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Covid pandemic reduced Chinese loans to Africa, report
China's lending to African countries fell to a 16-year low in 2020 as the current Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on economies across the world.
By Agency 4 years ago
Covid pandemic reduced Chinese loans to Africa, report
Western officials raise concerns over China's secret naval facility in Cambodia
This the officials said is one of Beijing's strategies to build a network of military facilities around the world in support of its aspirations to become a true global power.
By Agency 4 years ago
Western officials raise concerns over China's secret naval facility in Cambodia
UN human rights chief concludes Chinese trip with cautious criticism on human rights abuse
Bachelet is the first UN human rights chief to visit China since 2005, and her trip was the result of years of negotiation. Activists disappointed she did not criticise human rights violations.
By Agency 4 years ago
UN human rights chief concludes Chinese trip with cautious criticism on human rights abuse
China announces military drills near Taiwan after Biden remarks
China has announced that it conducted military drills near Taiwan amid President Joe Biden's comments that the U.S. would defend the island if Beijing invaded.
By Agency 4 years ago
China announces military drills near Taiwan after Biden remarks
China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat
The speculation of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan amid Beijing's support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented capital flight from China.
By Agency 4 years ago
China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat