The recent visit of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to China marks a pivotal moment in the enduring and evolving relationship between Pakistan and China.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his nation's strong relations with China, as the two sides celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
The White House announced on May 14 that tariffs on solar cells and modules will increase from 25 percent to 50 percent in 2024.
“The 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations is not just an event, or just a number, but also an embodiment of the success and commitment of our two countries in building up enough trust and partnership over the last fifty years,” said Dato Abdul Majid, president of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association and former Malaysian ambassador to China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
"Over the last 15 years, China has become the largest trading partner of Africa," said Zohra Makhlouf, sub-director in the General Directorate of Territorial Planning of the Tunisian Ministry of Equipment and Housing, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
Robert Chu, vice-president for operations at FedEx China, said the US logistics provider will continue to invest in network development, digital-related services and key regions in China this year.
The U.S. tariff hikes are designed to contain competitive new energy industries in China and to balance the U.S. trade deficit through protective measures, said Linjie Chou Zanadu, a senior research fellow at the European Center for Peace and Development, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
China's Assistant Foreign Minister Hua Chunying posted on X this Monday, noting that the U.S. employs double standards regardingthe topic of "overcapacity."
The Chinese top leader's visit to Europe has instilled confidence in a world full of uncertainty, as evidenced by the Sino-French statements.
China's relationships with Central and Eastern European countries can foster the development of the region and help bridge the gaps within Europe, ultimately benefiting the continent as a whole.
Implementing protectionist policies to restrict so-called overcapacity, which limits market competition and protects backward production capacity, will cause serious damage to global industrial development and the home country, Wenhui Daily reported on April 21, quoting experts.
The U.S. and European narrative on China's ‘industrial overcapacity' reflects the fears of losing their investment in clean energy products, such as solar, EV, and semiconductors from similar products from China that are more competitive, said a former Malaysian ambassador to China.
The first-ever trilateral summit among the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines was held at the White House on April 11, with debates around the contested South China Sea high on the meeting agenda, capturing the attention of international media and analysts.