“China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said following the continued escalation between the two countries. “We strongly urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, exercise calm and restraint, return to the track […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese economic tsar He Lifeng in Switzerland for talks aimed at containing a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. It could be the first step toward resolving a damaging trade conflict that has already entangled global supply chains. Asked how […]
One U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there was high confidence that Pakistan had used the Chinese-made J-10 aircraft to launch air-to-air missiles against Indian fighter jets, bringing down at least two. Another official said that at least one Indian jet that was shot down was a French-made Rafale fighter aircraft. Delhi has […]
Xi, whom Putin calls a “dear friend”, is the highest profile guest for Moscow’s celebrations to mark the defeat of the Nazis. Russia has become increasingly economically reliant on China during its Ukraine offensive. Beijing has portrayed itself as a neutral party throughout the conflict, but the West accuses it of enabling Russia economically and […]
News of the planned Geneva meeting, first announced by Washington late Tuesday, sent U.S. equity index futures higher. Stock markets in China and Hong Kong followed suit during Asian trading on Wednesday. The talks come after weeks of escalating tensions that have seen duties on goods imports between the world’s two largest economies soar well […]
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif confirmed the martyrdom of 26 Pakistanis and injuries to 46 others in Indian strikes across six different locations in Pakistan. China, which shares land borders with both countries and is a close ally of Pakistan, said it expressed “regret over India’s military action this […]
Speaking to court reporters, Afridi shared details of his trip, where he led a five-member delegation and was warmly received. He stated that China’s judicial system, like Pakistan’s, operates through four forums, with the Supreme People’s Court staffed by 367 judges and no pending cases, a stark contrast to Pakistan’s overburdened judiciary. When Chinese judges […]
Three residential and office towers, a convention centre and hotels will form part of the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC), President Mohamed Muizzu’s office said in a statement. “It will… position Male as the premier global business and financial hub in the Indian Ocean,” the statement said, adding it would allow the Indian Ocean archipelago […]
Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he had no plans to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, but U.S. officials were speaking with Chinese officials about a variety of different things. Asked if any trade agreements would be announced this week, Trump said that could “very well be” but gave […]
Brent crude futures rose 38 cents, or 0.6%, to $62.51 a barrel by 0136 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures added 38 cents, or 0.6%, to $59.62 a barrel. China’s commerce ministry on Friday said the United States has recently taken steps to open a dialogue with Beijing by conveying information through relevant […]
