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The Chinese Consulate in Willemstad Curaçao held its 2026 Spring Festival Reception on February 2. Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Shalten  Hato spoke on behalf of the Curaçao government where he lauded the contributions of the Chinese community to local development. He stressed that Curaçao values its relations with China and that the country is willing to keep strengthening dialogue and promoting cooperation on the basis of mutual respect. Consul General Zhang K

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday began an official visit to China, saying the trip aims to create “opportunities” that will “benefit” the UK. The visit marks the first time a British prime minister has visited China since 2018 and comes amid tensions over US tariffs, as well as strains among Western allies over issues including US ambitions in Greenland. Starmer, accompanied by around 60 leaders from business, academia and cultural sectors, arrived in Beijing

Her Excellency Yan Jiarong, Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, together with the Hon. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness of The Bahamas, paid a special visit to patients who had received free cataract surgeries under the Chinese Brightness Action Initiative at Princess Margaret Hospital on 19 January 2026. Ambassador Yan inquired about the patients’ recovery and congratulated them on regaining sight. She emphasized that the Brightness Action Initiative, carried

Upon invitation, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi,  attended and delivered a speech at a reception hosted by the diplomatic corps of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) states in China for incoming and outgoing diplomatic envoys. Representatives from various countries of the corps were present at the event  on January 22, 2026. Qiu Xiaoqi fully recognized the contributions made by the outgoing ambassadors of Honduras and Bol

China has announced that it will change export tax rebates for a range of products, including photovoltaic and battery products. The announcement, jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, said that export tax rebates for the value added tax of photovoltaic products will be canceled starting from April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, the export tax rebate rate for the value added tax of battery products will be reduced from 9 percent to 6 percent st

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and China have reached an initial trade agreement that will significantly reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, marking a major step toward rebuilding bilateral economic ties. Speaking to reporters in Beijing on Friday, Carney reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with China through expanded trade, investment, and strategic partnerships. The visit is the first by a Canadian prime minister since 20

China and the European Union have reached a “soft landing” in their long-running talks over electric vehicles (EVs), a development that could give a boost to bilateral trade, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said Tuesday. After multiple rounds of consultations guided by mutual respect and WTO rules, both sides agreed on price undertaking guidance for Chinese battery EV makers. Under this framework, eligible Chinese exporters can propose voluntary price

Beijing has sharply criticised the United States over plans to divert Venezuelan oil exports away from China and toward Washington, deepening tensions between the two powers over energy and sanctions policy. China’s Foreign Ministry condemned the move after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a proposal to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil currently stranded in the country under a U.S.-enforced blockade. The oil, which has been largely unable to reac

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the People’s Republic of China has responded to US military strikes within Venezuela overnight, condemning the US action and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. A response posted to its website moments ago noted deep shock and concern in the aftermath of Trump’s announcement this morning that Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores had been captured, and that a ‘large scale’ strike had been carried out. “China is deeply shocked by and strongl