China
Egypt becomes first MENA country to issue ‘panda bonds’ in Chinese market for 3.5 bln yuan
Business
October 17, 2023
Egypt becomes first MENA country to issue ‘panda bonds’ in Chinese market for 3.5 bln yuan
Egypt has become the first nation in the Middle East and Africa to issue sustainable international “panda bonds” on the…
Beijing to host global gathering as Xi Jinping lays out China’s vision
World
October 16, 2023
Beijing to host global gathering as Xi Jinping lays out China’s vision
Beijing CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is gathering world leaders in Beijing this week for a high profile forum…
China wants to be a peace broker in the Middle East. How has it responded to the Israel-Gaza war?
Middle East
October 11, 2023
China wants to be a peace broker in the Middle East. How has it responded to the Israel-Gaza war?
When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Beijing in June, China vowed to contribute “Chinese wisdom, Chinese strength” to resolve the…
Philippines says three fishermen killed after boat collides with ‘foreign’ vessel in South China Sea
World
October 4, 2023
Philippines says three fishermen killed after boat collides with ‘foreign’ vessel in South China Sea
CNN — The Philippines is investigating the deaths of three Filipino fishermen after they were killed in a collision with…
US condemns China’s reported life sentence of acclaimed Uyghur scholar
World
October 2, 2023
US condemns China’s reported life sentence of acclaimed Uyghur scholar
CNN — The United States has condemned China’s reported sentencing of prominent Uyghur academic Rahile Dawut to life in prison,…
US warns of Chinese disinformation. China says that’s disinformation
World
October 2, 2023
US warns of Chinese disinformation. China says that’s disinformation
CNN — A US State Department report that accuses the Chinese government of expanding disinformation efforts is “in itself disinformation,”…
Currency exchange between Egypt, China and UAE to start in 2024
Egypt
October 1, 2023
Currency exchange between Egypt, China and UAE to start in 2024
The Central Bank of Egypt will begin activating the exchange agreement between the pound, the Chinese yuan, and the UAE…
US issues stark warning about China’s information efforts
World
September 29, 2023
US issues stark warning about China’s information efforts
CNN — The US State Department issued a striking warning in a report on Thursday accusing the Chinese government of…
Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here’s why it matters for the world
World
September 29, 2023
Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here’s why it matters for the world
Hong Kong CNN — Maritime disputes across the vast South China Sea have ratcheted up in recent years as an…
China has poured billions into Africa’s infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
World
September 27, 2023
China has poured billions into Africa’s infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
Hong Kong CNN — The inauguration of two new electricity-generating units in Zimbabwe’s Hwange power station last month was not…