Decoupling Chinese mainland-U.S. Trade ‘Destined to Fail’, Says Commerce Minister
Chinese commerce minister Wang warns that efforts to decouple Chinese mainland-US trade will fail, highlighting 18% and 34.7% growth in goods and services since 2017.
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Ukraine Aims for 50% Arms Self-Reliance as Allies Divert Patriot Defenses
President Zelenskyy pledges that Ukraine will produce half of its weapons domestically within six months as NATO allies divert Patriot systems to bolster Kyiv’s air defenses.
Netanyahu Vows Continued Action in Southern Syria to Protect Druze
Israeli PM Netanyahu vows military action in southern Syria to enforce demilitarization and defend the Druze minority amid rising regional tensions.
UN Appoints Cong Guang as Horn of Africa Envoy
UN Secretary-General Guterres names Cong Guang as his special envoy to the Horn of Africa, bringing 23+ years of UN peacekeeping experience to the role.
Guterres Condemns Deadly Strike on Gaza Holy Family Church
Guterres condemns the deadly strike on Gaza’s Holy Family Church, calling for ceasefire, civilian protection and scaled humanitarian aid amid rising displacement and fuel shortages.
Peng Liyuan Champions China-U.S. Youth Friendship in Beijing Event
Peng Liyuan invites Chinese mainland and U.S. youths to champion peace and friendship at a Beijing exchange, backed by a 50,000-strong program launched in 2023.
China, South Africa Deepen Strategic Partnership in Beijing
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile reinforce their countries’ strategic partnership, pledging deeper cooperation and modernization goals.
Chinese Mainland: U.S. Fentanyl Tariffs Undermine Anti-Drug Cooperation
The Chinese mainland warns that U.S. ‘fentanyl tariffs’ could derail bilateral drug-control efforts, calling for dialogue based on equality, respect and mutual benefit.
Xi’s Ethnic Work Thoughts Study Book Now in Five Minority Languages
Book on Xi Jinping’s thoughts on ethnic work now published in Mongolian, Tibetan, Uygur, Kazakh and Korean.
Global Outcry as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Damascus, UNSC Plans Emergency Session
Israeli air strikes on Damascus and Sweida spark global condemnation, prompting the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session amid rising civilian casualties.