“Russia-China ties are undoubtedly experiencing absolutely the best times in the entire history of these relations,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. “The relationship is pragmatic, trusting and mutually respectful. This can be characterised as an ideal format for relations…
China’s population falls for 1st time since 1961
China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years, with the national birth rate hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 people. The population in 2022 – 1.4118 billion – fell by 850,000 from 2021. China’s…
East China city offers support to families with multiple children
Jinan, capital of east China’s Shandong Province, began to hand out cash subsidies starting this year to encourage families to have more children. Couples in the city would be receiving a monthly allowance of 600 yuan (about 88.6 U.S. dollars)…
China suspends Visas for South Koreans
China is suspending short-term visas for South Koreans seeking to visit the country in an apparent retaliation of South Korea’s new coronavirus testing requirements on Chinese visitors. The China Embassy in Seoul made the announcement Tuesday on its official WeChat…
Taiwan president thanks visiting German lawmakers
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday said that a visit by a delegation of German lawmakers showed Berlin’s support for Taiwan, which is facing growing tensions with China. The delegation, headed by Bundestag defence committee chairperson Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, arrived in…
Ex-GE worker jailed for plotting to steal trade secrets for China
A former General Electric engineer has been sentenced to two years in prison in the United States for conspiring to steal trade secrets to benefit China. Xiaoqing Zheng, who worked as an engineer specialising in turbine sealing technology at GE…
New Year: Countries around the world celebrate after Covid lull
Countries around the world have celebrated New Year, after two years of muted or cancelled events due to the Covid pandemic. Celebrations have taken place on the east coast of the United States, and in Brazil, Argentina and the Caribbean.…
China Covid: US considers restrictions on Chinese arrivals
The US is considering imposing new Covid restrictions on Chinese arrivals, after Beijing announced it would reopen its borders next month. American officials say this is due to a lack of transparency surrounding the virus in China, as cases surge.…
Chinese foreign minister paints rosy picture of Australia-China relationship to come
China’s foreign minister has painted a rosy picture of the future of Australia’s relationship with his country, saying a meeting between him and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is a new start on the “journey” to improving bilateral relations. Senator…
Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China
China’s largest city, Shanghai, has ordered most of its schools to take classes online as Covid cases soar. Nurseries and childcare centres will also shut from Monday, according to Shanghai’s education bureau. Restrictions were eased by Chinese authorities earlier this…