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China says it remains in communication with the United States regarding the timing of a potential visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing that the trip is not linked to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing that China has noted Washington’s clarification calling recent media claims “completely false.” The U.S. has repeatedly denied any connection between the visit and Middle East tensions, with Trump, Trea

Beijing is accelerating efforts to help Cuba weather a severe energy crisis, offering solar power solutions after roughly 10.9 million people were left without electricity amid an ongoing US oil blockade. China’s ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, said on Monday that joint energy projects are underway to address the “complex power situation” in the Caribbean nation. “Latin America and the Caribbean are one big family of sovereign, independent countries, and in no way can be the bac

China’s foreign trade increased by 18.3 percent in the first two months of 2026, signaling a strong start to the year, according to data released Tuesday by the General Administration of Customs. Total trade in goods reached 7.73 trillion yuan (about US$1.12 trillion). Exports climbed 19.2 percent year-on-year to 4.62 trillion yuan, while imports rose 17.1 percent to 3.11 trillion yuan. Trade with major partners continued to grow. Commerce with the Association of Southeast As

China and Barbados have strengthened their healthcare partnership following the donation of medical equipment to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown. The handover was carried out by the Eighth Chinese Medical Team during a ceremony attended by Chinese Ambassador Zheng Bingkai, Barbados’ Minister of Health and Wellness Lisa Cummins, hospital officials, and members of the medical team. Ambassador Zheng said the donation reflects China’s commitment to supporting Barbados’

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an end to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that the war “should not have happened” and urging all parties to return to negotiations. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of China’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing, Wang said disputes should not be settled by force and stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle East. He also indicated that China

China has outlined its economic direction for 2026 during the annual Two Sessions meetings in Beijing, where Premier Li Qiang presented the Government Work Report detailing the country’s priorities for the year ahead. A key announcement was a projected GDP growth target of between 4.5% and 5%. Instead of setting a single figure, Chinese policymakers opted for a range, giving authorities greater flexibility to respond to global economic uncertainty. The move signals a shift aw

Former Barbadian Ambassador to China, Dr. Chelston Braithwaite, has officially launched his new book Memories of China, reflecting on his experiences and the relationship between the two nations. The launch event, held on February 27, was attended by Chinese Ambassador Zheng Bingkai, who congratulated Dr. Braithwaite and praised his longstanding efforts to strengthen ties between China and Barbados. Ambassador Zheng noted that the book offers a vivid and accessible account of

The Guyana-China Friendship Society has called for Chinese New Year to be recognized as a national holiday, citing the Chinese community’s longstanding contributions to the country’s development. President of the society, Paul Cheong, made the appeal during the organization’s recent annual Chinese New Year dinner, emphasizing that official recognition would honor Chinese heritage while reflecting Guyana’s multicultural identity. Guest speaker and patron of the organisation Pr

China has reaffirmed its support for a new 200-bed hospital in western New Providence, describing the project as a “livelihood initiative” funded through a highly preferential loan, after the United States encouraged the Bahamas to reconsider the financing deal. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy said the hospital is being developed through “mutual respect and friendly consultation” to meet the country’s healthcare needs and advance the well-being of Bahamians. The embassy s

Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has lauded the diplomatic relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and China, calling it a model of mutual respect that demonstrates how large and small nations can cooperate effectively. Speaking at Sunday’s Chinese New Year celebration marking the Year of the Horse, Browne noted that in a shifting global landscape, smaller states often face pressure amid geopolitical realignments. In contrast, he said, China has never pressured

Members of the Sun Wai Association are urging wider acknowledgment of the Chinese community’s contributions to Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting the need to expand cultural visibility beyond food and commerce. The call came during the association’s annual Chinese New Year and Spring Festival celebration at St. Peter’s Private Primary School. Committee member Candice Lee-Ha said traditional Chinese cultural practices have faded from public life and could be revived through lan