RIGHT BG
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan Jan 23, 2026.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday approved a decision to dissolve the 465-seat House of Representatives.
As mayors from around the world jointly lit a torch to mark the opening of a dialogue event in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, they also ignited a shared vision for developing the ice and snow economy and advancing cooperation among global winter cities.
Leading a delegation of executives from over 20 enterprises, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will kick off his four-day China tour on Sunday, becoming the second leader of a European Union member state to visit China within three weeks.
He announced its establishment on Jan 15, one day after US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, claimed the second phase of the Gaza peace deal had been launched.But, noting US presidential memorandum on Jan 7 saw the nation exit 66 international organizations, many observers wonder whether the "Board of Peace" is aimed at replacing the existing United Nations system.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) and its CEO Jamie Dimon for closing his and related entities' accounts in February 2021 allegedly for political reasons.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Jan 22, 2026.
The visits to China have helped nations, and will help more countries, improve their perception of China and rediscover the vast potential of the Chinese market, experts said.
The two sides are preparing for the sixth meeting of the China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation, with around 50 companies expected to attend, a spokesperson from the ministry noted.
The European Union has serious doubts about many elements of the Board of Peace proposed by the United States, including its scope, governance and compatibility with the United Nations Charter, said European Council President Antonio Costa after the council's emergency summit concluded shortly after midnight Thursday.
US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026.After the announcement, the US president told reporters huddled on the sidelines in Davos that the deal gave the US "everything it wanted" on Greenland. "It's a deal that everybody's very happy with.
A special study session for principal officials at the provincial and ministerial level on studying and implementing the guiding principles of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) on the morning of Jan 20.
Efforts to promote regional equity will continue, including dedicated enrollment plans for rural and less-developed areas, while stricter measures will be enforced against improper practices like "gaokaomigration", where students fake their registration location to take the exam in less competitive places.
Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026.He said Japan is unable to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, and cannot win the trust of the international community.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the latest cybersecurity package rolled out by the European Commission aimed at forcibly de-risking supply chains in the mobile networks, which some commentators say targets China.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has publicly accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to speak directly regarding Denmark's position on Greenland, said Danish local media on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026.It's a very small ask compared to what we have given them for many decades," he said in the speech in apparent reference to Greenland.
US President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026.In a critique of Trump's "new colonialism," Macron emphasized Europe's commitment to international law and sovereignty. Earlier on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Trump's tariff threats a "mistake" that risked a "downward spiral" in ties.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that he is seeking "immediate negotiations" once again over the acquisition of Greenland, while insisting that he would not use force.
The United States' campaign to own Greenland has prompted the European Union to suspend approval of the trade deal it agreed with Washington back in July.But the BBC quoted Manfred Weber, an influential German member of the European Parliament, saying "approval is not possible at this stage".
China on Wednesday welcomed Japanese citizens to visit the country to see giant pandas "Xiao Xiao" and "Lei Lei," as the two pandas currently living in Japan are set to return to China.
China's artificial intelligence (AI) sector continued to gain momentum in 2025, with more than 6,000 related enterprises and the core industry expected to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan (about $168 billion), an official said Wednesday.
A spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday condemned actions by "Taiwan independence" forces that infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of mainland spouses in Taiwan.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will not attend an emergency Group of Seven summit proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.I like Macron, but he's not going to be there very much longer, as you know," Trump said of the French president, whose term is set to end in 2027.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for solid efforts to secure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).And while advancing economic growth, steady efforts should be made to raise quality of life for the people.
China has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his reelection as president of the Central African Republic.In his message, Xi noted that in recent years, China and the Central African Republic have continued to deepen political mutual trust.
Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026."The Tribunal systematically adjudicated and exposed the crimes of Japanese militarism in planning, preparing for, and invading China and other Asian nations, as well as in launching the Pacific War," Sun said.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday presided over a symposium for soliciting opinions and suggestions on the draft government work report as well as the draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
Speaking at a daily news conference, Guo said China strongly condemned the post and has launched serious representation against the remarks, which viciously spread fake news about China and smeared the country's image.
China blasted the "China threat" narrative and called for safeguarding the international law when commenting on the Greenland issue on Monday.
京公网安备 11010202009201号] [京ICP备05004340号-1]
