Chinese minister warns China, US on course for conflict

Chinese minister warns China, US on course for conflict

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are headed for “conflict and confrontation” if the U.S. doesn’t change course, striking a combative tone at a moment when relations between the rivals are at a historic low. In his first news conference since taking office late last year, Qin’s harsh language … Read more

China opposes claims of “prior knowledge” of Russian attack on Ukraine

China opposes claims of “prior knowledge” of Russian attack on Ukraine

China’s ministry of defence said on Thursday it was completely false to say that China had “prior knowledge” of Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine and that such claims were a smear. The ministry comment came in response to foreign media reports which said China ignored warnings by the United States that Russia would attack Ukraine. China … Read more

‘China economy will turn more to local market’

‘China economy will turn more to local market’

China’s economy will become more dependent on its domestic market even as it opens up further for global trade, former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan said at the annual International Finance Forum on Saturday. Foreign trade accounted for 64% of China‘s economy in 2006 and will gradually decline to about 25%, Huang said at the meeting … Read more