Friday marks the closing of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. Climate finance has taken center stage at this year’s event. How should countries share the financial responsibilities? How can they meet the economic commitments during this era of global uncertainty and economic downturn?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Brazil for a state visit after attending the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. What tops the agenda? And what role are the two countries to play globally as important members of the Global South?
Leaders from the 19 G20 member countries, plus the African Union and the European Union are calling for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction and tax policy while also highlighting human suffering in the ongoing conflicts. They met in Brazil for a two-day summit to tackle a series of global challenges. So what progresses have been made? What changes can we expect in the following year? And can G20 cooperation fend off risks brought about by geopolitical uncertainties?
Germany has recently been thrown into chaos with the collapse of its ruling coalition. What had triggered this crisis? And what does this political meltdown mean for the country and Europe as a whole?
The annual UN Climate Conference is currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan with negotiations centered around climate finance. The conference is a crucial platform to advance the world's climate ambitions. The ocean together with its conservation and sustainable development is also high on the agenda this year. How is climate change impacting oceanic countries as well as marine ecosystems? What are the essential ocean-based solutions to tackle the looming crisis?
China has delimited and announced the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, a move that followed the Philippines' new laws defining its own marine boundaries and international sea routes in the area. What brought about the announcement? How does China mark the baseline of its islands in the South China Sea? And how may these Philippine laws impact the situation in these waters?
With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the international community is taking a closer look at how the China-U.S. relationship will evolve under his second term. China has expressed hope for a stable, healthy, and sustainable relationship. Will the Trump team respond in kind? And what can China do to continue to push for free trade and globalization?
Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump has declared himself victorious in the U.S. general election. What does this say about the mindset of U.S. voters today? And how will a second Trump administration conduct its relationship with other nations?
China and Italy, as outstanding representatives of the Eastern and Western civilizations at the two ends of the ancient Silk Road, have enjoyed time-honored exchanges and cooperation. As the two countries embrace the 54th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, how should both sides continue to champion the time-honored Silk Road spirit in today’s world? What kind of potentials do we see between the two sides in trade, economic, cultural and other fields? What kind of future will be beneficial not only for China and Italy but also for the whole world?
China’s manufacturing activity has returned to growth, ending a five-month run in contractionary territory. The latest data shows that the efforts over the past month to boost growth have produced an impact. Meanwhile, further fiscal stimulus is expected to be approved soon. What’s the actual effect of China’s stimulus so far? What does the long term trend of the Chinese economy look like?
While the oceans enable economic growth through fisheries, shipping, and a fleet of other industries, they are increasingly facing pressure from climate change and pollution. How urgent is it for us to progress faster in the sustainable use of the oceans? And how can the world benefit from investing in ocean conservation?
Experts and leaders from over 40 countries and regions gathered in east China to discuss how to strengthen cooperation across the marine economy and marine sciences. At the Global Ocean Development Forum in Qingdao, they discussed what humanity can do to better protect the oceans, and what constitutes the ideal Blue Partnership regionally and globally.
As China and Zambia celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations, it’s time to look back and examine the ties and get prepared for an even stronger future for the two economies. What are the major highlights of the relationship? What is the future cooperation potential as both countries seek economic transformation and upgrade?
Israel launched missile strikes against Iran over the weekend against some twenty military sites, including air defense systems and missile manufacturing facilities. While the U.S., Great Britain and others have not condemned the attacks, many in the Middle East have voiced outrage, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Syria and Iraq. What's the impact of these attacks? What could be the Iranian response? And is this the end of Iran-Israel conflict or a prelude to more strikes?
Experts and leaders from maritime organizations and research institutions are gathering in east China to discuss how to strengthen cooperation across the marine economy and marine sciences. The Global Ocean Development Forum in Qingdao has attracted hundreds of representatives from over 40 countries and regions. What can humanity do to better protect our oceans? And what constitutes the ideal Blue Partnership regionally and globally?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China and the U.S. should serve to boost each other's development rather than hinder it, adding that his country is willing to work with Washington as partners and friends. How do we assess the recent developments of arguably the world's most important relationship? And how will bilateral ties be reshaped with the upcoming U.S. elections?
This year's BRICS summit has grabbed the world's attention due to its record-breaking scale and the sweeping range of issues to be covered. How will BRICS' expansion bring about changes in the global economy, energy cooperation, and innovation? What kind of world order is the grouping striving for? In what way will a greater BRICS give a bigger voice to the Global South and help in achieving openness, inclusiveness, and cooperation on a global scale?
Russia is to host the first ever summit of Great BRICS in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. With ten members, BRICS currently accounts for around 32 percent of global output of natural gas, and 43 percent of crude oil, and has surpassed the G7 in terms of GDP. More than 30 countries have expressed interest in joining the bloc. What will top the agenda at this year's summit? Why is the bloc becoming so popular? With this growing popularity and influence, is the organization shaping up to be a serious contender to the Western-dominated international order?
China's economy is in the global limelight as stimulus packages are being rolled out one after another to boost the market. From raising business confidence to boosting internal demand, from resolving local government debts to issuing ultra-long treasury bonds -- what is the latest in a series of moves that are being closely scrutinized and discussed by everyone? What is the rationale behind this stimulus policy? And what lies ahead of China's economy?
On the sidelines of a regional summit, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, highlighting efforts to keep China-Japan relations on the right track. Known for proposing an Asian military block similar to NATO, Ishiba played down the idea in his first overseas trip. Still, how much change can we expect out of the new Japanese government? How will Ishiba handle Japan’s relationship with China, its largest trading partner, amid increasing military alliance with the U.S.? And what are some of his domestic challenges after he dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament a week after taking office?