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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

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