The United States has pushed back a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran and the need to address a stalled passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move shows that Washington may have overestimated its influence in a region where Chin
An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.
The current president of Chile steps into a country that once stood as a beacon of economic stability in Latin America. Decades ago, the nation blended free‑market policies with moderate social spending, slashing poverty and attracting foreign capital. That model earned Chile praise from economists
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, had a chat with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, over the phone. He suggested that Afghanistan and Pakistan should sort out their issues by talking, not fighting. Wang advised both sides to stay calm and meet face-to-face soon to stop the fighting and tal
Paraguay, a small landlocked nation with 6. 4 million people, is at the center of a subtle diplomatic tug‑of‑war between Beijing and Taipei. The country’s long‑standing recognition of Taiwan makes it the only South American state still officially allied with Taipei. A change in stance would signal a
China is turning its focus toward cutting‑edge science to stay ahead of the United States. The country’s leader has set a five‑year plan that pushes investment into fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum chips, new energy sources and next‑generation communications. These areas are see
China held back for hours after U. S. and Israel struck Iran, then voiced concern and urged a pause in fighting. The next day its foreign minister called the attacks “unacceptable” and pushed for more dialogue. China has a pattern of condemning force while staying out of direct action. It kee
China’s foreign minister said that the recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran should end immediately. He told his Israeli counterpart that using force rarely solves problems; it often creates new ones and leaves lasting damage. The real power of a military lies in keeping peace, not
Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry
The conversation began at a global summit, where a former Canadian leader mentioned the term “new world order. ” That remark upset leaders in Washington and sparked tension with Canada, especially over trade issues. The same day, a well‑known investor stepped onto the stage in Munich and urged count
