ago Cuba’s Diaz says ‘no conversations’ with US after Trump threats amid Venezuela tensions

Cuba’s leader said on Monday there were “no conversations” with the United States, after US President Donald Trump urged the communist-ruled island to “make a deal” or pay the price. “There are no conversations with the US government except for technical contacts in the area of migration,” Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on social media after Trump said the nations were in talks following the US military toppling of Havana’s leftist ally Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela. Díaz-Canel wrote that for “relations...

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6 d. ago China urges Tanzania to back multilateralism, vows to ‘always stand together’ with Africa

China pledged to deepen cooperation and exchanges with Tanzania on Friday as its top diplomat toured the region, promising that Beijing would “always stand together” with Africa. Wang Yi also called on Tanzania to work with China to uphold international law and multilateralism, in what one observer said would be the Chinese foreign minister’s key message to Africa amid Washington’s apparent retreat from the rules-based international system. Wang will wrap up his six-day tour of the continent on...

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9 d. ago It's up to Xi: Trump Says China's move on Taiwan is Beijing's call

It's up to Xi: Trump Says China's move on Taiwan is Beijing's call  India Today

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1 week ago Tesla hits record sales; Chinese carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools Electric vehicle makers have kicked off a fresh round of price cuts in mainland China at the start of 2026, despite Beijing’s repeated calls to curb “involution”, as pressure on margins and survival...

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1 week ago South Korean Leader Visits Beijing to Reset Ties as Xi Calls for ‘Correct Strategic Choices’

South Korean Leader Visits Beijing to Reset Ties as Xi Calls for ‘Correct Strategic Choices’  kurdistan24.net

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1 week ago Beijing calls on US not to use “China threat” as excuse to encroach on Greenland

Beijing calls on US not to use “China threat” as excuse to encroach on Greenland  Ukrinform

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1 week ago 'Stop toppling Venezuela government': China demands release of Maduro, his wife; calls it breach of inter

'Stop toppling Venezuela government': China demands release of Maduro, his wife; calls it breach of inter  Times of India

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1 week ago Beijing calls on US to free Maduro, halt 'toppling' of Venezuela

Beijing calls on US to free Maduro, halt 'toppling' of Venezuela  Yeni Safak English

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2 w. ago Deputy PM Ishaq Dar arrives in Beijing, after diplomatic calls with UAE, Türkiye

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar arrives in Beijing, after diplomatic calls with UAE, Türkiye  Hum News English

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2 w. ago Beijing exhibition showcases evolving art of calligraphy, seal carving

Beijing exhibition showcases evolving art of calligraphy, seal carving  China.org.cn

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2 w. ago In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth and vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

President Xi Jinping issued a rallying cry for the country to double down on efforts to boost economic growth and technological advancement in the new year during his annual televised New Year’s speech on Wednesday. The call came as Beijing faces complicated geopolitical challenges while pushing for economic transition at home, with the coming years seen as critical to consolidating its position in its rivalry with Washington. He also mentioned Taiwan, describing the island’s reunification with...

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2 w. ago China widow runs late hero husband’s eatery with local support, shares memories with patrons

The wife of a hotpot restaurant owner from northern China who died saving children has taken over running the business with the support of diners from across the country. Luan Liuwei, originally from Taian in Shandong province, moved to Beijing for work where he met his wife, Xue Qiaoyan. They had two daughters. In 2017, the couple opened a 200-square-metre lamb spine hotpot restaurant in Beijing, called Liangjian Rongtian Old Beijing Yangxiezi Hotpot. Last August, while on holiday in Hebei...

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3 w. ago Beijing calls for a fair process as TikTok's US control shifts

Beijing calls for a fair process as TikTok's US control shifts  malaysiasun.com

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3 w. ago Renowned Sarawak calligrapher Kho Kheng Hee’s works showcased at Beijing exhibition

Renowned Sarawak calligrapher Kho Kheng Hee’s works showcased at Beijing exhibition  Malay Mail

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3 w. ago Opinion | Tarique Rahman’s Tough Call: Nashta In New Delhi Or Banquet In Beijing?

Opinion | Tarique Rahman’s Tough Call: Nashta In New Delhi Or Banquet In Beijing?  News18

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