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December 15, 2023 2:48 PM

Highways shut, trains suspended as cold wave freezes most of China

Chinese authorities closed highways in several provinces and suspended train services, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday (December 15), as a cold wave extended its grip further over the country and temperatures continued to plummet below free...

November 20, 2023 1:26 PM

In Beijing, Arab and Muslim ministers urge an end to Gaza conflict

Arab and Muslim ministers called on Monday (November 20) for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation visited Beijing on the first leg of a tour to push for an end to hostilities and to allow humanitarian aid into the devastated Palestinia...

October 18, 2023 4:40 PM

China’s Xi calls for stronger cooperation, less protectionism at opening of Belt and Road Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against protectionism in the world as he opened the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum in Beijing on Wednesday (October 18), criticizing Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy. Xi also laude...

October 12, 2023 12:07 PM

Demonstrations in several countries in support of Israel amid escalating conflict

Demonstrations, rallies, and vigils have been staged around the world after Hamas militants launched a series of brutal attacks on Israel over the weekend, moving the long-running conflict into uncharted and dangerous new territory. The outpouring of...

October 11, 2023 10:17 AM

China to host 3rd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing Oct 17-18

China will host its third Belt and Road Forum next week, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, a President Xi Jinping signature event that President Vladimir Putin is due to attend on a rare trip abroad. The conference in Beijing on Oct. 17-18 mar...