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The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad through the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, recently hosted a Diplomatic Dialogue that explored the evolving relationship between China and the Caribbean and the prospects for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development. The event brought together prominent academics, policy experts, and business leaders from both regions, creating a vibrant platform for discussion on s

China hopes that the United States will cease actions that undermine the peace and stability of the Caribbean region, and conduct normal law enforcement and judicial cooperation within bilateral and multilateral legal frameworks, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press briefing while commenting on a joint statement issued by 10 former leaders from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states expressing

Barbadian students with a passion for Mandarin and Chinese culture have been recognised for their achievements through the Chinese Ambassador Scholarships, presented during a ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Confucius Institute, Cave Hill Campus. The annual awards, funded by the Chinese Embassy in Barbados, celebrate students from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions who have excelled in Mandarin language studies. Each recipient received a scholars

Government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and experts from China and more than 20 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries gathered Monday in Zhengzhou for the 18th China-LAC Business Summit, aiming to expand economic cooperation and innovation-driven growth. At the summit’s opening, participants launched the “Zhengzhou Initiative on China-LAC Business Cooperation,” a framework outlining five priority areas: trade expansion, industrial upgrading, connectivity bui

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana, Yang Yang, paid a courtesy visit to the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown on Tuesday, marking her first official visit since assuming her post. During the meeting, Ambassador Yang underscored the importance of CARICOM as a regional organisation and reaffirmed the high value that China places on cooperation and engagement with the Caribbean Community. The Ambassador was accompanied by senior officials from th

With the holiday season fast approaching, members of the Chinese-Bahamian community gathered with senior police officials yesterday to discuss rising concerns over crime and police response times. The meeting comes in the wake of a high-profile incident earlier this year in which a local Chinese store owner was shot in the arm. About 40 community members attended the session, including Chinese Ambassador Yan Jiarong, to address safety challenges affecting small business owner

Guyana’s Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has warmly welcomed the 21st Chinese Medical Team during a courtesy visit at his Brickdam office, marking yet another chapter in the enduring friendship and collaboration between Guyana and the People’s Republic of China. The 18-member team, comprising highly trained medical professionals in diverse fields such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, traditional Chinese medicine, and

Newly-appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada Yang Shu made courtesy calls on some Grenadian officials recently. On October 17, 2025, Yang met with Roxie McLeish-Hutchinson, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Grenada to exchange views on China-Grenada relations. Ambassador Yang thanked Hutchinson and her ministry for the support provided to the Chinese Embassy and commended Grenada’s adherence to the one-China principle. He als

In a recent episode of China Daily’s Dialogues with Thinkers series, Donald Ramotar, former President of Guyana, shared his insights into China’s development model and its growing role on the global stage. Drawing from his observations during multiple visits to the country, Ramotar expressed deep admiration for China’s dynamic approach to modernization and innovation. According to Ramotar, China’s success in fostering nationwide creativity stems from two key pillars — high-qu

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang recently met with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss the ongoing development of China-Guyana bilateral relations and explore new avenues for practical cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, Ambassador Yang commended Guyana’s steadfast commitment to the longstanding friendship between the two countries and its support for the four global initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Global D

Barbados is stepping up its game in healthcare and sports thanks to growing cooperation with China. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, and China’s Ambassador to Barbados, Zheng Bingkai, recently met to discuss exciting developments like the Queen Elizabeth Hospital expansion and the National Stadium makeover. Straughn praised the invaluable support from Chinese medical teams, who have been a game-changer in improving healthcare services across the island. He

The Suriname Chinese United Association (SCUA), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy, commemorated 172 years of Chinese immigration to Suriname with a ceremonial event on Monday, October 20, 2025. Wreaths were laid at the Friendship Monument located at Trefossa Square—commonly known as Friendship Park—on Jagernath Lachmon Street. The event was attended by President Jennifer Simons and Vice President Gregory Rusland. In her address, President Simons reflected on the histo