Tag Archives: Beijing

BEIJING – China “will resolutely protect itself against and discourage” interference by outside forces in Hong Kong affairs, Premier Li Keqiang said, amid criticism from Western countries over Beijing’s removal of the pro-democracy opposition in the Asian financial center. Speaking at the opening of the annual session of the Chinese …

BEIJING – Indian and Chinese foreign ministers discussed further de-escalation of tensions at a disputed border after a troop withdrawal in response to a deadly clash last year, New Delhi and Beijing said on Friday. Neighbors with nuclear weapons waged a border war in 1962 and last June their worst …

BEIJING – According to a Global Times survey, more than half of Chinese respondents perceive ties with Russia as the most relevant in terms of China’s relations with its neighboring countries. The survey also indicated that many Chinese also respect the relations between the country and Japan, and more and …

BEIJING – U.S. institutional investors have ignored mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing, making long-term bets on China as part of a global sovereign debt offering of $6 billion on Wednesday. This was the first time the Department of Finance had marketed directly to US-based institutional investors since it resumed …

BEIJING – As other countries invest in developing poor areas, Beijing does not hesitate to operate on a more ambitious scale by relocating communities wholesale and building new cities in its effort to modernize China. The ruling Communist Party has announced an official goal of ending extreme poverty by the …

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend high-level meetings to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations via video conference and deliver critical remarks, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday. On the anniversary, the UN has launched a large-scale global conversation to hear and assess voices …

BEIJING – China had eased entry restrictions for nationals of 36 European countries, months after thousands were stranded when the state closed its borders and reduced flights to slow the spread of COVID-19. Almost all foreign nationals were barred from entering the country when Beijing imposed the measures in March, …

BEIJING – Chinese officials are considering a proposal to sell bonds to pay for renewable energy subsidies owed to developers, according to people familiar with the matter. Officials contacted representatives of the renewable energy industry to obtain information about the plan, the people said, who asked not to be identified …

WASHINGTON – Russian intelligence services are using a trio of English-language websites to spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, seeking to exploit a crisis, the United States is struggling to contain before the November presidential election, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Two Russians who have held high-level roles in the Moscow …

BEIJING – China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal have agreed to work together to strengthen cooperation against the epidemic and boost economic recovery during their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement was reached during a video conference held on Monday night, which was chaired by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign …