The defence ministers of China and Iran have agreed on closer cooperation on the sidelines of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO, being held in Kazakhstan. Iran’s Brigadier General, Mohammed-Reza Astiani said: “Improved cooperation and rapprochement on both sides is needed to resolve regional and international security problems.” He spoke after talks with […]
China summons German ambassador, denies involvement in spy cases
Germany’s ambassador to Beijing, Patricia Flor, has been summoned to China’s Foreign Ministry following the arrest of several suspected Chinese spies. Writing on her X handle, Flor said she was summoned after four Germans were arrested this week for allegedly spying for Chinese secret services. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Wang Wenbin confirmed the summons, saying […]
Africa-China cooperation: Forging a path to a shared future, By Olalekan A. Babatunde
…to build a genuine shared future and prosperity, Africa and China need greater cooperation. Humanity is in need of mutually beneficial cooperation and solidarity in working together and aligning individual interests to solve problems. There is no better place to forge that cooperation than in Africa. The way Africa and China are going promises to […]
5.7-magnitude quake jolts China’s Taiwan
The China Earthquake Networks Centre, CENC, has confirmed that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County of China’s Taiwan at 6:50 p.m. Monday (Beijing Time). The epicentre was monitored at 23.76 degrees north latitude and 121.51 degrees east longitude. According to CENC, the quake struck at a depth of 10 km. ”Previously at 6:46 pm Monday […]
Is a third world war coming?, By Azu Ishiekwene
If after 77 years, Israel would still not accept the UN’s two-state solution to the problem in Palestine, preferring instead to kill over 30,000 Palestinians in pursuit of the last Hamas; if recourse to the International Criminal Court (ICC) cannot restrain Israel from the widespread carnage in Gaza; if the US, Britain and France will […]
Israel reopens airspace after attack by Iran
A global community of shared future: The Chinese examples, By Hammeed M. Bello
President Xi Jinping, at different times, has placed emphasis on a “win-win” ideology that will deliver a “shared future” to mankind. This does not sound like manipulative rhetoric, because the Chinese President has demonstrated palpable commitments in providing alternative platforms to draw the world much closer with a promise not to interfere in the internal […]
What needs to be known about China’s claim to Taiwan, By Olalekan A. Babatunde
…in making comments on China’s claim on Taiwan, we need to understand their shared distinct history, interests and the position of almost every country of the world to this, including the UN. For us here, “Nigeria opposes any separatist activities aimed at ‘Taiwan’s independence’ and foreign interference in internal affairs of other states and fully […]
Ukraine war: Send very clear messages to Russia – France tells China
The French Foreign Minister, Stephane Sejourne on Monday expressed hope that “China sends very clear messages to Russia” over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sejourne disclosed this during a press conference in Beijing after meeting his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The French Foreign Minister harped on the need to negotiate a lasting peace with Ukraine. […]
China and the global goal of a community with shared future for humanity, By Austin Maho
Since then the pursuit of a global community with a shared future for mankind has remain a major point in diplomatic circles. This is because the world need peace to progress, in recognition of the fact that our common humanity can go a long way in fostering global harmony, fairness, equity and justice. A global […]