President Xi Jinping made the remarks in a telephone conversation with then U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the latter's request on Jan. 17, 2025.
How Could the Luban Lock Promote World Peace?
The current global security situation is intricate and challenging, with frequent outbreaks of international political disputes and even military conflicts. Maintaining world peace has become an urgent priority. What lessons can the Luban Lock offer in that regard?
President Xi Jinping made the remarks in a telephone conversation with then U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the latter's request on Jan. 17, 2025.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing on Jan. 20, 2025.
While trade war may be unavoidable, negotiations b/w China, US are equally vital
Facing extreme U.S. pressure, China must protect its own interests, says Liu Weidong, a research fellow at the Institute of American Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. In this video, Liu argues that while engaging in a trade war may be unavoidable, negotiations are equally vital. He stresses the importance of drawing on historical experiences to advocate for a strategy that maximizes China's advantages.
A video released last week by the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily features a humanoid robot developed in China, demonstrating a human-like gait and speed as it strolls through a plaza in Shenzhen. Passersby are seen capturing the moment with their mobile phones, visibly impressed by the robot's movements.
China expected to respond with greater calm during Trump’s 2nd term
Liu Weidong, a research fellow at the Institute of American Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, explains how China has learned from the four years of dealing with Trump in his first term. Liu emphasizes that while Trump may use uncertainty as a strategy, China is expected to respond with greater calm and composure during his second term.
Diplomacy Talk | Belt and Road builds wealth, not debt
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) isn't a debt trap — it's a lifeline for developing nations, according to Hussein Askary, vice chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden. Speaking from his unique Iraqi-Swedish perspective, Askary challenges Western narratives about the China-proposed global initiative.
In this interview, Askary explains that Chinese loans work differently from Western ones. While Western loans demand quick repayment, Chinese infrastructure loans offer longer terms and target projects that boost economic growth. Using examples from Sri Lanka and Montenegro, he shows how China has been flexible with repayments during crises.
However, Askary notes that geopolitical pressure remains the initiative's biggest challenge, with some countries given threats not to participate. Despite these obstacles, he sees the BRI as vital for global development, particularly in regions like the Middle East where economic growth is key to lasting peace and stability. Notably, the BRI has grown beyond just building roads and railways — it now helps countries develop their own industries and gain new technologies.
Biden's alliance cliques just collapsible castles built on shaky foundation of fabricated risks
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