Tag Archives: China

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2025. — Reuters  SINGAPORE: The United States has warned that China is getting ready to use military force in Asia. A top US official said China’s recent actions — including military drills near Taiwan and in the South China Sea — show it …

An undated image showing US President Donald Trump waiving as he walks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. — Reuters/File US President Donald Trump on Friday said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States. “China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!,” Trump said in …

Smoke rises from an explosion in Gaomi, Shandong Province, China, May 27, 2025, in this screen grab taken from a social media video. — Reuters  Blast occurred at the Youdao Chemical plant. Disaster leaves five dead, six missing and 19 injured. Emergency services dispatches 55 vehicles to scene. An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China on Tuesday killed …

The illustration shows Earth’s moon. — Nasa/File China and Russia have reached an agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant on the moon. A contract of cooperation inked by China and Russia states that the Russian reactor will power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), which is jointly headed by China and Russia and is expected to be …

Damage from a landslide is seen in Dafang county, in China’s southwest Guizhou province on May 22, 2025.— AFP At least four people have died and 17 remain missing after torrential rain triggered landslides in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Thursday, with the military deployed to assist in rescue efforts. Two died in Changshi township and two from nearby Qingyang …

US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his “Golden Dome” global anti-missile system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday of undermining global stability. Trump on Tuesday announced $25 billion earmarked for the project, which he said could eventually cost a total of around $175 billion and would be operational in about three years. …

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025.  US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his “Golden Dome” global anti-missile system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday of undermining global stability. Trump …

In a bold step set to redefine the architecture of global dispute resolution, China is preparing to unveil a pioneering international organization solely dedicated to mediation. On May 30, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will participate in the official signing ceremony of the newly formed International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), to be held in Hong Kong. This new intergovernmental …

DPM Ishaq Dar is greeted by a PAF officer at the Nur Khan Air Base in rawalpindi before his departure on May 19, 2025. — X@ForeignOfficePK Dar to hold discussions on evolving regional situation. MOFA says visit is part of ongoing high-level exchanges. Afghan FM Muttaqi set to join trilateral meeting. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq …

Chinese government has declared giving Chinese names to places in Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh) as its sovereign decision. A statement issued by Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Zangnan is a part of China in terms of history, geography and administration.The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said naming these locations with Chinese names is part of our internal matter. India …