16 h. ago Germany’s Bavaria welcomes Chinese investment, state minister says

Fifty years ago, Christian Social Union in Bavaria chairman Franz Josef Strauss visited Beijing, becoming the first West German politician to meet Chinese leader Mao Zedong. According to German media reports, the late conservative politician sent a postcard to Helmut Schmidt, Germany’s chancellor at the time and head of the rival Social Democratic Party, saying “Beijing is worth a trip.” Schmidt became the first German leader to visit China later that year. A half-century later, the roles have...

Politics

3 d. ago Beijing weighs risks as unrest rocks strategic partner Nepal

China is closely monitoring social unrest in Nepal, a strategic partner and key point in Beijing’s global infrastructure and investment initiative, following the resignation of prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli. Observers warned that Beijing should be prepared for further instability in the region, citing weak governance and potential external influence in political transitions. The unrest was initially triggered by a social media ban last week, and soon grew into a wider anti-corruption movement...

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3 d. ago China weighs risks as social unrest rocks strategic partner Nepal

China is closely monitoring social unrest in Nepal, a strategic partner and key point in Beijing’s global infrastructure and investment initiative, following the resignation of prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli. Observers warned that Beijing should be prepared for further instability in the region, citing weak governance and potential external influence in political transitions. The unrest was initially triggered by a social media ban last week, and soon grew into a wider anti-corruption movement...

Events

5 d. ago Venice Film Festival welcomes stronger presence of Chinese films

Venice Film Festival welcomes stronger presence of Chinese films  China Daily

Culture

1 week ago Indonesia’s Prabowo attends China’s military parade as protests rage at home

Despite a deadly anti-government protest raging across his country, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stood overlooking Beijing’s Tiananmen Square watching China’s grand military parade with a group of world leaders. His one-day trip was appreciated by Beijing, with the Chinese foreign ministry saying it “welcomed” the visit. Earlier this week, when Prabowo decided to skip the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the ministry said it “respected” Jakarta’s decision. Prabowo joined...

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1 week ago North Korea's Kim, daughter welcomed in Beijing by top Chinese officials, KCNA reports

North Korea's Kim, daughter welcomed in Beijing by top Chinese officials, KCNA reports  Korea JoongAng Daily

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1 week ago SCO summit a chance for China to assert itself as stable world power for peace

As Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes a host of world leaders for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, he is delivering one overarching message – that China is a stable power that will protect peace and champion the developing world. Xi launched a flurry of Chinese diplomacy in the northern city of Tianjin on Saturday by meeting five state leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres ahead of Sunday’s start to the SCO’s two-day summit. He told Guterres that China was a...

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1 week ago At SCO summit, Xi Jinping frames China as a source of certainty

As Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes a host of world leaders for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, he is delivering one overarching message – that China is a stable power that will protect peace and champion the developing world. Xi launched a flurry of Chinese diplomacy in the northern city of Tianjin on Saturday by meeting five state leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres ahead of Sunday’s start to the SCO’s two-day summit. He told Guterres that China was a...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia sign deal to boost investment, infrastructure ties

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance infrastructure information exchange and facilitate market access for the city’s professional services. In the presence of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih, the agreement was signed on Friday by Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho Lik-chi and Assistant Deputy for the Saudi Services Sector Fahad Alhashem. “This MOU marks another significant milestone in the...

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2 w. ago As Trump welcomes Chinese students, schools cut ties under Republican pressure

While US President Donald Trump this week said he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into the United States, members of Congress in his Republican Party are increasingly moving to dismantle many of the long-standing partnerships that would make their arrival possible. On the day Trump said the US would welcome more Chinese students, Temple University in Philadelphia announced it was ending its partnership with the China Scholarship Council, the main Chinese government body funding study abroad...

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2 w. ago Trump’s Welcome of 600,000 Chinese Students Plays Into Beijing’s Hands, Experts Say

Trump’s Welcome of 600,000 Chinese Students Plays Into Beijing’s Hands, Experts Say  The Daily Signal

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2 w. ago China urges US to welcome Chinese students, stop 'harassment'

China urges US to welcome Chinese students, stop 'harassment'  Reuters

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2 w. ago China's commerce minister met Saudi Arabia investment minister in Beijing

China's commerce minister met Saudi Arabia investment minister in Beijing  MarketScreener

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2 w. ago Trump warms up to Beijing, says Chinese pupils welcome, sparks MAGA backlash

Trump warms up to Beijing, says Chinese pupils welcome, sparks MAGA backlash  Times of India

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2 w. ago Trump Says He Welcomes Chinese Students, as His Administration Blocks Them

Trump Says He Welcomes Chinese Students, as His Administration Blocks Them  The New York Times

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2 w. ago Trump announces plan to welcome 600,000 Chinese students amid trade talks

Trump announces plan to welcome 600,000 Chinese students amid trade talks  KGAN

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2 w. ago US welcoming 600K Chinese students: Trump's statement riles MAGA base

US welcoming 600K Chinese students: Trump's statement riles MAGA base - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 w. ago 'Welcome all Indian goods in Chinese market': Beijing ready for 'new chapter of dragon

'Welcome all Indian goods in Chinese market': Beijing ready for 'new chapter of dragon-elephant tango' - India News  financialexpress.com

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3 w. ago As New Delhi welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister, Opposition flags China’s support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

As New Delhi welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister, Opposition flags China’s support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor  The Hindu

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4 w. ago Bargaining chip: Nvidia’s efforts to please US and China get harder

On his visit to Beijing in July, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received a rock-star welcome as he announced to Chinese state media that Washington had assured the company that export licences for its H20 chips would soon be granted. Warmly greeted by Chinese entrepreneurs and government officials, Huang – who wore a Tang suit and addressed the audience with his rusty Mandarin at the state-backed China International Supply Chain Expo – earned national fame overnight. Just two weeks after Huang...

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