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China has reiterated its call for closer international cooperation in disaster response and emergency management, highlighting the urgent need to improve global capabilities in disaster prevention and mitigation. Speaking at a high-level Belt and Road ministerial meeting on Thursday, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized China’s commitment to working with other nations to strengthen disaster prevention systems, enhance emergency response strategies, and promote the us

China International Construction Company (CICC) Assembly Limited has officially launched a series of modular cabin homes in Jamaica, positioning them as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional housing. The company, which has operated in Jamaica since 2019, introduced four prefabricated cabin models at its Ferry Pen site in Kingston. The units, spanning 260 to 400 square feet, are priced between $7.8 million and $9 million JMD and are aimed at buyers seeking a

China has voiced strong opposition to the use of force by the United States in the Caribbean, calling for adherence to established international legal frameworks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks during a press briefing on Tuesday, amid reports of rising tensions involving Venezuela and US military operations in the region. The comments follow media reports that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking military support from Russia, China, and Iran

Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's commitment to advancing high-quality growth and expanding its high-level opening up to the world, during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai on Wednesday. Li emphasized that China will steadily broaden institutional openness and accelerate the opening of its services sector through comprehensive pilot programs. He unde

In southwest China's Guizhou Province, which is famed for its signature sauce-aroma liquor, a centuries-old craft is embracing a new companion: artificial intelligence (AI). Distillers here are turning to data and algorithms to decode the intricacies of traditional brewing, aiming to precisely control the subtle variables that define a perfect bottle of baijiu, China's fiery grain liquor. Kweichow Moutai is China's leading liquor producer and has been at the forefront of this

U.S. coffee giant Starbucks Coffee Company announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture with Boyu Capital, a leading alternative investment firm, to operate Starbucks retail in China. Under the agreement, Boyu and Starbucks will operate a joint venture with Boyu holding up to a 60-percent interest in Starbucks' retail operations in China, while Starbucks will retain the remaining 40-percent interest in the joint venture, and continue to o

Members of Jamaica’s Chinese community have stepped forward to assist residents affected by Hurricane Melissa, organizing relief efforts to help those in some of the hardest-hit areas of St Elizabeth. Videos shared on Instagram by Neil Yap Sam show volunteers gathered at the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA)headquarters in Kingston, assembling care packages destined for communities struggling in the wake of the storm. Tables lined with essential goods — including rice, can

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

China has agreed to suspend additional export controls on rare earth metals and end investigations into U.S. chip companies, marking a significant step toward easing tensions in the ongoing trade conflict with the United States. The White House released a fact sheet late Saturday detailing the agreement reached last week between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in South Korea. As part of the deal, the United States will pause certain reciprocal ta

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

China's top political advisory body has adopted a decision to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, a great national hero, a great patriot, and a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution. The decision was made at the 14th session of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on Saturday. Nov. 12, 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, and a grand commemorat