Former Prime Minister Malaita Suidani Re-elected in Solomon Islands Elections amid China Criticism
In the general and local elections held on April 17th in the Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, the state’s former prime minister Malaita Suidani, who is known as a leading critic of China, was re-elected to the state assembly . The picture shows New Zealand military soldiers helping to transport ballot […]
China Vows to Protect Its Rights Against US Investigation in Shipping and Shipbuilding Sectors
China’s Ministry of Commerce said on the 17th that it strongly opposes the launch of the US investigation into China’s shipping, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, and warned that it would take every step to protect its rights and interests. Photograph taken in July 2023 (2024 Reuters/Mike Segar) BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Commerce said […]
China’s Role in Fueling the US Opioid Crisis: House Committee Report
The US House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party found on the 16th that China is fueling the US opioid addiction crisis by directly subsidizing the production of chemicals that lead to the creation of fentanyl, a type of opioid painkiller announced states that The picture shows a small bag of Fenian […]
US Defense Secretary Austin Holds Telephone Conversation with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun to Discuss South China Sea and Global Issues
US Defense Secretary Austin had a telephone conversation with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on the 16th, and they exchanged views on the situation in the South China Sea, as well as Ukraine and North Korea. Published by the United States Department of Defense. Photograph taken in November 2023 (2024 REUTERS / Jung YEON-JE) [ワシントン […]
British Foreign Secretary Assures Hong Kong Residents in UK Will Not be Subject to New National Security Regulations
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced on the 15th that Hong Kong residents in the country will not be subject to the new national security regulations in Hong Kong. Photo taken on the same day (2024 Reuters/Isabel Infantes) LONDON (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Wednesday that Hong Kong citizens living in […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Condemns Attack on Iranian Embassy and Discusses Regional Tensions with Iranian and Saudi Counterparts
On April 16, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (pictured) held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian. The picture was taken in Beijing on the 1st (2024 Reuters) [北京 １６日 ロイター] – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian on the 15th. The state-run Xinhua News Agency […]
Biden’s Middle East Strategy: The Impact of Recent Conflicts on Geopolitical Goals
April 15: Six months ago, the Biden administration seems to have considered the Middle East as a minor player in the world’s geopolitical agenda. The photo shows the remains of a rocket booster that fell in southern Israel. Israeli authorities say a 7-year-old girl was seriously injured. Picture taken on the 14th (2024 Reuters/Christophe van […]
Kim Jong-un Affirms Commitment to Long-standing Friendship with China During Meeting with Chinese Communist Party Official
On the 13th, North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong-un met with Zhao Le, the third-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), and confirmed his position to develop the country . longstanding relationship with China. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported this […]
Russian Companies Encounter Payment Hurdles with Chinese Suppliers amid Increasing Obstacles
[モスクワ １２日 ロイター] – Russian companies are facing increasing obstacles in making payments to China, two Russian news outlets reported on the 12th. In particular, transactions involving electronic components were affected. Kommersant newspaper reported, citing market sources, that some Chinese banks have been receiving orders from Russia since the end of March for servers, storage […]
China’s Exports and Imports Plummet in March: What Does This Mean for the Economy?
According to trade statistics for March released by China’s General Administration of Customs on April 12, exports fell 7.5% from the previous year, and imports fell 1.9%, which was significantly below market expectations. Photo provided by cnsphoto (2024 Reuters) BEIJING (Reuters) – According to trade statistics for March released by China’s General Administration of Customs […]
