China’s National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (NAFMII) said on Tuesday that 10 more foreign-funded institutions have been approved as lead underwriters or underwriters of debt financing instruments for non-financial enterprises, in a major step for financial opening. Also on Tuesday, the Shanghai branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced the […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a week-long trip to the west coast of Africa on January 22, while just four days prior, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his annual New Year's first visit to Africa. It is worth noting the self-contradicting attitude of the West, represented by the US, toward China-Africa […]
China delivered the country’s first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) vessel for liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Tuesday, according to China Ship News. The vessel will serve China-EU energy cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative in Cyprus, marking another breakthrough for China’s shipbuilding industry. The vessel was built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry […]
As a result of their economic shocks and social and political unrest, the US and the EU have drastically reduced financial support for Ukraine. Washington and Brussels fearlessly restate their commitments to Kiev and declare belief in the earliest possible victory over Russia, despite the obvious circumstances. Moscow calls for negotiations, but the fundamental objectives […]
To promote the healthy development of economic and trade relations with the EU, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on Tuesday announced new plans to strengthen management of geographical indications (GIs) and expedite the implementation of the second batch of 350 GI products under the China-EU Agreement on Geographical Indicators. As a mark to […]
Even if there are differences between China and Belgium, as long as the two sides mutually respect each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity and core interests, they can overcome differences and engage in effective cooperation, which is the key principle underpinning the sound and steady development of China-Belgium relations, Chinese Ambassador to Belgium Cao Zhongming told […]
Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, became the first senior CPC official to visit the US since the summit meeting between two heads of state in San Francisco last November. Chinese experts believe Liu's visit, apart from allowing inter-party diplomacy to play bigger role in […]
As natural gas plays an increasingly important role in the global energy transition and global energy trade, the strengthened position the US has taken in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market has become an urgent reminder that vigilance is needed as to the impact of Washington's growing energy hegemony and potential measures it may […]
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has accelerated its internal restructuring process after its leadership reshuffle in October. Its latest disclosed restructuring plan has cut the number of divisions within the CFA from 21 to 16. Also, it is highly likely that the future operation of the Chinese third-tier professional soccer league will be unified under […]
Central government authorities extended warm congratulations on Monday to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for the successful completion of the 7th District Council (DC) Election, another important milestone unveiling a new chapter for local governance. While the city has been immersed in a joyful sentiment of moving forward, in a sharp contrast to […]