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As COP29 winds down, a new analysis says China’s cumulatiuve emissions now worse than EU's
As COP29 nears an end, a new report reveals that China’s cumulative emissions within its borders have surpassed those of the European Union’s 27 member states.
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Nicaragua unveils new canal route in bid to rival Panama
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has unveiled plans for a 445-kilometre interoceanic canal that would provide an alternative to the congested Panama Canal, presenting the proposal to Chinese investors at a regional business summit.
Carbon Brief releases sixth version of extreme weather event interactive map
As the planet warms and the Climate Crisis accelerates faster than scientists predicted, extreme weather events from floods to fires have turned into an annual disaster season that is only going to get worse.
G20 summit wraps up with a joint statement strong on sentiment, but short on specifics
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro wrapped up with a joint declaration condemning war and calling for climate change action, but short on specifics.
Xi lays out the new rules of Global South Consensus to Biden
What has been portrayed as an economic clash between East and West is taking on an increasingly ideological nature. Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out new rules of the game for Sino-US relations in blunt terms to US President Joe Biden.
Peru's APEC summit exposes trade tug-of-war between Beijing and Washington
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru, concluded amid geopolitical shifts, with major decisions highlighting the importance of the region in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Bank of China said to block Russia-suspected transactions
The Bank of China, ranked fourth in terms of assets in China, has started blocking more transfers in yuan from countries that, according to the bank's compliance service, may be linked to supplies to Russia.
North Korea ready to send 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea is reportedly prepared to dispatch as many as 100,000 troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to sources familiar with assessments by some Group of 20 (G20) nations.
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COMMENT: The Dalai Lama’s death and reincarnation will be a defining moment for Indian politics
At the heart of the Tibetan plateau lies a profound challenge for India’s foreign policy: the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. This event will ripple across Indian and Chinese domestic politics and affect their external relations as well.
Peru's Chancay megaport heralds a new era for Latin America’s trade
The inauguration of the Chancay Megaport in Peru marks a significant moment for regional trade, with the facility set to become South America’s largest commercial port.
Japan’s strategic stance in a Taiwan conflict
Experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies China Power Project and other think tanks predict a higher likelihood of a Chinese invasion or blockade of Taiwan after this year’s presidential elections.
Peru-China Belt and Road meeting paves way for future cooperation
The recent Peru-China Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) meeting held in Lima on November 8 marked a milestone in bilateral relations, with both nations laying out ambitious plans to expand economic and technological collaboration.
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s rubbish into profits
Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.
US financial sanctions on Russia are working, but yet to affect trade volumes significantly
Since December 2023, the US administration has been intensifying its pressure on Russia's financial system with its so-called strangulation sanctions, making it progressively more difficult for the latter to finance its imports.
Trump or Harris - Taiwan faces "collateral damage" as US-China trade tensions escalate
As the US presidential election approaches its climax, Taiwan finds itself at a crossroads, caught between intensifying trade confrontations between Washington and Beijing
Lithuania’s incoming Social Democratic PM set to U-turn on China
Paluckas says he aims to restore full diplomatic relations after rift over Taiwanese representation office in Vilnius.
Xi Jinping announces strategic partnership between China and Slovakia
The agreement represents another success in Beijing's strategy of building support among CEE member states of the European Union.
Hit indirectly by sanctions, Mongolia struggles to find workarounds
Landlocked country in awkward position of trying to maintain neutrality while dependent on Russia for fuel and heavily reliant on China for export revenues and consumer products.
Fico calls for security guarantees for Russia on Kremlin propaganda channel
Slovak premier reiterated that he would like to come to Moscow to take part in the celebrations of the anniversary of the end of World War II in May.
Russia and China’s grip tightens on Bolivia’s nuclear and lithium dreams
Bolivia has taken significant strides to secure its place in the global nuclear and lithium sectors through partnerships with Russia and China.