New Year’s celebrations underway as most of world rings in 2025
From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as ...
China’s Xi cites global ‘uncertainties’ in speech ahead of Trump inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping painted a picture of a strong Chinese economy in his New Year’s speech, while also alluding to ...
New Year celebrations: World begins welcoming 2025 with fireworks, parties and ice plunges
New Zealand's Auckland was the first major city to celebrate, as thousands of people thronged downtown or climbed the city's ...
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Xi Jinping has much to worry about in 2025
Decisions made by America’s next president and his mostly China-hawkish team will affect matters that Mr Xi regards as ...
China’s Xi Jinping Nods to ‘External Uncertainties’ in New Year’s Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand ...
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'I'm wanted by China, I fear even the UK isn't safe as a Hong Kong dissident'
As Hong Kong authorities issue warrants for more British-based democracy activists, Simon Cheng fears the dangers of standing ...
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Xinhua pictures of the year 2024: Leading China
The Rio Summit this year chose the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet," and decided to establish a Global ...
Biden’s visit to Angola: a new era of US-Africa relations?
US President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola coincides with Xi Jinping’s stopover in Morocco, highlighting the shifting dynamics ...
Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, ...