* The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, one day before the opening of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress. * Lawmakers will deliberate on the central government’s annual work report, andContinue Reading
The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China’s top political advisory body, opened its annual session on Wednesday in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping, together with other leaders, attended the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall ofContinue Reading
China’s top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will hold its annual session from March 4 to 11 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Tuesday. The fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee will begin at 3Continue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Britain-U.S. relationship is “obviously not what it was,” as Britain reaffirmed its decision not to join the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, British media reported on Tuesday. Speaking to The Sun, Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has “not been helpful.” “I neverContinue Reading
As the annual national “two sessions” approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy and reform support to ensure steady economic growth and social progress. High on the agenda is the review of a guiding development blueprint for the newContinue Reading
Following the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran that began on Saturday, global attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz, particularly after Iran warned it could disrupt transit through this vital waterway in retaliation, sending shockwaves through international markets. What makes the strait so vital? Has this critical passagewayContinue Reading
When a major power normalizes the use of force during ongoing negotiations, it erodes trust — not only between the parties involved, but within the global system as a whole. At a moment when diplomacy remained on the table, Washington chose to set it ablaze. As the UnitedContinue Reading
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made theContinue Reading
QatarEnergy has suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following a drone attack, straining the global LNG market. On Monday, Iranian drones struck two sites, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Defence: a water tank at a power plant in Mesaieed Industrial City and an energy facility in Ras Laffan belongingContinue Reading
A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East, setting off waves of missile exchanges, mounting casualties, and far-reaching political and security repercussions. Below is a timeline of how events unfolded: —Continue Reading
