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Zheng Bingkai, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Barbados met with the Gregory Nicolls, Minister of Home Affairs and Information of Barbados on August 18, 2026. Ambassador Zheng and Minister Nicolls exchanged views on China-Barbados relations, particularly on law enforcement cooperation and the security of Chinese institutions and personnel in Barbados. The two sides agreed to maintain close communication, deepen security cooperation, safeguard the safety and le

The Chinese Embassy in Grenada in collaboration with the Grenada Overseas Chinese Association, Chinese enterprises, and teachers and students from the TAMCC Confucius Institute, formed a "Dragon and Lion Dance Team" to make a dazzling appearance at the Carnival parade, bringing a visual feast infused with Eastern charm to the audience, on August 11, 2026, . The Chinese parade team made a splendid debut in the main urban area of St. George's, the capital of Grenada, interactin

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died in Beijing on August 12, 2026, at the age of 98, according to Xinhua. Born in Changsha, Hunan Province, in 1928, Zhu studied electrical engineering at Tsinghua University and joined the Communist Party in 1949. He rose through government economic posts before serving as mayor and Party secretary of Shanghai, where he pushed industrial restructuring and economic reforms. Zhu became vice premier in 1991 and governor of the People’s Bank of

China has donated an additional 5,000 photovoltaic (solar) power systems to Cuba, strengthening cooperation between the two countries and expanding access to reliable electricity in underserved communities. The systems will be distributed across all 169 municipalities and are intended to provide electricity to isolated rural homes, while also ensuring uninterrupted power for essential facilities such as health centres, emergency medical services, childcare institutions, orpha

China is investing approximately US$66 million in major development projects aimed at strengthening Barbados' climate resilience, water security and food production. The initiatives were highlighted during a recent media symposium and reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Barbados under the theme "A Friend in Need and a Partner in Deed," where regional journalists were updated on China's ongoing development cooperation in the Caribbean nation. One of the flagship initiat

China has announced a series of retaliatory measures against the United States, including tighter export controls on drones and sanctions against six American companies, following Washington's latest trade restrictions linked to national security and allegations of forced labour. The announcement comes shortly after the United States introduced new tariffs on Chinese goods, along with products from dozens of other countries, escalating trade tensions between the world's two l

A Jamaican academic and community advocate based in China has been recognised for her role in promoting Jamaica and supporting fellow nationals living abroad. Dr. Nicoleen Johnson was among seven recipients of the 2026 Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award, which was presented during the opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay. Johnson, who has lived in China for nearly three decades, has been credited with helping to build and strength