17 May 2024
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You’re tired of hearing it, we’re tired of saying it, but China-Russia ties are stronger than ever.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Beijing.
Following extensive talks with Xi Jinping, the two leaders released a humongous joint statement on China-Russia relations....
July 26, 2024
On Wednesday, the macro planner (NDRC) and finance ministry (MoF) announced increased subsidies to support the struggling consumer trade-in program. That was quick: Just last Friday, the State Council said more support was in the pipeline. Some context: The State… Read More »
July 26, 2024
China’s top policymaking body is raising the alarm on flood season. On Thursday, Xi Jinping chaired a Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) meeting on flood control. Xi warned top leadership that floods are hitting the country hard: (Xinhua) “This year…rivers are… Read More »
July 26, 2024
China is looking to mend fences with India. On Thursday, top diplomat Wang Yi met with India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Vientiane, Laos. The pair met earlier this month… Read More »