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China Sees Substantial Increase in Women’s Education Level: White Paper

BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — China has made tremendous efforts to ensure women’s equitable access…

Pass the Torch of Peace from Generation to Generation

History is a mirror, and only by drawing lessons from history can the world avoid…

Xi’s upcoming visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace

BEIJING – At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping will…

China works to ensure fair competition for all market players

BEIJING, April 30 — China’s newly adopted private sector promotion law underscores the country’s commitment…

U.S. ‘geo-economics strategy for global hegemony has historical roots’

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (Xinhua) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent layout of the U.S. “geo-economics” strategy has historical roots, which advocates that the United States should achieve its geo-political dominance through military as well as economic means, a Pakistani economist told Xinhua in a recent interview. When the United States had become a global hegemon decades ago, “it is argued that America should pursue its geo-political ends not just militarily but by primarily employing international economic relations, not in…

Russia-U.S. ties on verge of open armed conflict over Ukraine: Russia’s deputy FM

VLADIVOSTOK, May 5 (Xinhua) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday that Russia and the United States are on the verge of an open armed conflict over Ukraine, but Moscow is trying to prevent this. Ryabkov said that Moscow knew that Kiev was acting under Washington’s instructions when it chose to attack targets in Russia, including a drone strike on the Kremlin, adding that both Ukraine and the United States looked ridiculous when they denied their involvement…

UN Urges Parties to Work on Extension of Black Sea Grain Deal: Spokesman

UNITED NATIONS, May 5 (Xinhua) — The world body is working toward the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and asks all parties concerned to engage constructively, said a UN spokesman on Friday. The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) has not reached agreement to authorize new vessels to participate in the initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports. The JCC continues its daily inspection work on the previously authorized vessels, said…

Russia says Washington behind drone attack on Kremlin

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, May 4 (Xinhua) — Russia has evidence showing that the United States and Ukraine were behind the recent drone attack on the Kremlin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. “We have this data. The data that was received by our special service,” Peskov said about an attempted drone attack Wednesday on the Kremlin. Peskov noted that the United States must understand that Russia is aware of its participation in the terrorist attack, saying that it’s important for Washington…

An overview of Xi’s diplomacy in spring 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after receiving the credentials of 70 ambassadors to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) BEIJING, May 3 (Xinhua) — China’s diplomacy has been in full swing this spring, particularly after China’s exchanges with the world resumed in an orderly manner following continued optimization of its COVID-19 response and the successful conclusion of its “two sessions.” TIGHT SCHEDULE On March 15, Chinese…

Xi says dialogue only viable way out for Ukraine crisis

BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) –Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out for the Ukraine crisis, and no one wins a nuclear war. He made the remarks while talking to his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, over phone. The two sides exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and the Ukraine crisis. China will send a special representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine and other countries to conduct in-depth…

Xinhua Commentary:Major powers should work with China for political settlement of Ukraine crisis

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held phone talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky.During their conversation, Xi reiterated China’s core position on promoting peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, and announced that Beijing will send a special representative on Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine and other countries to conduct in-depth communication with all parties on the political settlement of the crisis.The phone call provides a further illustration of China’s willingness to mediate in the…

Three-day ceasefire holding in Sudan as countries race to evacuate citizens

KHARTOUM The security situation in Sudan has deteriorated sharply in recent days, prompting many countries to evacuate their diplomats and citizens. A three-day nationwide ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts and evacuations appears to be holding. After 48 hours of intense negotiations, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24, to last for 72 hours. Previous attempted ceasefires have failed.The two parties continued to…

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