China

China’s navy says ongoing drills near Taiwan to become regular

Apr 06, 2021 08:08

China says the sailing of a Chinese carrier group near self-ruled Taiwan is part of naval drills that will become regular.
Iran-China strategic deal major warning to US: Parliament speaker

Apr 04, 2021 12:23

Parliament Speaker says the recent strategic cooperation agreement signed between the Islamic Republic and China is a major warning to the United States that international relations will no longer be in its favor.
Iran eyes 3-fold increase in exports to China within next few years

Apr 04, 2021 01:17

Iran could triple the value of its exports to China to nearly $27 billion within the next few years, according to senior trade authorities in the country, amid expectations that Tehran and Beijing would exponentially increase their trade relations after signing a long-term economic partnership agreement.
Europe helping with Taiwan’s submarine project in defiance of China: Defense min.

Apr 03, 2021 03:39

Taiwan says European countries, alongside the United States, are providing help for the self-ruled island’s indigenous submarine project, as Taipei works to boost its military capabilities amid tensions with Beijing.
Zarif: Iran-China deal based on win-win approach in pursuit of shared interests

Apr 01, 2021 03:01

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has shed light on the 25-year cooperation roadmap recently signed by Iran and China, saying the historic document has been drafted based on “mutual respect” and a “win-win” approach in pursuit of common interests.
US, Philippines discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea

Apr 01, 2021 09:32

Officials from the United States and the Philippines have discussed China’s recent activities around islands in the South China Sea, where Manila has designated an economic zone.
Ex-FM: Iran-China deal lays out general path to partnership

Apr 01, 2021 06:34

Head of Strategic Council on Foreign Relations said a 25-year deal that Tehran and Beijing includes the general topics about mutual cooperation, not details.
BBC China correspondent John Sudworth ‘relocates’ to Taiwan

Apr 01, 2021 02:04

In yet another sign of deteriorating Sino-British relations, the BBC’s Beijing correspondent, John Sudworth, has reportedly moved to Chinese Taipei (also known as Taiwan).
Suez Canal logjam boosts China-Europe rail link

Mar 31, 2021 11:42

New proposals have been made to expand the capacity of the express rail cargo lines between Chinese plants and European nodes and slash not only time but also cost to lure more goods to flow overland from China to Europe. 2020 data from the Suez Canal’s operator shows as much as 80% of the trade between Asia and Europe still flows via the Canal.
No basis to claims China withheld COVID-19 data: Chinese official

Mar 31, 2021 10:14

A senior Chinese health official has rejected allegations that Beijing withheld data from a team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying there is no factual basis to the claims.