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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

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

The Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse and showcasing the deepening friendship between the two countries. Ambassador Jiang Wei described the Spring Festival as a time to honor family, peace, and harmony, while reflecting on 2025, when China’s economy surpassed $20 trillion in GDP and Antigua and Barbuda gained further regional prominence. Leaders including Governor General Sir Rodney William

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has unveiled Seedance 2.0, a cutting-edge AI video model that has drawn worldwide attention for its hyper-realistic video generation. A demo featuring Jackie Chan and Jet Li in a cinematic fight showcased the model’s ability to replicate real-world physics and human-like choreography, impressing filmmakers, AI engineers, and digital artists alike. International media have praised the breakthrough: Forbes noted its near-human creative c

At the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, the US criticized China for allegedly expanding its nuclear arsenal, citing it as a flaw in the expired New START treaty with Russia. China’s ambassador for disarmament affairs, Shen Jian, rejected the claims, calling them “groundless” and a pretext for the US to justify its own nuclear modernization. Shen reaffirmed China’s support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and urged the US to honor global nuclear-test morato

China saw unprecedented travel activity over the nine-day Spring Festival holiday, with total cross-regional passenger trips surpassing 2.8 billion, an 8.2% increase from last year, the Ministry of Transport reported. Daily trips averaged 311 million, peaking at 380 million on February 22. Railways, highways, waterways, and civil aviation all recorded significant gains. Chinese railways alone carried 121 million passengers, up 11.5%, with 18.73 million traveling on February 2

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday chaired a State Council executive meeting, during which arrangements were made for government work following the Spring Festival holiday and a series of draft policy documents were reviewed. This year marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), and all departments under the State Council must remain focused on annual goals and tasks, and ensure that the government's arrangements are fully in place, the meeting said. I

The Central Leading Group for Party Building of the Communist Party of China (CPC) met on Tuesday to plan a new Party-wide education campaign for the establishment and application of a sound understanding of what it means to perform well. The meeting was chaired by Cai Qi, who heads the group, and was also attended by the group's deputy head, Li Xi. Cai and Li, both of whom are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, also delive