China, Vietnam hold ministerial meeting on diplomacy, defense and public security
17/03/2026 | 4 min
China and Vietnam have held the first ministerial meeting of their "3+3" strategic dialogue in Hanoi. Foreign ministers and ministers of public security and national defense from both sides chaired the meeting on Monday.
U.S.: Trump China trip may be delayed, not linked to Strait of Hormuz
17/03/2026 | 4 min
The U.S. says President Donald Trump's visit to China could be postponed due to the war with Iran. Speaking in Paris, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the possible delay is unrelated to the Strait of Hormuz.
China expands pilot cities for cross-border trade facilitation
17/03/2026 | 4 min
China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 this year, adding 20 cities to the list. New measures will focus on boosting trade in goods and services, and promoting digital and green trade.
German chancellor rules out military participation in Strait of Hormuz mission
16/03/2026 | 4 min
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ruled out any military involvement in protecting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the conflict involving Iran is not a matter for NATO.
Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete second spacewalk
16/03/2026 | 4 min
China says astronauts aboard its space station have successfully completed another spacewalk.