BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China. Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, outside the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2026. Xi…

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — As U.S. President Donald Trump is kicking off his state visit to China — the first by a U.S. president in almost nine years, the two countries face an opportunity to explore the building of a strategic, constructive and stable China-U.S. relationship. A review of bilateral relations, which have maintained overall stability despite ups and downs, demonstrates that head-of-state diplomacy has always served as the “anchor” of the relationship, playing an irreplaceable strategic guiding role…

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — The Chinese capital will soon become the setting for one of the most closely watched, high-stakes diplomatic encounters of the year, as the leaders of the world’s two largest economies prepare to meet face-to-face. This will be U.S. President Donald Trump’s first state visit to China since his re-election, and the second time Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted him in the country — their last such meeting in the country took place nearly a…

Brazil expands energy cooperation and introduces measures to support fuel market stability Brazil has significantly increased diesel imports from Russia in recent months, with new trade data showing Russia has become the country’s main external supplier of the fuel. According to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS, the growth reflects the strengthening of energy trade relations and Brazil’s efforts to ensure stable supplies for the domestic market. According to figures from Brazil’s Comex Stat foreign trade system, operated by…

BRICS collaboration expands as researchers prepare joint telescope technology projects and upcoming astronomy meetings India and South Africa are strengthening bilateral scientific cooperation with a renewed focus on astronomy and space research, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. India’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Prabhat Kumar, described the initiative as a symbol of New Delhi’s commitment to scientific research, innovation, and international academic cooperation. He emphasised that scientific collaboration remains an important component of India’s foreign policy and highlighted…

Starting May 1, China will implement its zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to expanding high-standard opening up and providing new development opportunities for Africa. Produced by Xinhua Global Service African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Observers say that China’s zero-tariff policy will further dismantle trade barriers, deepen China-Africa cooperation, and generate lasting benefits for the people of China and Africa, opening new avenues for jointly advancing modernisation. BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) — In the rolling, lush fields of Ibiza Village in Kayonza District, eastern Rwanda, farmers are busy cultivating red chilli peppers. Growing demand from the Chinese market is likely to keep them even busier, thus bringing higher incomes. For hundreds of farmers in Kayonza,…

Amid rising volatility and growing protectionism in global trade, China’s zero-tariff policy underscores its firm commitment to fostering an open world economy, advancing shared development across the Global South through practical cooperation, and injecting stability into the global trade system and economic growth. NAIROBI, May 9 (Xinhua) — Starting Friday, China fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, as announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in a congratulatory message to the 39th…

Effective on May 1, the zero-tariff treatment, together with an upgraded “green channel” for African agro exports, reaffirms China’s commitment to a high-level opening up and is expected to facilitate deeper China-Africa cooperation in trade and investment. JOHANNESBURG, May 8 (Xinhua) — Analysts have welcomed China’s zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, highlighting its significance to boosting the continent’s industrial development and participation in global value chains. Effective on May 1, the zero-tariff treatment,…

Analysts hail China’s zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, noting its importance in driving the region’s industrial development and modernisation, as well as enhancing its engagement with global value chains. Produced by Xinhua Global Service. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency