China Vows ‘Support’ for Cuba After US Threats

China promised to provide Cuba with “support and assistance” in the face of repeated threats from the United State, which weeks ago removed Havana’s ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. Beijing and Havana are longtime socialist allies, and Chinese authorities have consistently opposed the economic blockade imposed on the island for decades by the United States….

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Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally backed the Global Governance Initiative, GGI, launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. The Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, NCSP, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, conveyed the endorsement on Tuesday on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Government of Nigeria. Mr. Tegbe, while…

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Tariffs: China Signals Readiness for US Trade Talks, Warns Against Threats

China has expressed willingness to resume trade talks with the United States. The development comes a day after President Donald Trump suggested cutting tariffs on Chinese goods. However, Beijing warned it won’t negotiate under continued threats. “We don’t want a trade war, but we’re not afraid of one,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said….

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China Sanctions US Congress Members, Officials, NGO Heads

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…

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China Accuses US of Launching Cyberattacks

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…

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