Dmitry Birichevsky, the Department of Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke in the studio of the TV BRICS and CGTN BizTalk special programme about the potential of the Chinese initiative of the same name and the concept of the Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP). The interview took place ahead of the third forum of international cooperation “One Belt, One Road”.  What is your assessment of current trends in the world economy? What is the role…

Since last year, Taiwan has served as a stage for politicians from countries like the US, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Canada and the UK to make a show. Congress members, retired officials, and local leaders of these countries have been flocking to the island for photo opportunities. They speak wildly, showing their “concerns” for the Taiwan question.   Since August 2022, in addition to then Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, visits have been made by South Korean…

The 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in South Africa promised to be theevent of the year from the day it was announced. Global media was awash with analysis of thepopularity of the BRICS+ format. Dozens of countries applied to participate in the summit. Even FrenchPresident Emmanuel Macron asked for an invitation on behalf of France, a NATO and EU member. BRICS+ is popular because it is a new format of international cooperation that respects member…

BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on strengthening basic research to achieve China’s high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology will be published on Tuesday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s 15th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. Strengthening basic research is an…

BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) — The talk of de-risking from China has been gaining ubiquity among Western politicians and business communities recently, while the de-coupling approach seems to be put away, at least in rhetoric. Don’t get fooled. The nature of the new De-word is in fact to re-define risk and decouple from China in selective fields like high-tech and other key areas where those Western powers want to maintain their global dominance. For those who carefully craft and embrace…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing on Monday afternoon. The two sides jointly announced the official establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for a new era. Xi noted that China and Solomon Islands are trustworthy friends and dependable partners to each other. He said that since the two countries established diplomatic relations, their friendly cooperation has become a pacesetter for the relations between China…

   BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) via video conference here on Tuesday. The following is the full text of the address: Staying True to Our Founding Mission and Advancing Unity and Coordination to Realize Greater Development Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of…

BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, aday dedicated to commemorating Qu Yuan, whose legacy of patriotism andperseverance has influenced the country and its people for thousands of years. Qu was a loyal statesman and a patriotic poet in Chu, a major state in the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). He was unjustly exiled by the king of Chu, who disregarded Qu’s policy advice. Heartbroken by the news of rivaling forces seizing Chu’s…

CHINA has denounced the terror attack that left more than 40 people dead in western Uganda recently. A majority of those killed during the attack on a local school by suspected members of the rebel group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), are schoolchildren. Mao Ning, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, expressed the Asianpowerhouse’s condemnation of the terrorist act in the East African country. “China strongly condemns the violent attacks against civilians, especially students, and expresses deep condolences to the innocent…

Over the past few years, the development of Rwanda’s infrastructure and economy has greatly benefitted from the significant investment from China, according to insiders. The two countries have strengthened cooperation in various fields, particularly in the area of investment.   “The collaboration in investment has led to numerous benefits for both countries, such as increased economic growth, job opportunities, and improved access to resources and capital,” Emmanuel Bugingo, chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security in the Chamber…