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China, Switzerland Hold Fourth Round of Strategic Dialogue

(MENAFN) Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Ticino, Switzerland on Friday, conducting the fourth round of the Switzerland–China strategic dialogue aimed at boosting cooperation and updating their...

China to Impose Fees on U.S. Ships Docking at Its Ports

(MENAFN) China announced on Friday that, starting Tuesday, it will impose fees on US vessels docking at Chinese ports, responding directly to charges introduced by Washington on Chinese ships entering American harbors. The Chinese Transport...

China to impose docking fees on US vessels in retaliation

(MENAFN) China announced Friday that, starting Tuesday, it will impose docking fees on American ships entering Chinese ports in response to fees the US introduced for Chinese vessels earlier this year. The Chinese Transport Ministry stated that...

China, Saudi Arabia Set to Conduct Blue Sword 2025 Naval Drill

(MENAFN) A significant naval exercise between China and Saudi Arabia, named Blue Sword 2025, is set to take place in Saudi Arabian waters from mid to late October. This marks the third time the two nations’ navies will engage in such coordinated...

China Carries Out Sea-Based Satellite Mission

(MENAFN) In a significant stride for its commercial space sector, China successfully launched three satellites into orbit on Saturday using a Gravity-1 carrier rocket, marking the latest in a series of offshore launches aimed at expanding the...

CIIE 2025: PH targets stronger foothold in China

The Philippines is determined to make a strong return to the China International Import Exposition (CIIE) this November. MANILA, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Philippines is determined to make a strong...

Beijing officials say Taiwan’s leader is selling himself

(MENAFN) Beijing has accused Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of compromising Taiwan’s interests to promote separatism, following his recent remarks in a US radio interview. During the interview on a political Show on Monday, Lai reaffirmed his...

Chinese PM to partake in ruling party anniversary celebrations

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), according to reports. This marks the first visit to North Korea by a Chinese...

China, Italy Hold Talks on Gaza, Ukraine

(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani engaged in high-level talks on Wednesday in Rome, addressing urgent bilateral and global challenges, including the conflicts in Palestine and Ukraine, according...

Chinese authorities save hundreds of hikers from Mount Everest

(MENAFN) Chinese authorities have successfully rescued 580 hikers from the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, state media reported on Wednesday. According to a news agency, the hikers, along with more than 300 personnel including local guides and...

China, India Set to Restart Direct Flights

(MENAFN) China and India are set to resume direct flights before the end of this month, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced on Thursday. Guo stated during a routine press briefing that this development is the most recent...

Chinese Yuan Nudges Down Against U.S. Dollar

(MENAFN) The Chinese yuan continued to face downward pressure on Thursday, as the central parity rate slipped 47 pips to 7.1102 against the U.S. dollar, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS). The daily fixing rate, published...

Chinese hackers infiltrate computer systems of big US law firms

(MENAFN) Several prominent US law firms, including Washington-based Williams & Connolly, have been infiltrated by Chinese hackers, according to reports. Williams & Connolly informed clients that its systems had been compromised and that some...

China, Italy Commit to Deeper Strategic Partnership

(MENAFN) Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized Wednesday that the longstanding exchanges between China and Italy highlight how openness, collaboration, and mutual growth are the best paths forward—rooted in both nations’ cultural...

China’s Forex Reserves Grow Slightly in September

(MENAFN) China’s foreign exchange holdings climbed to $3.338 trillion by the end of September, according to data published by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Tuesday. This marks a moderate increase in the nation's currency...

Trump warns of retaliation against China

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned of significant retaliation against China, accusing Beijing of “becoming very hostile” after it introduced new export controls on rare earth elements and other critical materials. On Thursday, China...

US proposes banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace

(MENAFN) The Trump administration has proposed prohibiting Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on routes to and from the United States, a news agency reported Friday. The US Transportation Department argued that Chinese carriers...

FMs of China, Switzerland hold talks in Ticino to boost trade

(MENAFN) Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi convened in Ticino, Switzerland, on Friday for the fourth round of their strategic dialogue aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and updating their 10-year-old free...

US Treasury Secretary accuses India, China for ongoing Ukraine’s war

(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused India and China of being the “real culprits” behind the ongoing war in Ukraine due to their continued purchases of Russian oil. In an interview with a news agency on Thursday, Bessent...

Trump warns China with new tariffs over rare earths conflict

(MENAFN) In response to China’s recent restrictions on rare earth exports, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new punitive measures, including a significant increase in tariffs and export controls on critical software. Trump’s...