Japan Protests as China Moves Drilling Rigs in Disputed East China Sea Tokyo, August 26 – Japan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed late Monday that China is setting up drilling rigs in a contested area of the East China Sea, where the two countries’ exclusive economic zones (EEZs) overlap. Tokyo has formally complained to the Chinese embassy. […]
Pakistan, China Reaffirm All-Weather Partnership in High-Level Meetings ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China have once again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their all-weather strategic partnership, vowing to deepen cooperation across key sectors and work together for regional stability and prosperity. During a series of meetings in Islamabad, discussions centered on regional security, counter-terrorism, and matters […]
PM Shehbaz Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Highlights CPEC Progress and Strong Bilateral Ties ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad on Thursday, underlining the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the China-Pakistan […]
Islamabad — The sixth round of the Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue is set to take place today in the capital, Islamabad. The high-level meeting will be co-chaired by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The visit by Foreign Minister Wang Yi comes as part of the ongoing exchanges aimed at strengthening […]
China’s Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties ISLAMABAD – China’s Foreign Minister is in Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit comes as part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two countries aimed at deepening their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and reaffirming […]
India, China Push to Mend Relations Amid Geopolitical Shifts NEW DELHI – India and China, two of the world’s most populous nations and long-time rivals, appear to be moving toward easing tensions after years of strained relations. The two countries, which fought a deadly border clash in 2020, are now signaling a willingness to rebuild […]
China Launches New K Visa for Young STEM Professionals China has introduced a new visa aimed at attracting young talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The K visa targets recent graduates and researchers from prestigious universities and research institutions, offering opportunities to work, study, and exchange knowledge in China. Unlike many other […]
China Imposes 75.8% Duty on Canadian Canola, Escalating Trade Tensions The Chinese government announced a provisional 75.8% duty on Canadian canola, effective Thursday, in a move that has shocked Canada’s agriculture sector. Canada strongly disputed the decision, saying it does not dump canola and expressing “deep disappointment” over the ruling, while remaining open to dialogue. […]
Oil Prices Rise Slightly as US-China Tariff Truce Extends and Trump-Putin Meeting Approaches By early Tuesday, Brent crude oil futures had gained 26 cents, or 0.39%, reaching $66.89 per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 22 cents, or 0.34%, to $64.18 per barrel. The boost in oil prices comes after the White […]
US, China Extend Tariff Truce Until November WASHINGTON / BEIJING — The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce until November 10, delaying steep increases in trade duties that were set to take effect this week. US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had signed an […]