A Commentary by Lawal Sale At a time the world is facing unprecedented turbulence and uncertainties through growing suppression, protectionism and conflicts, Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his wisdom, put forward a solution to moderating global uncertainties in 2021 by launching the Global Development Initiative (GDI) during the 76th SessionContinue Reading
A former U.S. state legislator has said that China’s growing international recognition reflects its leadership role in addressing global challenges and assuming greater responsibilities. In a recent virtual interview with Xinhua, Greg Cusack, who served in the Iowa state legislature from 1973 to 1981, said that he was notContinue Reading
At Mexico’s ancient Maya archaeological site of Chichen Itza, the stone pyramids and temples still tell stories of a remarkable civilization that flourished centuries ago. The historic site, which dates back to the 5th century AD, witnessed a dialogue between civilizations when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited there duringContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, stipulating that any armed attack against one of the three countries will be considered an attack against them all. Analysts say the deal could mark a significant step toward closer strategic coordination among the three countriesContinue Reading
China’s consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.5 percent year on year in July, official data showed Sunday. Consumers shop at a market in Huzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua) The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increased 0.9Continue Reading
China’s producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went up 3.5 percent year on year in July, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Sunday. On a month-on-month basis, PPI dipped 0.7 percent last month, the NBS data showed. Analyzing the monthly changes,Continue Reading
CGTN China’s research and development (R&D) investment has ranked first globally, surpassing the United States, according to a new report released from Japan’s science and technology authorities on Friday. The Science and Technology Indicators 2026 report, compiled by Japan’s National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP), tracks innovationContinue Reading
Perceptions of China were improving in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe, as visa facilitation measures allowed more Europeans to experience the country directly and gain a better understanding of its development, cultural heritage and modernization. China’s commitment to peaceful development, openness and practical international cooperation has contributed to improvingContinue Reading
By our Correspondent Nigeria and China have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at expanding collaboration in film, broadcasting, digital media and the creative economy, in a move the two countries described as a major step towards strengthening cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges. The cooperation agreement was signed betweenContinue Reading
China’s foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 19.2 percent year on year in July, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday. The total value of goods imports and exports reached 4.66 trillion yuan (about 686.26 billion U.S. dollars) last month, remaining above 4 trillion yuan forContinue Reading
