The African Union has reaffirmed its adherence to the “One China” policy, rejecting any recognition of Taiwan’s independence, during a visit by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to the bloc’s headquarters in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Wang’s visit comes at a sensitive moment for the region, following Israel’s decision to…
Residents of Greenland have expressed growing unease over renewed U.S. interest in the Arctic island, highlighting concerns that geopolitical ambitions could overshadow the rights and identity of its people. Local lawmakers have emphasized that Greenland should not be treated as a commodity. Nivi Rosing stated, “I think that we’re not…
An influential Protestant congregation in China has reported the arrest of several senior leaders, amid what Christian groups describe as an intensifying crackdown on underground churches operating outside state control. Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC), based in Chengdu, said nine members were detained on Tuesday after police raided their homes…
The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is set to commence on Friday in South African waters, marking a significant development in the bloc’s evolving security and defence cooperation. According to official briefings, the naval drills will be conducted under the theme “Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping…
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a rare diplomatic gesture to French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, accompanying him to the southwestern city of Chengdu in a move that underlines Beijing’s strategic focus on strengthening ties with Paris within the European Union. The high-profile visit, Macron’s fourth state trip to China,…
China successfully launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft on Tuesday to support the safe return of astronauts following a temporary setback caused by a damaged spacecraft aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission marks a critical step in maintaining the operational safety of China’s space program. The Shenzhou 22 docked seamlessly…
Chinese authorities have directed the removal of two leading gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from mobile app stores across the country, Apple confirmed to AFP on Tuesday. The move underscores the government’s tightening restrictions on LGBTQ+ expression under President Xi Jinping, amid a broader campaign to control online content…
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on American military leaders to resume nuclear weapons testing, citing the need to keep pace with other global powers such as Russia and China. In a post shared on social media just ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea,…
With their striking golden-orange fur, pale blue faces, and thick coats that protect them from the icy mountains of central China, golden snub-nosed monkeys are among the country’s most distinctive and endangered animals. Now, these rare primates are taking on a new role as international ambassadors joining the ranks of…
China has firmly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, urging Washington to pursue dialogue rather than confrontation. In an official statement released on Sunday, China’s Commerce Ministry reiterated that while Beijing does not seek a tariff war, it is “not…