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World Cup should be platform for global unity - June 14, 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has finally arrived. The tournament kicks off last Thursday in Mexico City, where Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match. Featuring an expanded roster of 48 teams and a record-breaking 104 matches over 39 days, the global event, which will unfold across an unprecedented three host nations — Canada, Mexico and the United States — is the largest ever.
Japanese business community should speak out to the Takaichi government - June 14, 2026
Last Thursday, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (JCCIC) released the White Paper on the Chinese Economy and Japanese Enterprises 2026 in Beijing.
Political-military alignment with ulterior motives the real threat to regional stability - June 14, 2026
With the Sanae Takaichi government of Japan leading the charge, the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government of the Philippines eagerly following, and the Lai Ching-te authorities of China's Taiwan region enthusiastically lending their support, East Asia is witnessing the gradual formation of a potentially destabilizing political-military alignment.
Maritime traffic enforcement east of Taiwan Island sends a pointed warning to Japan, the Philippines - June 11, 2026
On June 10, China's Ministry of Transport concluded a maritime traffic enforcement and hydrographic survey operation in waters east of Taiwan Island. The operation demonstrates that China's exercise of jurisdiction in the waters east of Taiwan Island has moved beyond legal pronouncements and policy statements, and has now been translated into comprehensive practices, including on-site law enforcement, hydrographic survey operation, navigation management, and safety assurance.
China's trade data provide food for thought - June 11, 2026
China's exports rose by 19.4 percent in May from a year earlier, accelerating from April's already impressive 14.1 percent growth. Imports grew even faster, jumping 27.4 percent after April's 25.3 percent increase. Total trade expanded by 16.9 percent in yuan terms, pushing monthly trade above 4 trillion yuan ($587 billion) for the third consecutive month and bringing the cumulative trade growth for the first five months of the year to 15.3 percent.
Real issue is some developed economies' ostrich approach to self-made vulnerabilities - June 10, 2026
France is reportedly considering proposing a video dialogue between the G7 members and China with the aim of addressing "global trade imbalances".
US trying to rope allies into suppression - June 10, 2026
In yet another move to crack down on China's high-tech industries, the United States on Monday groundlessly added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, along with Baidu, BYD, and some other Chinese tech companies, to a list of companies it alleges are aiding China's military.
What does overseas popularity of electric ‘beng bengs’ tell us? - June 09, 2026
Once viewed as "low-end transportation," China's electric two-wheelers and tricycles are now sparking a global export boom, becoming another shining example of Chinese manufacturing going global - following in the footsteps of new-energy vehicles and photovoltaic products.
Strategic guidance keeps China-DPRK ties advancing with times, achieving new progress - June 09, 2026
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping's state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Monday and Tuesday presents an opportunity to strengthen top-level planning and strategic guidance for China-DPRK relations in the new era.
Visit to further consolidate relations of good neighbors, good friends and good comrades - June 08, 2026
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from Monday to Tuesday at the invitation of Kim Jong-un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.
