The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday that China has sanctioned some US congress members, government officials and heads of non-governmental organisations for “egregious behaviour on Hong Kong-related issues.” According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, the sanctions come in response to the US sanctioning six Chinese and Hong Kong officials last month, which China…
Police in Harbin city has claimed that three agents from the US National Security Agency, NSA, carried out “advanced” cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February. They alleged that the targets were essential industries. The police have now added the three NSA agents to a wanted list, while also accusing the University of California…
China said Friday it would raise tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent but would ignore further levies by President Donald Trump because it no longer makes economic sense for importers to buy from America. After a week of market mayhem as the world’s two largest economies took turns to put up trade barriers,…
The European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for China to ensure a negotiated solution to problems caused by the sweeping import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Von der Leyen, in a phone call with China’s Premier Li Qiang, emphasised the responsibility of Europe and China, as two of…
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said on Monday that threats and pressure are not the right way to deal with China, describing US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” as bullying. Lin, who stated this while speaking at a press conference, stressed that the tariffs are typical unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying, adding that…
The People’s Republic of China has proclaimed its preparedness for any type of war with the United States. The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. made the declaration yesterday night following the Trump administration’s announcement of new trade tariffs. “If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any…
The Fifty beneficiaries of foreign scholarships awarded by the Bauchi State Government will soon depart for China. The Permanent Commissioner of the Bauchi State Scholarship Board, Hussaini Saraki, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday. According to him, the development has put the state as a frontrunner among North-East states, including Adamawa,…
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, MNDAA signed a formal ceasefire agreement. According to the ministry, the ceasefire began on Saturday halting fighting near the border of both countries. During a regular news briefing, the ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the two sides held…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin Governor Seyi Makinde, has reiterated Oyo State’s readiness to partner investors to drive the economic growth of the state. Governor Makinde said this when some Chinese businessmen and investors paid him a visit at the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Governor, who said that the state is endowed in resources and landmass,…
The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, is scheduled to arrive in Abuja on Wednesday for an official visit. During the visit, Yi who is a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will engage in discussions aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria…