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China expels Philippine warplane after intrusion into Huangyan Dao

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-10/China-expels-Philippine-warplane-after-intrusion-into-Huangyan-Dao-1vXqXdhdJza/img/811c365dd8c84ea1bbf30320d02c7613/811c365dd8c84ea1bbf30320d02c7613.png' alt='Huangyan Dao, China, February 15, 2024. /CFP ' The Southern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said on Saturday that it organized air and naval forces to expel a Philippine NC-212 military jet that intruded into the airspace of China’s Huangyan Dao and disrupted China’s normal exercises and training activities despite…

What is the role of education in preventing disability discrimination?

role of education in preventing disability discrimination Providing access to education that is inclusive of children with disabilities is one of the best ways to reduce disability discrimination. However, a strong national policy and legislation is not enough; teachers must also be trained to use disability-inclusive teaching techniques. Currently, many low-income countries (LMICs) have insufficient…

Japanese PM Kishida cancels overseas trip over megaquake advisory

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-09/Japanese-PM-Kishida-cancels-overseas-trip-over-megaquake-advisory-1vVzyZwcOGc/img/13b73da2337d40fa86d9b76bfbcba01c/13b73da2337d40fa86d9b76bfbcba01c.png' alt='Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to the media about the earthquake with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, August 8, 2024. /CFP' Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday canceled his planned four-day trip to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia as the country’s weather agency issued…

China files appeal to WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-09/China-files-appeal-to-WTO-over-EU-electric-vehicle-tariffs-1vVKjlUcC1G/img/8c4458db995c477da938e107f9a5592f/8c4458db995c477da938e107f9a5592f.png' alt='Electric vehicles parked at a port for shipment in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, July 2, 2024. /CFP' China filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday, challenging the European Union’s imposition of provisional additional tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). To safeguard the development rights and…

Iran: Hamas chief's assassination not possible without U.S. support

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-08/Iran-Hamas-chief-s-assassination-not-possible-without-U-S-support-1vU4B0Z4TD2/img/b90275ef3f7449b18788c846ed3d47a1/b90275ef3f7449b18788c846ed3d47a1.png' alt='Iranian workers install a huge banner on a wall showing a portrait of slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran, July 31, 2024. /CFP' Iran’s caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani said that the assassination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh was not possible without U.S. green light and intelligence support. He…

Latest data shows China has 1.1 million rural village doctors

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-08/Latest-data-shows-China-has-1-1-million-rural-village-doctors-1vU9hsvz8NG/img/832cdda64acb4147aa6b21a9cd84bc00/832cdda64acb4147aa6b21a9cd84bc00.jpeg' alt='A rural doctor is seen in Dafu Village of Shunchang County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province, February 1, 2024. /CFP' Latest data shows that China has 4.95 million community-level health workers, including 1.1 million doctors working in villages. They are contributing to the formation of a massive network of disease prevention and…

Chinese, Egyptian FMs hold phone talks on ties, Mideast situation

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-07/Chinese-Egyptian-FMs-hold-phone-talks-on-ties-Mideast-situation-1vS8Pv4Ne0M/img/f8f150db3fae4fbe989dd642359ab163/f8f150db3fae4fbe989dd642359ab163.png' alt='National flags of China and Egypt. /CFP' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, on Tuesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that under the strategic guidance of…

Romanian PM to snub Paris closing ceremony after medal denied

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-07/Romanian-PM-to-snub-Paris-closing-ceremony-after-medal-denied-1vSlULmfQ2I/img/1bf928005ce84c40be0badf9bdd696cf/1bf928005ce84c40be0badf9bdd696cf.png' alt='A general view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 11, 2024. /CFP' Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Tuesday he would snub the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics by not attending it after a score revision left Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu off the podium on the floor exercise. Barbosu…

China hopes social stability will be restored soon in Bangladesh

China is closely following the ongoing developments in Bangladesh, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday in response to a question on the political situation in the South Asian country. “As a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh, China sincerely hopes that social stability will be restored soon in the country,”…

Drone attack from Lebanon by Hezbollah injures 6 in N Israel

A drone attack launched on Tuesday from Lebanon by Hezbollah forces injured six people in northern Israel, including one who is in critical condition, Israeli sources said. “A number of hostile UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were identified crossing from Lebanon,” Israel’s army said in a statement. One of the UAVs was intercepted, while the others…

U.S. military completes withdrawal from last base in Niger: Pentagon

The U.S. military has withdrawn its forces from its last base in Niger, the Pentagon said Monday, more than a year after military coup leaders in the African country told them to leave. The “withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez is complete,” the Pentagon said in a joint statement…

China, Switzerland exchange views on Palestinian issue

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-05/China-Switzerland-exchange-views-on-Palestinian-issue-1vP99geHMJi/img/22d3b1abcc054e41b349e542b2c9b75a/22d3b1abcc054e41b349e542b2c9b75a.png' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C, front), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, poses for photo with representatives of Palestinian factions in Beijing, China, July 23, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, on…

Egypt demands Israel withdraw from Philadelphi corridor, Rafah border

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-04/Egypt-demands-Israel-withdraw-from-Philadelphi-corridor-Rafah-border-1vNbLCO5JII/img/7dc8d04d1884447c9e0829f452bf8972/7dc8d04d1884447c9e0829f452bf8972.jpeg' alt='Displaced Palestinians leave the southern neighborhoods following Israeli military orders to evacuate parts of the city in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, July 27, 2024. /CFP' Egypt on Saturday demanded Israel withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor and the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing and halt the ongoing Israeli offensive on the besieged…

U.S. says moves in Middle East defensive, aimed at reducing tensions

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-04/news-1vNvD97gffi/img/27170088287d4ea49584eb5f9c5b5a73/27170088287d4ea49584eb5f9c5b5a73.png' alt='Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese village of Taybeh, August 4, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters. /CFP' The United States is telling its citizens to leave Lebanon and is deploying more military might in the Middle East as preventative…

Pictures of the week: Latest on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

In the past week, new developments have occurred on the ground in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli attacks continued in the enclave. The conflict saw escalating tensions along the border region between Israel and Lebanon, as well as the notable death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, further complicating the prospects for peace. This weekly…

Senior CPC official visits South Africa

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-03/Senior-CPC-official-visits-South-Africa-1vLL82JirgQ/img/5d0f67a98ef74f91804ddaf24e9884b8/5d0f67a98ef74f91804ddaf24e9884b8.jpeg' alt='Liu Jianchao (L), head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress and South African president, in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 1, 2024. /International Department of the CPC Central Committee' Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist…

Five-front impact of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination

Editor’s note: Wang Jin is the director for the Center of Israel Studies at Northwest University of China. The article reflects the author’s opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-02/Five-front-impact-of-Hamas-leader-Ismail-Haniyeh-s-assassination-1vJfYEupMYw/img/78c11300510346c497774277cef62b75/78c11300510346c497774277cef62b75.png' alt='A man holds a picture of Hamas's political chief Ismail Haniyeh at a protest to condemn his killing in Tehran, Iran, July…

Venezuela's Supreme Court to open inquiry into presidential election

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-02/Venezuela-s-Supreme-Court-to-open-inquiry-into-presidential-election-1vJp7e4evqE/img/4de396b264db46f59d3d300abdeb6e50/4de396b264db46f59d3d300abdeb6e50.png' alt='Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela, shows the documents of a complaint he filed with the Supreme Court three days after the presidential election, Caracas, Venezuela, July 31, 2024. /CFP' The Venezuelan Supreme Court said on Thursday it will launch an investigation into the results and processes of the presidential election held last week,…

China to improve market access system: top economic planner

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-01/China-to-improve-market-access-system-top-economic-planner-1vIcMyXoFI4/img/2a33ab62afd2453d8121c0ed9ed52999/2a33ab62afd2453d8121c0ed9ed52999.jpeg' alt='A night view of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong Province, June 27, 2024. /CFP' China will promote the introduction of guidelines on improving the market access system and publish a new version of the market access negative list in the future, Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform…

FM Wang Yi stresses importance of people-to-people diplomacy

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Thursday stressed the importance of people-to-people diplomacy, urging the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) to actively engage in comprehensive, multi-level, wide-ranging and multifaceted friendly exchanges with foreign countries. Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and…

Xi Jinping encourages model military company to be more capable

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-31/Xi-Jinping-encourages-model-military-company-to-be-more-capable-1vGHdpmDNQs/img/6d032a1c31eb4100809c279441df9f8f/6d032a1c31eb4100809c279441df9f8f.jpeg' alt='Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from the model military company pictured above. /China Media Group' Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged a model military company to strengthen training in real combat conditions and build itself into a highly capable unit with great courage to fight and firm determination to…

Xi's special envoy to attend inauguration of Mauritania's president

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-31/Xi-s-special-envoy-to-attend-inauguration-of-Mauritania-s-president-1vGvPJB6sjS/img/365630a9254f43bf8c8d9d19c08be229/365630a9254f43bf8c8d9d19c08be229.png' alt='President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani arrives at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 17, 2024. /CFP' Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Guangqian will attend Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani’s inauguration in Nouakchott,…

China urges Japan to speed up chemical weapons disposal

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-30/China-urges-Japan-to-speed-up-chemical-weapons-disposal-1vFahmmPaY8/img/06f38d8616344a3b82fb27d16fa4330e/06f38d8616344a3b82fb27d16fa4330e.png' alt='A file photo of Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, at a regular press briefing in Beijing, China. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' China has emphasized the urgent need for Japan to accelerate the disposal process of Abandoned Chemical Weapons (ACW) by Japan, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry,…

Masoud Pezeshkian sworn in as Iran's new president

Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in as Iran’s new president in capital Tehran on Tuesday, following an election victory against Saeed Jalili, a former chief nuclear negotiator, on July 6.

Chinese Foreign Ministry slams Quad for creating regional tensions

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-29/Chinese-Foreign-Ministry-slams-Quad-for-creating-regional-tensions-1vDrOO3Ouha/img/d242db0ea65a4b5c864665b7056ac1f2/d242db0ea65a4b5c864665b7056ac1f2.png' alt='A file photo of Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, at a regular press briefing in Beijing, China. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed countries of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) for creating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the ministry, said…

Mainland's Red Cross to visit Kinmen regarding Feb. boat incident

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-29/Mainland-s-Red-Cross-to-visit-Kinmen-regarding-Feb-boat-incident-1vDu1W2W1os/img/e3dd542e56df4c6db9126eb5b58c863d/e3dd542e56df4c6db9126eb5b58c863d.png' alt='A file photo of Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. /CFP' A spokesperson for the Chinese mainland said on Monday that a branch of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) in Fujian Province will visit Kinmen to deal with the aftermath of a deadly incident that happened…

Israel promises to hit back after 12 children killed in Golan Heights

Officials are warning that the Middle East could face a “catastrophe beyond belief” if Israel launches a full-scale offensive against Hezbollah. Israel says the Lebanon-based group killed 12 children during a rocket attack in the occupied Golan Heights. The rocket hit a football pitch near Majdal Shams on Saturday evening. The foreign ministry released a…

China willing to deepen high-level cooperation with IOC, says VP

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-28/China-willing-to-deepen-high-level-cooperation-with-IOC-says-VP-1vBSMNr3EK4/img/682a81d87f7241ca8d9befa370aa6481/682a81d87f7241ca8d9befa370aa6481.png' alt='Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (L), who is also Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative, meets with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Paris, France, July 27, 2024. /Xinhua' China is willing to deepen and expand high-level cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as the country will host the Asian…

CCG monitors Philippines' resupply mission in South China Sea

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-27/CCG-monitors-Philippines-resupply-mission-in-South-China-Sea-1vzX6OIWDAY/img/2e79f0617af843b797daf4ea6d598c00/2e79f0617af843b797daf4ea6d598c00.png' alt='The Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /CFP' The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday monitored the entire process of a Philippine resupply mission to its warship previously grounded in Ren’ai Jiao, part of China’s Nansha Qundao in the South China Sea, according to a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. “This morning, based…

China, Indonesia to jointly safeguard regional stability, prosperity

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-27/China-Indonesia-to-jointly-safeguard-regional-stability-prosperity-1vAcngohisU/img/ef1474ce59cb452a9df4109dfa8097fb/ef1474ce59cb452a9df4109dfa8097fb.png' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in Vientiane, Laos, July 26, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' China and Indonesia vowed on Friday to maintain close communication, deepen the building of the…

Xi Jinping's special envoy to attend Iranian president's inauguration

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-26/Xi-Jinping-s-special-envoy-to-attend-Iranian-president-s-inauguration-1vye5M6vwti/img/85737757bdae42059f5472020bb5dc20/85737757bdae42059f5472020bb5dc20.jpeg' alt='Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian attends his campaign rally before a presidential election runoff at a stadium in Tehran, Iran, July 3, 2024. /CFP' Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Peng Qinghua, will attend the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in…

Wang Yi to meet Antony Blinken in Laos: China's Foreign Ministry

China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Laos, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday. The two will “exchange views on issues of common concern,” said Mao at a regular press briefing. The two diplomats are both in Laos for Association of Southeast…

China, ROK hold 10th high-level strategic dialogue between FMs

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-25/China-ROK-hold-10th-high-level-strategic-dialogue-between-FMs-1vwSsDqVqrm/img/31096aec98a24e04be53b1455c9ff693/31096aec98a24e04be53b1455c9ff693.png' alt='File photo of Seoul from Namsan Seoul Tower, Republic of Korea, October 1st, 2019. /CFP' The 10th round of high-level strategic dialogue between foreign ministries of China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held in Seoul on Wednesday. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held the dialogue with ROK Vice Foreign Minister…

Attack in eastern DR Congo kills 20

An attack in eastern DR Congo has killed some 20 people, local sources told AFP Thursday, blaming militants affiliated with the Islamic State group.

China vows to strengthen law-based protection for private enterprises

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-24/China-vows-to-strengthen-law-based-protection-for-private-enterprises-1vvc2Xjgv84/img/82acf4d1df6940e49ff3b57a2f81ac91/82acf4d1df6940e49ff3b57a2f81ac91.jpeg' alt='Henan Jiyuan Iron & Steel Group Co. Ltd workers at a factory in central China's Henan Province, July 2, 2024. /CFP' Chinese courts will work to ensure the law-based protection of the property rights and personality rights of private enterprises and entrepreneurs, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) said Wednesday. The SPC has called…

The historical roots of Palestinian factions and Beijing Declaration

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-24/The-historical-roots-of-Palestinian-factions-and-Beijing-Declaration-1vvbRKJopwc/img/dbc03051217d43278538b5dd3b455cca/dbc03051217d43278538b5dd3b455cca.jpeg' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C) along with representatives of 14 Palestinian factions attend the closing ceremony of the reconciliation talks of Palestinian factions in Beijing, China, July 23, 2024. /CFP' Editor’s note: Yu Guoqing is a professor and research fellow from the Institute of West Asian and African Studies at the Chinese…

Xi extends congratulations to sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-23/Xi-extends-congratulations-to-sixth-China-Russia-Energy-Business-Forum-1vtzPCpdbCU/img/e7bb264c40714e9d995614ba02318818/e7bb264c40714e9d995614ba02318818.jpeg' alt='Technicians conduct daily inspections of equipment and facilities on the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline in Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, China, May 1, 2024. /CFP' Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Tuesday to the sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum.

CF40 highlights strengths in China's economy amid challenges

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-23/CF40-highlights-strengths-in-China-s-economy-amid-challenges-1vtnpLnlkBi/img/19c9c4c985f44ca7958c7f508ec68c0b/19c9c4c985f44ca7958c7f508ec68c0b.jpeg' alt='Zhang Bin, non-resident senior fellow at the China Finance 40 Forum and deputy director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, speaking at a media conference in Beijing, China, July 22, 2024. /CF40' China’s economic trajectory in the second quarter of 2024 reflected improved industrial production…

Are There Specific Guidelines For Calculating Constructive Dismissal?

Calculating Constructive Dismissal When employees are able to successfully prove constructive dismissal, they are entitled to compensation awards that will cover their financial losses from having to quit their job, such as lost wages and expenses. The repercussions of constructive dismissal can also be long-term, such as the stigma that is associated with being laid…

What Constructive Dismissal is All About

About Constructive Dismissal Navigating the labyrinth of labor laws can be daunting, but a crucial safeguard against wrongful termination is to educate yourself on all aspects of your employment. This includes learning what constructive dismissal is all about so that you can recognize it when it occurs. While most jobs in the United States are…

Syrian military says civilians killed in Israeli airstrike on Homs

A number of civilians were killed and wounded after Israel launched an air attack against Syria’s central province of Homs early Wednesday, state media SANA reported, citing the Syrian military. “Our air defense forces responded to the aggression’s missiles and shot down some of them,” the Syrian military was quoted as saying. The Israeli side…

Zelenskyy meets visiting IAEA chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with visiting chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Kyiv and discussed the current security situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear Power Plant, Ukrinform reported Tuesday.

U.S. homeland security chief survives House impeachment vote

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/Impeachment-of-homeland-security-chief-Mayorkas-fails-in-U-S-house-of-representatives-1qZvXqHBBN6/img/2ded48a8ca60480abfd4c6229384cae1/2ded48a8ca60480abfd4c6229384cae1.jpeg' alt='Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, speaks during a news conference at the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S., January 8, 2024. /CFP' U.S. President Joe Biden’s immigration chief escaped impeachment over border crisis by a razor-thin margin of two votes on Tuesday. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas…

UN chief sends Chinese New Year greetings

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday sent a message to the Chinese people and wished them a happy Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10 this year. In a video message, Guterres said the Year of the Dragon symbolizes energy, wisdom, protection and good luck. “We need these qualities to rise to today’s…

Iraq, Türkiye discuss security situation in border areas

Iraqi leaders on Tuesday discussed with visiting Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler the security situation in the border areas where Türkiye launched operations against Iraq-based Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants. A statement by the Iraqi presidency said that Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid held a meeting with Guler and his delegation, in which he stressed…

Hamas says it responds positively to a complete ceasefire in Gaza

The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday it had delivered its response to a proposed ceasefire deal for Gaza that would also involve the release of hostages. In a statement Hamas said it responded “in a positive spirit, ensuring a comprehensive and complete ceasefire, ending the aggression against our people, ensuring relief, shelter, and…

Voting in Azerbaijan's presidential election begins

Voters in Azerbaijan headed to the polls on Wednesday for the country’s presidential election.

China, Switzerland reach broad consensus at foreign ministers' meeting

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/Chinese-FM-meets-Swiss-counterpart-in-Beijing-1qZMgdktbBC/img/21eee58d674543318156c33a9d408a0e/21eee58d674543318156c33a9d408a0e.jpeg' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Beijing, China, February 7, 2024. /CGTN' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with visiting Swiss Federal Councilor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Beijing. The two sides reached a “broad consensus” through the third round…

UK business community says its ready to deepen cooperation with China

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/UK-business-community-says-its-ready-to-deepen-cooperation-with-China-1qZHVNjllHq/img/76bce6a4c80546708fe436c61fba7667/76bce6a4c80546708fe436c61fba7667.png' alt='"Icebreakers" 2024 Chinese New Year celebration is held in London, UK, February 5, 2024. /People's Daily' Business leaders in the United Kingdom said that they stand ready to boost mutually beneficial cooperation with China, a country that has become even more important to a post-Brexit UK. The remarks were made on Monday during…

Explosions heard in Kyiv

Sounds of explosions were heard in Kyiv region, Ukrinform reported Wednesday.

Xi congratulates Bukele on re-election as Salvadoran president

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/Xi-congratulates-Bukele-on-re-election-as-Salvadoran-president-1qZNxk0wUZq/img/354822343ec24eaea2834d8f21680964/354822343ec24eaea2834d8f21680964.png' alt='Nayib Bukele speaks at a press conference during the presidential election in San Salvador, El Salvador, Febuary 4, 2024. /Xinhua' Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Nayib Bukele on his re-election as Salvadoran president. In his congratulatory message sent on Monday, Xi said that in recent years, China-El Salvador relations have developed…

Haley loses Republican Nevada primary to 'none of these candidates'

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley suffered a defeat in Nevada’s primary on Tuesday, finishing behind ballots marked “none of these candidates” by supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Edison Research. Haley, the last remaining rival to Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, was the only major Republican candidate contesting the party’s…

Chinese ambassador to U.S.: 'Peak China' rhetoric has no factual basis

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/Chinese-ambassador-to-U-S-Peak-China-rhetoric-has-no-factual-basis-1qZMSA9xa9y/img/08558f312f89443a96fdc57a61064d87/08558f312f89443a96fdc57a61064d87.png' alt='Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng delivers a speech at a Spring Festival reception in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2024. /Chinese Embassy in the U.S.' Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Monday said the “Peak China” rhetoric, which refers to the narrative that China has reached the…

70 New York public housing employees charged with bribery, extortion

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/70-New-York-public-housing-employees-charged-with-bribery-extortion-1qZMCupuXny/img/c6380ebbf15e40f0a1f82d6f61656fc2/c6380ebbf15e40f0a1f82d6f61656fc2.jpeg' alt='Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during a press conference, Manhattan, New York, February 6, 2024. /CFP' U.S. federal prosecutors charged 70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing agency in North America, on Tuesday with taking bribes…

Xi Jinping sends congratulatory message to Namibia's new president

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Nangolo Mbumba on his assuming office as president of Namibia. In the message, Xi noted that the traditional friendship between China and Namibia is profound, and bilateral cooperation in various sectors has achieved fruitful results, adding that the two nations support each other on…

John Lee: Legislation of Article 23 of HKSAR Basic Law to ensure stable business environment

John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Tuesday that the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of the HKSAR aims to ensure the safety and stability of Hong Kong’s business and investment environment, and continue to make Hong Kong an attractive and competitive international city. During the…

Hopes of a Gaza truce deal as Israel-Hamas conflict enters 5th month

Fighting between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth month on Wednesday amid high hopes for a truce deal that has the potential to end the conflict once and for all. The U.S., Qatar and Egypt have been trying to broker a common ground that both Israel and Hamas can accept as conditions for a ceasefire…

Report reveals Washington's global cyber deterrence strategy, says China

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said a large amount of evidence has shown that the U.S. government is advancing a cyber deterrence strategy across the globe, citing a report released by a Chinese cybersecurity firm. The report, U.S. Cyber Security Threat Capacity Analysis, released by 360 on Wednesday, reveals how the U.S. government launches…

Xi extends condolences over death of former Chilean President Pinera

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to Chilean President Gabriel Boric over the passing of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended deep condolences and expressed sincere sympathies to the Chilean people and Pinera’s family. In his message, Xi pointed out that…

Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to veteran comrades

President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have either visited or entrusted officials of the relevant departments to visit veteran comrades to extend festive greetings ahead of the Spring Festival or the Chinese New Year. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission,…

CMG releases innovative program list for new media platforms in 2024

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-07/CMG-releases-innovative-program-list-for-new-media-platforms-in-2024-1r072LYUURG/img/66bc2c029c9948e1aa6cb285bb3b7058/66bc2c029c9948e1aa6cb285bb3b7058.jpeg' alt='China Media Group holds a release ceremony of the 2024 innovative program list for its new media platforms in Beijing, February 7, 2024. /CMG' A series of innovative programs produced by China Media Group’s (CMG) New Media Center is slated to be released in 2024, CMG announced on Wednesday at a release ceremony…

Biden will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified papers

President Joe Biden will not face charges for knowingly taking classified documents when he left the vice presidency in 2017, according to a prosecutor’s report released Thursday. Special Counsel Robert Hur said he opted against bringing criminal charges following a 15-month investigation because Biden cooperated and would be difficult to convict, describing him as a…

UN concerned by destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-09/UN-concerned-by-destruction-of-civilian-infrastructure-in-Gaza-1r2NMh8VJWE/img/597aa32d58614f948b7f5894b92068bd/597aa32d58614f948b7f5894b92068bd.png' alt='UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk addresses a press conference in Geneva, December 6, 2023. /CFP' The widespread destruction by Israeli forces of civilian infrastructure in Gaza to create a “buffer zone” for general security purposes does not appear consistent with the narrow “military operations” exception set out in international humanitarian…

UN chief calls for efforts to unite for peace in 2024 priorities

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-09/UN-chief-calls-for-efforts-to-unite-for-peace-in-2024-priorities-1r2PvlCT9iU/img/3b169622d584416397fbd2b89b3d7777/3b169622d584416397fbd2b89b3d7777.png' alt='UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the General Assembly to present priorities for 2024 at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., February 7, 2024. /CFP' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for efforts to unite for peace. “It is essential that we work for a just and sustainable peace, but a peace…

Iraq says U.S. strikes pushing government to end coalition's mission

Repeated U.S. strikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq are pushing the Baghdad government to end the mission of the U.S.-led coalition in the country, the prime minister’s military spokesperson said on Thursday. The U.S. military said a strike on Wednesday killed a commander from Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq that the…

PLA to participate in humanitarian assistance exercise in Thailand

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s Southern Theater Command will participate in a multinational exercise in Thailand from February 10 to March 7 in an effort to promote exchanges and cooperation with other parties, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry on Friday. The exercise includes engineering assistance, tabletop exercises of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief…

Trump wins Republican caucus in U.S. state of Nevada

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-09/Trump-wins-Republican-caucus-in-U-S-state-of-Nevada-1r36HZscmOc/img/4ee54152ab65482c969c359859bd9cb8/4ee54152ab65482c969c359859bd9cb8.jpeg' alt='The stage is set before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, the U.S., February 8, 2024. /CFP' Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday won the U.S. state of Nevada caucuses, according to multiple U.S. media projections, marking his fourth win to become the…

Heads of govt, agencies extend greetings for Chinese New Year of Dragon

World leaders, officials and heads of international agencies have been sending letters or messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping, extending New Year greetings to the Chinese people as they celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Noting his belief that relations between Indonesia and China will be stronger, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the two countries…

Hungarian president resigns after child abuser pardon controversy

Hungarian President Katalin Novak announced her resignation on Saturday following outrage sparked in the central European country by a decision to pardon a man implicated in child sexual abuse case. “I am resigning my post,” said the close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, acknowledging that she had made “a mistake”.

Hungarian president resigns following child abuse pardon scandal

Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned from office on Saturday, following a child abuse pardon scandal. “I am addressing you as President for the last time, I resign from the position of President of the Republic,” Novak said on national television channel M1. “I apologize to those I have offended and to all the victims who…

Palestinians brace for Rafah assault, Israel promises evacuation

Israeli air strikes killed 17 people in Rafah on the Gaza border overnight, medics said on Saturday, as over a million Palestinians crammed into the city awaited a full-scale offensive with the rest of the enclave in ruins and nowhere left to run. Four months into the conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said…

Iran says it has exchanged messages with U.S.

Iran and the United States have exchanged messages throughout Israel’s military action against Hamas in Gaza, including about Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday. “During this war and in the recent weeks, there was an exchange of messages between Iran and America,” Hossein Amirabdollahian said through a translator at a…

Chinese consulate in Chicago hosts luncheon to celebrate Year of Dragon

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-11/Chinese-consulate-in-Chicago-hosts-luncheon-to-celebrate-Year-of-Dragon-1r6KA6w4QBq/img/6145efa3f66248cea75fceee72312af8/6145efa3f66248cea75fceee72312af8.png' alt='The Chinese Consulate General in Chicago hosts a luncheon to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Muscatine, Iowa, U.S., February 9, 2024. /Chinese Consulate General in Chicago' The Chinese Consulate General in Chicago on Friday hosted a luncheon in Muscatine in the midwestern state of Iowa in the U.S. to celebrate the Chinese…

U.S. teachers and students thank Xi for Chinese New Year greetings

Teachers and students of Lincoln High School from the U.S. state of Washington expressed thanks to Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan through China Media Group (CMG) on Monday, saying they are looking forward to the upcoming exchange activities in China. Xi and Peng recently replied to a Chinese New Year greeting…

Ukraine crisis: Chinese envoy calls to reflect on Minsk agreement

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-13/Ukraine-crisis-Chinese-envoy-calls-to-reflect-on-Minsk-agreement-1r9EGzjn9u0/img/42ea4a495c694e4abef373079efcb1d8/42ea4a495c694e4abef373079efcb1d8.png' alt='Ukrainian border guards conduct training on patrolling the borderline, searching for and detaining enemy sabotage groups in a forest near the border with Belarus in Chernihiv, Ukraine, February 10, 2024. /CFP' China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, on Monday, called on all parties concerned to reflect on the current situation…

Trump defiant after backlash over NATO remarks

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-13/Trump-defiant-after-backlash-over-NATO-remarks-1r9W5nLzgDm/img/d03a408a4a454cb6b3cc80e04b2c9492/d03a408a4a454cb6b3cc80e04b2c9492.jpeg' alt='Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, U.S., February 10, 2024. /CFP' Former U.S. President Donald Trump defended his North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) record on Monday, saying he had made it “strong” after sparking a firestorm of criticism over comments downplaying his…

Sri Lanka's presidential election to be held within mandated period

Sri Lanka’s presidential election will be held within the mandated period and according to the current timeline, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement on Tuesday. The PMD added that the country’s parliamentary election will be held in 2025 and that necessary funding will be allocated in the 2025 budget. The election commission…

Standard Chartered CEO optimistic about China's economy

“I think China is going through a major transition from old economy to new economy,” CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Bill Winters said on Monday. “If you visit the new economy, which many of you have – I have – it’s booming, absolutely booming well into double-digit growth rates and in everything EV-related, the whole…

U.S. Senate passes $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine, Israel

The Democrat-led U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion bill containing aid for Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday and sent the measure on to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the U.S. Senate vote to support a bill envisaging $61 billion in aid for Ukraine. “American assistance brings just peace in Ukraine…

Russia hopes Armenia, Azerbaijan continue peace talks: Kremlin

Russia hopes that Armenia and Azerbaijan will continue their peace negotiations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday, after reports of military flare-ups near the border of the two countries. Earlier on Tuesday, the Armenian Defense Ministry said that four Armenian soldiers had been killed on the southern border by gunfire from Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s authorities called…

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin admitted to critical care, hospital says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was admitted to a critical care unit in Washington on Sunday for treatment of “symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue”, officials of Walter Reed Military Medical Center said. Austin, 70, later transferred the duties of his office to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, Pentagon Press Secretary Major General…

Yemen's Houthis claim fresh missile attacks on Israel-bound U.S. ship

Yemen’s Houthi group said they launched missile attacks on a U.S. commercial ship in the southern Red Sea on Monday, saying the hit was accurate. “Our naval forces targeted the American ship, Star Iris, in the Red Sea with a number of suitable naval missiles, and the hit was accurate,” Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military…

UN chief calls for gender equality in science on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday emphasized the importance of gender equality in science in his message for International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which falls on February 11. Guterres highlighted the critical role of women and girls in scientific fields, stating that “gender equality in science is vital for building a better…

Foreign leaders extend best wishes for Chinese Lunar New Year

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-11/Foreign-leaders-extend-best-wishes-for-Chinese-Lunar-New-Year-1r6IKbK3XK8/img/760e892a926b458abfa800e8abef9dc4/760e892a926b458abfa800e8abef9dc4.jpeg' alt='Tourists have fun at a historical and cultural street in Anshun City in southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 10, 2024. /Xinhua' Foreign leaders have sent their best wishes to the Chinese people and overseas Chinese around the world who celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. China on…

Gun makers to ask U.S. Supreme Court to bar Mexico's lawsuit

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-10/Gun-makers-to-ask-U-S-Supreme-Court-to-bar-Mexico-s-lawsuit-1r5iFIh7EME/img/5ebda76b46aa422d97497da50c77a1d9/5ebda76b46aa422d97497da50c77a1d9.png' alt='Picture of guns on a wall at a gun shop in Capitol Heights, Maryland, U.S., March 14, 2023. /CFP' U.S. gun manufacturers plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their bid to escape Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold them responsible for facilitating the trafficking of weapons to drug cartels…

Chinese New Year Eve sees over 190 million passenger trips across China

Some 195.24 million passenger trips were handled by China’s transportation sectors on Friday, the Chinese Lunar New Year Eve, up 26.7 percent from the same day last year, official statistics showed. Of the total, highway traffic amounted to 184.62 million passenger trips, up 24.2 percent year on year, according to a special work team established…

Premier stresses smooth transportation, safety during Spring Festival

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-09/Premier-stresses-smooth-transportation-safety-during-Spring-Festival-1r3wqkVLAys/img/fde0627e41c94567aed599cd2a680a97/fde0627e41c94567aed599cd2a680a97.jpeg' alt='Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspects the Ministry of Emergency Management in Beijing, China, February 9, 2024. /Xinhua' Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday emphasized that appropriate measures are in place to ensure the sound operations of the country’s transportation network and key sectors during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. Li, also a member…

HKSAR chief executive delivers Chinese New Year message

John Lee, the chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered a Chinese New Year message on Friday, wishing the people of Hong Kong a full house of happiness and harmony in the Year of the Dragon. “The dragon is an auspicious symbol signifying nobility and good luck. As we welcome the Year…

Xi Jinping, Putin exchange Chinese New Year greetings by phone

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of the Chinese New Year. It has become a fine tradition for him and Putin to exchange greetings by the turn of the year, review the achievements of the development of bilateral relations, and jointly look forward to…

Xi congratulates Aliyev on re-election as president of Azerbaijan

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended congratulations to Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as president of Azerbaijan. President Xi pointed out that China-Azerbaijan relations have, in recent years, shown a momentum of sound and steady development, adding that the two sides have established a high level of political mutual trust, solidly promoted Belt and…

CGTN poll: Nearly 90% believe 'U.S. against U.S.' may become the norm

Immigrants suffer as partisanship intensifies! The fierce conflict between the Texas state government and the federal government over the issue of immigration continues, with some even referring to it as a “national divorce.” A global online poll conducted by CGTN showed that 86.5 percent of global respondents believe that the confrontation between the two sides…

Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC members

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Wednesday extended festive greetings to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, personages without party affiliation and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year. Xi, also…

Wang Yi calls for healthy development of China-South Korea ties

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, held a phone conversation with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on Tuesday. China has always regarded South Korea as an important partner, Wang said, expressing hope that South Korea will promote the return of…

China slams blatant collusion of U.S. officials with anti-China rioters

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday said China deplores and firmly opposes the blatant action of U.S. senior officials involving themselves with anti-China rioters who have fled Hong Kong. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks in response to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink’s recent meeting…

Li Qiang urges redoubled efforts to combat corruption in government

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday urged for the resolute implementation of the Communist Party of China’s strategic policy of full and rigorous self-governance, and called for greater advancements in improving Party conduct, upholding integrity and combating corruption within the government. Li made the remarks at a State Council meeting on clean governance. (Cover: Chinese…

China drives away Philippine coast guard vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard said on Monday that it drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island in accordance with Chinese law.

How Do Wrongful Dismissal Toronto Charge For Your Legal Services?

Wrongful Dismissal Toronto Charge For Your Legal Services A wrongful dismissal toronto can be a confusing process. There are many steps that can be taken and a lot of information that must be reviewed before making any decisions. Ultimately, it comes down to finding the right lawyer to help you with your case. In order…

Chinese premier holds symposium with foreign experts in China

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday afternoon held a symposium in Beijing with representatives of foreign experts who have won the Friendship Award for 2023 and those who are working in China before the Spring Festival, the Chinese Lunar New Year. Li extended New Year greetings and sincere wishes to foreign experts and their relatives,…

World Defense Show kicks off in 2nd edition in Saudi Arabia

The second edition of the World Defense Show kicked off on Sunday in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, focusing on cutting-edge technology in the field of defense and security. At the invitation of the organizer, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force’s August 1st aerobatics team is participating in the five-day show, and…

Spring Festival activities held for Taiwan compatriots on mainland

A Spring Festival celebration event for Taiwan compatriots was held Friday in Beijing by the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, gathering 40 Taiwan representatives from sectors such as the economy, education, art and health. Relevant officials and the representatives engaged in discussions to exchange ideas and watched performances…

Pictures of the week: Latest on Palestine-Israel conflict

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-03/Pictures-of-the-week-Latest-on-Palestine-Israel-conflict-1qTOSDeu1mo/img/f628b666e5224642bf9761d552fc131a/f628b666e5224642bf9761d552fc131a.jpeg' alt='Supporters of the Houthi group take part in a demonstration against the U.S. and Israel and express solidarity with the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip in Sanaa, Yemen, February 2, 2024. /CFP'<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-03/Pictures-of-the-week-Latest-on-Palestine-Israel-conflict-1qTOSDeu1mo/img/0f799ad015014e00876cb500c9955da2/0f799ad015014e00876cb500c9955da2.jpeg' alt='A woman reacts as she salvages belongings from the rubble of a destroyed house following Israeli bombardment in Rafah in…

Spending time with the people: Xi Jinping's Chinese New Year tradition

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-02/Spending-time-with-the-people-Xi-Jinping-s-Chinese-New-Year-tradition-1qS8w1LAwQU/img/16c0f228b9064742985b8db0577f8815/16c0f228b9064742985b8db0577f8815.png' alt='Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits Tianjin Municipality, north China, February 1, 2024. /Xinhua' In a village greenhouse in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, vegetables and fruits are waiting to be picked and transported. Some have been…

Han Kuo-yu elected as head of Taiwan's legislative body

Han Kuo-yu of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party was elected as the new head of Taiwan’s legislative body on Thursday. Chiang Chi-chen was elected as the deputy head of the legislative body. The Chinese KMT won 52 seats in the election of the island’s 113-seat legislature on January 13. The Democratic Progressive Party received 51…

Hungary parliament to meet on Monday, Sweden's NATO bid on agenda

At the request of opposition parties, Hungary’s parliament will meet on Monday, and the ratification of Sweden’s NATO is expected to be on the agenda, a document on the parliament’s website showed on Thursday. However, it’s unclear whether the ruling Fidesz party’s lawmakers, who have a large majority, will attend the meeting. Hungary is the…

China urges U.S. to stop suppressing, restricting Chinese students

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged the United States to stop using so-called national security as an excuse to suppress and restrict Chinese students and effectively protect the security, legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students and scholars in the U.S. According to reports, Chinese students were interrogated when entering the U.S. through Washington…

Yemen's Houthis threaten more attacks on U.S., British warships

Yemen’s Houthi group said on Wednesday it would keep up attacks on U.S. and British warships in the Red Sea in what it called acts of self-defense, stoking fears of long-term disruptions to world trade. In a statement, the group’s military spokesperson said all American and British warships participating in “aggression” against its country were…

Xi Jinping receives credentials of new ambassadors to China

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Xi-Jinping-receives-credentials-of-new-ambassadors-to-China-1qN1ToMsAcE/img/d4779623ccf24fd481ba4631d50bbb0d/d4779623ccf24fd481ba4631d50bbb0d.png' alt='Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after receiving the credentials of 42 ambassadors to China in Beijing, China, January 30, 2024. /Xinhua' Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday afternoon received the credentials of 42 ambassadors to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. After the ceremony, Xi delivered a…

Wang Yi: China ready to accelerate global development process

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Wang-Yi-China-ready-to-accelerate-global-development-process-1qNejY1d9gk/img/a19bfeb9e83449bca8ad4a557fa7c9c7/a19bfeb9e83449bca8ad4a557fa7c9c7.jpeg' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in Beijing, China, January 30, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' China will work with other countries to reactivate and accelerate the global development process, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday…

Chinese Embassy cautions students after 'interrogating, harassing' treatment at Washington airport

China has lodged solemn representations over to the United States for allegedly blocking Chinese students at the border, and issued a caution over travelling through Dulles International Airport, which is near the U.S. capital, the Chinese Embassy in the United States said in a statement on Monday. The embassy accused U.S. authorities of “unwarrantedly” interrogating,…

U.S. Secretary of State meets Qatari PM in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

China, Thailand pledge to deepen pragmatic cooperation

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/China-Thailand-pledge-to-deepen-pragmatic-cooperation-1qJPyFFFAlO/img/1240dbda9b3d4139a42babc03190aa9b/1240dbda9b3d4139a42babc03190aa9b.jpeg' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes his Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara in Bangkok, Thailand, January 28, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' China and Thailand on Sunday pledged to deepen pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in multiple sectors. Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Thai deputy prime minister and minister of…

Iran says Gaza conflict reveals U.S.'s 'hypocritical' nature

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Iran-says-Gaza-conflict-reveals-U-S-s-hypocritical-nature-1qJUBHIZBQs/img/d90265a263554282996170b1457d03c4/d90265a263554282996170b1457d03c4.jpeg' alt='Palestinians collect their belongings from their damaged house after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, January 27, 2024. /CFP' Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Sunday what has taken place in the Gaza Strip has revealed the “hypocritical nature of so-called human rights advocates, including the U.S. government.” He…

'China is not a threat': Scholar debunks U.S. narrative

Percy Allan, visiting professor at the Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney, said the “China threat” narrative was constructed by Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. in an attempt to create a “rally ’round the flag” effect designed to internally unite a deeply divided America. In a series of articles published…

Australian PM condemns neo-Nazi activity in Sydney on Australia Day

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-27/Australian-PM-condemns-neo-Nazi-activity-in-Sydney-on-Australia-Day-1qIanAtXXEI/img/6f8a0182a5ea4ed8aa741d32e4a96339/6f8a0182a5ea4ed8aa741d32e4a96339.jpeg' alt='Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, January 25, 2024. /CFP' Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned on Saturday the activity of a group of heavily disguised people who boarded a train in Sydney on Australia Day, saying that he doesn’t want to see people in…

Tuvalu's parliament election concludes

The parliament election concluded in the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu on Friday, according to a local election official. Two people, including current Finance Minister Seve Paeniu, were successfully elected.

China strongly opposes U.S. remarks on 'China's outer-space threat'

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-26/China-strongly-opposes-U-S-remarks-on-China-s-outer-space-threat–1qGApS15Jss/img/a345ba467a9b4f00bf13348292080237/a345ba467a9b4f00bf13348292080237.png' alt='Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin speaks at a regular press conference in Beijing, China, January 26, 2024. /CFP' The United States has long been repeatedly hyping up China as a “threat in outer space” to smear and attack China, which is only an excuse for the U.S. to expand its forces in…

New clashes kill 30 people in north-central Nigeria

At least 30 people have been killed in renewed violence in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau State, where clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities have recently erupted, AFP reported on Thursday citing a community organisation and an aid group source.

Premier Li chairs symposium to hear opinions on draft govt work report

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Wednesday chaired a symposium to hear opinions and suggestions from leaders of non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), as well as representatives of persons…

Wang Yi says China and Nauru open a new chapter in relations

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-24/Wang-Yi-says-China-and-Nauru-open-a-new-chapter-in-relations-1qD67SsAOYg/img/4c1612d20a0547538b0f6a540c38781b/4c1612d20a0547538b0f6a540c38781b.png' alt='Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea in Beijing, capital of China, January 24, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry' China and Nauru on Wednesday opened a new chapter in…

Graphics: China-France economic and trade cooperation full of opportunities

Sixty years ago, China and France established diplomatic relations, making France the first major Western power to establish diplomatic relations with China. Over the past 60 years, China-France economic and trade cooperation has expanded, with bilateral trade volume and mutual direct investment growing steadily. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-24/Graphics-China-France-economic-and-trade-cooperation-full-of-opportunities-1qDiYLXFG7u/img/4e3b795f9ad34ac183ba6bc478b7a4f0/4e3b795f9ad34ac183ba6bc478b7a4f0.jpeg' alt='' France has become China’s third-largest trading partner in…

Graphics: China's legal framework and measures for counterterrorism

China has drawn on useful experience from the international community and accelerated its efforts to build a domestic counterterrorism legal framework since the 1990s, according to a white paper titled “China’s Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism,” which was released on Tuesday. The country has amended and improved the criminal laws since 1997 to include…

Chinese premier solicits opinions on draft government work report

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-23/Chinese-premier-solicits-opinions-on-draft-government-work-report-1qBBvNGgq1q/img/2c41ff444707422f8d802355676153bf/2c41ff444707422f8d802355676153bf.png' alt='Chinese Premier Li Qiang chairs a seminar soliciting opinions on a draft government work report from experts, businesspeople and representatives in Beijing, China, January 23, 2024. /Xinhua' Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday chaired a seminar soliciting opinions on a draft government work report from experts in various fields, businesspeople and representatives from…

China to promulgate revised regulations on military legislation

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Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion

The inauguration speech of Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai was halted on Monday as the newly sworn-in leader suffered heat exhaustion at the ceremony held in the national capital of Monrovia, local media reported.

Beijing Municipality targets GDP growth of around 5 percent for 2024

The Beijing Municipality is targeting year-on-year growth of approximately 5 percent in terms of its regional gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024, the city’s mayor, Yin Yong, said while delivering a government work report at the annual session of Beijing’s legislative meeting on Sunday. The Chinese capital also aims to keep its surveyed urban unemployment…

Trump, Haley duke it out in New Hampshire before critical primary vote

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-21/Trump-Haley-duke-it-out-in-New-Hampshire-before-critical-primary-vote-1qyaPiC3a0g/img/449a0a0ac96b418ba6677694ea7736f1/449a0a0ac96b418ba6677694ea7736f1.png' alt='Republican presidential hopeful and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a get-out-the-vote rally in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 20, 2024. /CFP' Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump will make their closing arguments in New Hampshire on Sunday in a final stretch of campaigning for the Republican…

Rockets fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base housing U.S. forces

An attack with multiple rockets targeted Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base housing U.S. forces on Saturday, local media reported.

EU's Borrell says Israel financed creation of Gaza rulers Hamas

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday that Israel had financed the creation of Palestinian militant group Hamas. “Yes, Hamas was financed by the government of Israel in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority led by Fatah,” Borrell said in a speech in the University of Valladolid in Spain without elaborating. Borrell…

Over 100 countries, intl organizations commit to one-China principle

Over 100 countries and international organizations have openly reiterated their commitment to the one-China principle, said a Chinese official on Friday. “Countries and organizations, including Malaysia, Yemen, Algeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Zambia, Ghana, Benin, Mauritania, Togo, Seychelles, Gabon, Malawi, Cabo Verde, Georgia, Croatia, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Samoa,…

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects U.S. push for future Palestinian state

<img src='https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-19/Benjamin-Netanyahu-rejects-U-S-push-for-future-Palestinian-state-1quDA46ACuA/img/83aac85b063b4fd09c4558ae6981751a/83aac85b063b4fd09c4558ae6981751a.jpeg' alt='Israel President Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the idea of a future Palestinian state, despite U.S. President Joe Biden insisting this week that a state is the only realistic road to peace./Reuters/Ronen Zvulun.' Israel bombarded southern Gaza on Friday after it publicly sparred with its main ally the U.S. over the possibility of a Palestinian…

Encounters with Xi Jinping: He Always Puts People’s Interests First

In January 2017, in a speech at the UN High-level Meeting on “Discussing and Building a Community of Shared Future for Humanity”, President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of addressing the root cause of the refugee crisis facing the world. For Abdilahi Ismail Abdilahi, a lecturer at Beijing Foreign Studies University who has experienced firsthand…

China plans to further boost consumption for economic recovery

China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said on Thursday that it will take solid steps to bolster domestic demand and expand effective investment, as part of efforts to consolidate the improving trend of economic recovery in 2024. Yuan Da, from the NDRC, said that the country will give more prominence…

Arab League to hold emergency meeting over Iran attack on Iraq's Erbil

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-17/Arab-League-to-hold-emergency-session-over-Iran-s-attack-on-Erbil-1qrvgLdwOjK/img/c0912a232d4443c49780cedc62cc9ef7/c0912a232d4443c49780cedc62cc9ef7.jpeg' alt='A view of a damaged building following missile attacks, in Erbil, Iraq, January 16, 2024. /Reuters' The Arab League will hold an emergency meeting over Iran’s attack on Iraq’s Erbil, the Iraqi state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the foreign ministry. The agency did not mention the date of the session. Iran,…

China to grant Ireland unilateral visa-free treatment

China will apply a unilateral visa-free policy to Ireland to facilitate personnel exchanges between the two countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday when meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at Farmleigh House, the official Irish state guest house. Li is paying an official visit to Ireland from Tuesday to Wednesday. China and…

Xi stresses boosting high-quality development of China's financial sector

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed staying committed to the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics and boosting high-quality development of the financial sector. President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when addressing the opening of…

Chinese economy rebounded in 2023 with 5.2% estimated growth: Premier

The Chinese economy had rebounded and moved upward with an estimated growth of around 5.2 percent in 2023, above the official target of around 5 percent, Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday as he vowed to further expand the country’s opening up. No matter how the global environment evolves, China will always adhere to the…

Raisi meets Indian foreign minister in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday met with visiting Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Tehran.

Explosion heard near Yemen's Hodeidah airport

Explosion heard near Yemen’s Hodeidah airport

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe abdicates – CGTN

Europe 21:06, 14-Jan-2024 CGTN &nbsp, Updated 22:39, 14-Jan-2024

SCO chief comments on Taiwan regional election results

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will continue to firmly support the Chinese government’s stance on the Taiwan question, adhere to the one-China principle, and oppose “Taiwan independence” separatism in any form, Secretary-General of the SCO Zhang Ming said on Sunday. Zhang made the remarks in response to a query by Xinhua News Agency on commenting…

Biden calls U.S. defense secretary’s secrecy a lapse in judgment

U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday that it was a lapse in judgment for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin not to tell him about his hospitalization last week, but he still has confidence in his Pentagon chief. Speaking to reporters as he toured local businesses outside Allentown, Pennsylvania, Biden said “yes” when asked if it was…

Chinese envoy warns against forced displacement of Palestinians

A Chinese envoy on Friday warned of the consequences of forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza and stressed the importance of an immediate cease-fire. Nearly 100 days into the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, more than 23,000 people in Gaza and over 200 United Nations (UN) personnel and journalists have lost their lives, and 90 percent of the…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Belgian PM Alexander De Croo

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Belgium to provide an open, fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises as he met Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium Alexander De Croo in Beijing on Friday. Premier Li pointed out that in the past decade, bilateral ties have been moving forward steadily and cooperation…

Wang Yi: Overstretching ‘de-risking’ will only lead to greater risks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib in Beijing, China, January 12, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib in Beijing, China, January 12, 2024. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi…

Premier Li calls for expanding cooperation with Maldives

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing, calling for continuing to expand the breadth and depth of practical cooperation between the two countries. Li said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China and the Maldives have always respected and…

Development of a Beautiful China to be promoted comprehensively

The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued guidelines to comprehensively promote the development of a Beautiful China. This development must be given prominence in the construction of a strong country and in the process of achieving national rejuvenation, according to the guidelines. By 2027, China will have seen a…

Japan begins U.S. base relocation in Okinawa despite local opposition

Photo shows work to reinforce soft ground being carried out by the central Japanese government in the sea off the Henoko coastal area in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, January 10, 2024. /CFP Photo shows work to reinforce soft ground being carried out by the central Japanese government in the sea off the Henoko coastal area…

CCDI plenary session adopts communique

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) in Beijing, capital of China, January 8, 2024. /Xinhua General Secretary of the Communist Party of China…

Hezbollah drones hit Israeli army base in response to assassination

Smoke rises from the Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp as the Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City, Gaza, January 9, 2024. /CFP Smoke rises from the Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp as the Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City, Gaza, January 9, 2024. /CFP Hezbollah launched combat drones toward a military base in northern Israel on Tuesday, saying the…

CMC honors outstanding military units, individuals

The Central Military Commission (CMC) has honored nine military units and 20 individuals for outstanding performance in military training, according to an official circular. The CMC circular called on the armed forces to follow the example set by these units and individuals, place military training in a strategic position in their work and consider it…

Kim inspects factory producing strategic missile launching vehicles

The top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) inspected a major factory that produces strategic missile launching vehicles, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, inspected the factory’s production…

Wang Yi: China-U.S. cooperation imperative for each other and the world

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday said China-U.S. cooperation is no longer optional but rather imperative for each other and the world at large. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks in Beijing during a reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of…

Liberia-flagged vessel reportedly boarded by armed individuals off Somalia

British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier had reportedly been boarded by armed individuals 458 meters southeast of Eyl, Somalia. The vessel was destined for Khalifa bin Salman in Bahrain, according to Ambrey’s statement. Source(s): Reuters

PLA conducts routine patrols in the South China Sea

The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army organized a routine patrol of naval and air forces in the South China Sea on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a statement. The troops of the theater command maintained a high state of alert at all times, resolutely safeguarding national sovereign security, and maritime rights…

Court rules Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance

An operating room sits empty at Alamo Women’s Reproductive Services in New Mexico and Illinois, in San Antonio, Texas, August 16, 2022. /Reuters An operating room sits empty at Alamo Women’s Reproductive Services in New Mexico and Illinois, in San Antonio, Texas, August 16, 2022. /Reuters The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday…

Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year address highlights global vision and peace

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year address via China Media Group and the internet to ring in 2024 in Beijing, China, December 31, 2023. /Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year address via China Media Group and the internet to ring in 2024 in Beijing, China, December 31, 2023. /Xinhua Chinese…

Türkiye detains 33 people suspected of spying for Israel

Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and of targeting foreign nationals living in Turkey, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday. The arrests followed an investigation launched by the Istanbul prosecutor office’s terrorism and organized crimes investigation bureau, Yerlikaya said. He said on social media platform X…

Mainland: Tsai’s ‘Taiwan independence’ stance hurts regional stability

A mainland official on Monday called the “Taiwan independence” path the region is going now under the leadership of Tsai Ing-wen, and the party she belongs to, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is the biggest source of threat that endangers regional stability. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the…

HKSAR, Macao SAR chief executives extend New Year greetings

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee and Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng have extended New Year greetings to the residents of the respective SARs, expecting a better year ahead and a shared pursuit of new development. Lee said in his New Year…

Full text of President Xi Jinping’s 2024 New Year message

On New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2024 New Year message via China Media Group and the internet. The following is the full text of the message: Greetings to you all! As energy rises after the Winter Solstice, we are about to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the…

Embracing 2024, how will China deliver a better life for the people?

China’s ultimate goal is to deliver a better life for the people, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during his New Year address on Sunday in Beijing to ring in 2024. “Our children should be well taken care of and receive good education. Our young people should have the opportunities to pursue their careers and succeed.…

Widespread power outage in Sudan capital as fighting continues

Widespread power outage hit Sudan’s capital on Saturday morning as fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues, damaging a power station in northern Khartoum, local media reported. Djibouti, the current chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), said on Saturday that it will host a meeting…

Turkish police detain 189 ISIS suspects across country

Turkish security forces detained 189 suspected members of the ISIS in an operation codenamed “Heroes-38” across 37 provinces in the country, a cabinet minister said on Saturday. The operation was carried out “simultaneously” in all the provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

CMG: Top 10 news stories on cross-Taiwan Straits ties in 2023

China Media Group released its picks for the top 10 cross-Taiwan Straits-related news of 2023 on Friday. Here are the selected stories. 1. Forums on cross-Straits development held Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, sent congratulatory letters to the 15th Straits Forum, the sixth cross-Straits…

Iran will always abide by peaceful nuclear program: spokesperson

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday rejected criticism by France, Germany, Britain and the United States of its increase in uranium enrichment, saying this was part of its peaceful nuclear program. “Enrichment at 60% level in Iran’s enrichment centers has always been and will continue to be in accordance with the peaceful needs of the country…

Japan’s prosecutors arrest former senior vice justice minister

Former Japanese senior vice justice minister Mito Kakizawa was arrested on Thursday over alleged vote-buying in a Tokyo ward mayoral election, prosecutors said. The 52-year-old lawmaker, who belonged to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is suspected of having used around 2.6 million yen ($18,000) to help Yayoi Kimura win the April mayoral election of…

Reuters report on Taiwan rock band is fake news, says Chinese mainland

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday refuted a recent report by Reuters claiming that the mainland’s authorities have “pressured” a rock band from Taiwan called Mayday to make favorable comments, stressing that it is ungrounded fake news. The report, quoting a document from relevant agencies in Taiwan, revealed that the island’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

Turkish FM, U.S. secretary of state hold phone conversation

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, Türkiye’s news outlet Anadolu Agency reported. Fidan told Blinken that Türkiye expects the U.S. to fulfill its commitments regarding the sale of F-16 fighter jets, the report said. They also discussed the latest situation in Gaza, and…

U.S. extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories until May 31

The office of U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Tuesday announced a further extension of China “Section 301” tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese imports and 77 COVID-19-related categories till May 31, 2024. The import tariff exclusions include industrial components such as pumps and electric motors, some car parts and chemicals, bicycles and vacuum cleaners. The…

Explosion near Israeli embassy in New Delhi, no casualties reported

Israel said an explosion occurred near the Israeli embassy in India’s New Delhi on Tuesday, and all staff were unharmed. Details of the blast remain unclear, and Israel’s foreign ministry said authorities from both countries are working in tandem to investigate.

8 police injured, 38 detained in Serbia protest over election　

Eight policemen were injured and 38 people detained during and after an opposition protest over election results, Serbia’s police said on Monday. Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections a week ago. The populist ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won 46.72% of the votes…

China continues to make efforts for peace in Middle East: spokesperson

China will continue to work with all parties to enhance coordination and galvanize more responsible and meaningful action in the UN Security Council for an early cessation of hostilities in Gaza, the implementation of the two-state solution and peace and stability in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. She…

2023 edition of ‘Xi Jinping on the Belt and Road Initiative’ published

Politics 22:12, 24-Dec-2023 CGTN &nbsp, Updated 22:49, 24-Dec-2023

DR Congo awaits first preliminary results amid tensions

Congolese police officers block a door after voters forced their way into a voting station in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, December 20, 2023. /CFP Congolese police officers block a door after voters forced their way into a voting station in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, December 20, 2023. /CFP Vote counting continues…

Ukraine announces new sanctions against Russia

Ukraine announced sanctions on 51 Russian individuals and 134 entities, state agency Ukrinform reported Saturday.

Ukraine says Polish truckers unblocked key border crossing

Protesting Polish truckers have unblocked the key border crossing of Shehyni-Medyka between Poland and Ukraine, Kyiv’s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Saturday. “An important improvement in the situation on the western border,” Svyrydenko said. Source(s): Reuters

China voices opposition to Israeli settlement expansion

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday voiced China’s firm opposition to the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. When asked to comment on media reports that the Israeli authorities recently confiscated occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in East Jerusalem, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stressed that China opposed the unilateral alteration of the…

China-U.S. counternarcotics authorities resume regular communication

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced that the counternarcotics authorities of China and the U.S. are resuming regular communication. Speaking at a regular press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin pointed out that carrying out counternarcotics cooperation is one of the important common understandings reached between the two presidents during their meeting in San…

A 4-Minute Introduction to the First Carbon Neutral Asian Games

04:45 The Hangzhou Asian Games, held in late September and early October, set out to be the first carbon neutral event of their kind. This was a particular challenge, given that these were the largest-ever Asian Games, with the most events. To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality, a major focus was addressing energy emissions.…

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday denounced Lai Ching-te, a politician with Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), for his “Taiwan independence” remarks. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that Lai’s provocative remarks will only bring great harm to peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. Zhu made the…

International Migrants Day overshadowed by Mediterranean shipwrecks

Syrian survivor Mohammad, 18, was rescued with other refugees and migrants at open sea off Greece after their boat capsized in June. But thousands of migrants haven’t been as lucky./Reuters/Stelios Misinas. Syrian survivor Mohammad, 18, was rescued with other refugees and migrants at open sea off Greece after their boat capsized in June. But thousands…

U.S. and Venezuela reportedly conduct prisoner swap

The U.S. has released an ally of Venezuela’s president in a swap for jailed Americans, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Venezuela will release 36 people, including 12 Americans, in exchange for the U.S. release of an ally of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, Reuters news agency reported, citing a source.

China, Russia pledge to expand bilateral trade

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday agreed to expand bilateral trade while co-hosting the 28th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government in Beijing. Li said China is willing to work with Russia to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two…

China, New Zealand pledge continuous development of bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and the two sides pledged to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations. Although the international situation is undergoing complex and profound changes, the importance of China-New Zealand relations remains unchanged, Wang said,…

Polish truckers resume blockade of key Ukraine checkpoint

Polish hauliers on Monday resumed their blockade of the largest freight border crossing with Ukraine following a court order that allowed the truckers to go back to the Dorohusk checkpoint.

Key events of China’s reform and opening up in past 45 years

China’s reform and opening up that started 45 years ago was the start of the country’s endeavor to achieve its own development as well as closer ties with the rest of the world. Here are some of the key events in the past 45 years. In 1978, one of China’s most significant basic policies, reform…

DPRK fires ballistic missile eastward

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired a short-range ballistic missile into its eastern waters, the South Korean military said on Sunday. About 20 minutes after initially reporting the launch, the Japan Coast Guard said the missile had already fallen. It appeared to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), broadcaster NHK reported.…

Xi’s special envoy to attend condolence event for Kuwait’s late emir

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee Shohrat Zakir will attend condolence activities for Kuwait’s late emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Sunday. (Cover: Kuwait’s national flags are lowered to half-mast as a…

Pictures of the week: Latest on Palestine-Israel conflict

Protesters march outside Israel Defense Forces headquarters in the Kirya area of Tel Aviv, Israel, December 15, 2023. /CFP Protesters march outside Israel Defense Forces headquarters in the Kirya area of Tel Aviv, Israel, December 15, 2023. /CFP Relatives and supporters of hostages held by Palestinian militants demonstrate outside the Israeli Ministry of Defense in…

Ex-South African President Zuma says will not vote ANC in 2024 polls

Former South African President Jacob Zuma announced on Saturday that he will not campaign for the ruling African National Congress in national elections in 2024. The former leader, who was forced out of office over corruption allegations, said he would vote for the Umkhonto We Sizwe MK party, which was registered with the Electoral Commission…

Xi calls on Guangxi to advance innovation, opening up

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to free its mind, make innovation, promote the marine economy, and further opening up and development during an inspection tour to the southern Chinese region. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission,…

ECOWAS court orders reinstatement of Niger President

A West African court on Friday ruled that the ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and his family were arbitrarily detained and called for his reinstatement, Reuters reported. After being overthrown on July 26 in a military coup, Bazoum and his family have been detained. The coup was widely condemned and resulted in sanctions imposed by…

Xi delivers important speech at Central Economic Work Conference

The Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 11 to 12. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the…

Xi inspects Nanning in S China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

President Xi Jinping inspects Nanning City, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, December 14, 2023. /Xinhua President Xi Jinping inspects Nanning City, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, December 14, 2023. /Xinhua President Xi Jinping on Thursday morning inspected Nanning City, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. During his…

Mainland: Adhering to 1992 Consensus brings broad prospects for cross-Straits relations

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday stressed the significance of upholding the 1992 Consensus, speaking ahead of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of comprehensive and direct two-way mail, transport and trade links across the Taiwan Straits, which falls on December 15. “In the past 15 years, the ‘three links’ between the two sides have…

China rejects UK foreign secretary’s HKSAR remarks as ‘hypocritical’

China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday rebuked Britain’s top diplomat David Cameron for making “hypocritical” remarks about the Hong Kong national security law that it said exposed the UK’s recourse to “double standards.” The repudiation came after Cameron’s recent meeting with the son of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, an instigator of Hong Kong riots, following which the…

China, Vietnam agree to build a community with a shared future

02:32 China and Vietnam on Tuesday agreed to build a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. The two sides have announced the new positioning of relations between the two parties and countries and agreed to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance on the basis of deepening…

Xi Jinping, Nguyen Phu Trong hold tea chat in Hanoi

U.S. urged to stop smear China, lift unilateral sanctions

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned America’s so-called human rights report related to Xinjiang and urged the U.S. to stop smearing China and cancel the illegal unilateral sanctions on Chinese personnel and companies. On December 8, the U.S. Department of State issued a human rights report related to Xinjiang, saying that the Chinese authorities…