Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephonic conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, with Beijing yet again calling to an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The call, made at Ukraine’s request, was the first reported high-level conversation between… Read More ›
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Honduras signals U-turn, keeps China at bay, continues diplomatic relations with US, Taiwan
In a significant development, Honduran president Xiomara Castro said, the incoming government does not plan on establishing diplomatic ties with China as it prioritizes U.S. relations, signaling a reversal of her pre-election stance. Castro appears to have won the country’s… Read More ›
EU adopts resolution to deepen economic ties with Taiwan
On Thursday, the European Union adopted a resolution to deepen economic ties with Taiwan. Interestingly, a similar deal with China has been put on hold. The European Parliament voted 580 to 26 votes, backing a non-binding resolution requesting the European… Read More ›
Britain-Australia trade deal could potentially be signed mid-June
On Thursday, Britain’s envoy to Australia said, both countries have held another round of talks towards a free trade deal. A trade agreement could potentially be signed between the two sometime in mid-June. Britain’s trade deal with Australia is one… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia along with its 3 Arab allies restore diplomatic and commercial ties with Qatar
In a significant development, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said, it would restore full diplomatic ties with Qatar. Saudi Arabia and its three Arab allies have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties with Doha at a summit in the kingdom, said… Read More ›
Qatar purchased $500 million Lebanese government bonds
Qatar’s move is probably aimed at increasing its traction in the Middle East and comes in the wake of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cutting diplomatic ties with it since June 2017 and have accused Doha… Read More ›
Chinese exports to the U.S. continues despite U.S. tariffs
Although China’s July exports to the U.S. is marginally lower than June, data shows its exports to the United States has accelerated ahead of the imposition of more tariffs. Despite the rumblings coming from in the intensifying trade war between… Read More ›