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Nepal to maintain non-aligned policy in friendly relations with neighbors, hopes China’s strengths will help bolster economy: Nepalese PM

By Hu Yuwei and Bai Yunyi September 27, 2023

Nepal to maintain non-aligned policy in friendly relations with neighbors, hopes China’s strengths will help bolster economy: Nepalese PM

Editor's Note: At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' commenced his five-day state visit to China from September 23 to 30, his first visit to China since the start of his third term as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The 69-year-old...more

Xi meets Nepalese PM in Hangzhou as two countries deepen BRI cooperation

Liu Yang and Chen Qingqing September 24, 2023

Xi meets Nepalese PM in Hangzhou as two countries deepen BRI cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda of Nepal on Saturday on the sidelines of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Xi appreciated the Prime Minister's commitment to promoting the development of friendly relations between China and Nepal and firm support for cooperation...more

Xi addresses welcoming banquet, says Asian Games carries aspirations for peace, solidarity and inclusiveness

By Deng Xiaoci September 24, 2023

Xi addresses welcoming banquet, says Asian Games carries aspirations for peace, solidarity and inclusiveness

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a warm welcome to international dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at a welcoming banquet on Saturday noon in Hangzhou, East China's Province of Zhejiang Province. China will deliver a great event that is distinctly Chinese, uniquely Asian and...more

Prachanda’s China visit highly anticipated as Nepal seeks ties of equi-proximity with both China, India

Wang Shida September 24, 2023

Prachanda’s China visit highly anticipated as Nepal seeks ties of equi-proximity with both China, India

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will be on an official visit to China from September 23 to 30, during which he will attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, and meet President Xi Jinping as well as several other leaders. Dahal believes the...more

PLA marches toward its centenary goals: Xi’s inspections encourage troops in enhancing combat readiness amid national security challenges

Liu Xuanzun July 26, 2023

PLA marches toward its centenary goals: Xi’s inspections encourage troops in enhancing combat readiness amid national security challenges

Less than one month before the 96th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1, President Xi Jinping stressed breaking new ground in enhancing the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over the armed forces to provide a strong political guarantee for...more

Japan’s dangerous move

Liu Rui June 19, 2023

Japan’s dangerous move

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Chinese envoys criticize Japan’s ‘extremely irresponsible’ act, urging it to safely dispose of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater

Global Times June 9, 2023

Chinese envoys criticize Japan’s ‘extremely irresponsible’ act, urging it to safely dispose of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater

Speaking on the issue of Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater into sea, Zhang Kejian, chairman of China Atomic Energy Authority harshly criticized Japan's "extremely irresponsible" act at an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors meeting held on Monday in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Japan's...more

Diplomats of China, US meet amid tense military standoff; ‘bilateral ties enter a more complicated phase of game’

Liu Xin and Liu Xuanzun June 8, 2023

Diplomats of China, US meet amid tense military standoff; ‘bilateral ties enter a more complicated phase of game’

The recent interactions between senior Chinese and US officials are a contrast to the tit-for-tat actions and war of words between the two militaries over the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea, which analysts said highlighted the fact that China and the US have entered a more...more

Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia amid predicament, but Mideast needs to be wary of US creating division and turmoil to save waning influence

Wang Qi June 8, 2023

Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia amid predicament, but Mideast needs to be wary of US creating division and turmoil to save waning influence

Amid the rapprochement momentum in the Middle East and the US' strategic dilemma in the region, Washington is trying to avoid the total collapse of its influence in the region, experts said on Monday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to start his three-day Saudi...more

China to implement agreed tariff rates under RCEP for Philippines, another milestone for trade pact

GT staff reporters May 18, 2023

China to implement agreed tariff rates under RCEP for Philippines, another milestone for trade pact

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Monday China will implement agreed tariff rates under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) for certain imports from the Philippines starting on June 2, when the trade pact is set to take effect in the Philippines after the...more

Exclusive: US ambassador’s Wolf Warrior-style ‘nonsense’ about China causes strong dissatisfaction among business circle, source reveals

GT staff reporters April 2, 2023

Exclusive: US ambassador’s Wolf Warrior-style ‘nonsense’ about China causes strong dissatisfaction among business circle, source reveals

US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns blatantly criticized China when he addressed the 22nd Annual Appreciation Dinner American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham China), causing dissatisfaction among AmCham China staff and industry representatives there. Some executives from the US-China Business Council said it will reconsider whether to invite Burns...more

Dynamic Yunnan Cultural Performance in Nepal

Melsam Ojha March 15, 2023

Dynamic Yunnan Cultural Performance in Nepal

After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Chinese government has given high priority to the preservation and promotion of their intangible cultural heritage. The legal and fiscal means are adopted for it. The trainings are being conducted for the local people by the...more

Afghans experience better security under Taliban rule but challenges in economy, social governance remain

Xie Wenting and Bai Yunyi August 20, 2022

Afghans experience better security under Taliban rule but challenges in economy, social governance remain

One year has passed since the Taliban entered Kabul and took power in the country amid chaos caused by US troops' withdrawal. Life has fundamentally changed since then for most Afghans. Compared with more than 20 years ago when it first took power, the Taliban government is now...more