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What Will Trump 2.0 Mean for Africa?
By Dave Clark What does U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House mean for Africa, a continent that he largely dismissed in insulting terms during his first presidency? Despite the undiplomatic rhetoric, ...
Lula Says He and Xi Put ‘Peace First’ in World Roiled by Conflict
By Ramon SAHMKOW Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said during a state visit Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping that their countries prioritize peace in a world roiled by conflicts. "In a world ...
China and Brazil: Recalibrating Diplomatic and Economic Partnerships
By Facundo Fernández Barrio A state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Brazil on Wednesday, extending a stay after attending a G20 summit in Rio, symbolizes ambitions Beijing and Brasilia have of increased prominence globally.
Xi, Lula Meet in Brasilia to ‘Enhance Ties’
By Ramon Sahmkow China's President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Brazil on Wednesday, fresh off a warm reception at summits of the G20 and APEC groups, both held under a cloud of Donald Trump's White House return.
Beijing Says Myanmar Rebel Leader in China for ‘Medical Care’
Beijing said Tuesday that the head of a Myanmar ethnic minority armed group had come to China for "medical care" after news reports in its war-torn neighbor said he had been arrested on China's orders. China is a major ally and ...
China Emphasizes Global South Connections at G20 Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced several initiatives at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro aimed at boosting development across the Global South. In his remarks, Xi announced eight measures aimed at strengthening global development:
Final Biden-Xi Meeting Draws Red Lines as Latin America Braces for Trump
The last official meeting between outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping was officially framed as looking back at the last four years of the relationship. However, Xi also used it to set Beijing’s terms for the upcoming Donald Trump presidency. ...
China’s Xi Urges Closer Ties in Meeting With Mexican President
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Monday, told his Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum that the two countries should "enhance exchanges" as they met on the sidelines of the G20 in Rio de Janeiro, state media said. The Chinese leader is in Brazil ...
China’s “Small and Beautiful” Path in Overseas Energy Finance Signals a Greener Shift, but Will It Grow?
By Jiaqi Lu The era of carbon-intensive mega-investments by China in global energy infrastructure may be coming to an end. Recent findings from the China’s Global Energy Finance Database, managed by the Boston University ...
Is China Building a New Military Base in Cambodia? Maybe. Probably.
Chinese contractors have been renovating the Ream Naval Base in Cambodia for the past two years, leading to widespread suspicion that the upgraded facility could eventually serve as a future outpost for the PLA Navy in Southeast Asia. ...
Chinese Company in West Africa Turns Nigeria’s Political Dysfunction Into a Controversial Marketing Campaign
A Chinese wholesale company in Nigeria sparked widespread controversy with its new ad that leverages the West African country's political dysfunction to promote its services. The ad opens with a news clip of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu telling viewers that he "feels ...
China, Ethiopia Police Sign Pact to Foster Closer Security Ties
Senior law enforcement officials from Ethiopia and China signed an agreement on Friday to work more closely together on training and information sharing. The officials also discussed the creation of a new Ethiopia-China Law Enforcement Cooperation Center in Addis Ababa. The talks ...