Habeck addressed Zheng Shanjie, the head of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, who stated that the proposed Euro taxes were meant to level the playing field between China and China. Zheng responded:” We will do everything to defend Chinese businesses”. Zheng added that the proposed EU import duties onContinue Reading
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a “strategic partnership treaty” following their talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday (Jun 19), Russian state media reported. Putin signalled earlier the two nations had prepared a document that would “form the basis” of their relations for yearsContinue Reading
” RUSSIA’S WAR MACHINE” At the summit, security and defense issues are also being discussed, including claims that Beijing has contributed to the expansion of Russia’s military forces. During a press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, Biden said the G7 had “agreed to taking social action” againstContinue Reading
During a phone call between the two men on Thursday ( Jun 13 ), Chinese President Xi Jinping informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that China would not sell weapons to Russia. At the G7 summit in Italy, Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden held a combined press conference. He didContinue Reading
SEUL: Denmark’s food agency has recalled North Korean instant ramen from a popular West Indian brand, cautioning noodle lovers that the warm noodle soup might lead to “acute poisoning.” The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration released a statement on Tuesday ( Jun 11 ) stating that three Samyang Foods noodlesContinue Reading
The first visit by a Chinese premier since 2017 will be made on Saturday ( Jun 15 ), according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who announced on Tuesday that China’s Li Qiang would make an announcement to improve ties. During the four- evening visit Li did visit the cityContinue Reading
BEIJING: China said Friday ( May 31 ) it would be “difficult” to attend a conference on the war in Ukraine slated to take place in Switzerland next month. According to foreign department spokesperson Mao Ning,” The design of the conference also falls short of China’s requirements and the expectationsContinue Reading
GENEVA: Member states of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on Monday ( May 27 ) decided not to invite Taiwan to the organisation’s annual assembly in Geneva after China appealed for it to remain sidelined. Taiwan is barred from most worldwide organizations because of objections from China, whichContinue Reading
The most recent incident comes after two people, including one who serves in the UK parliament, were detained next month for spying on China. Following time, they will be tested. The mind of GCHQ, the UK’s knowledge, protection and computer company, on Tuesday warned that China posed a “genuine andContinue Reading
In a situation that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official described as “deeply concerning,” police in London charged three people with aiding Hong Kong’s knowledge service on Monday. Chi Leung Wai, 38, Matthew Trickett, 37, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63, all from southeast England, were eventually released on bail after aContinue Reading