USS Milius Performs Routine Transit Through Taiwan, Heightening Tensions with China

USS Milius Performs Routine Transit Through Taiwan, Heightening Tensions with China

The American destroyer USS Milius “performed a routine transit through the Strait of Taiwan“, claimed by Beijing, Sunday April 16, announced the American Navy in a press release, specifying that these are “waters where the freedom of navigation and overflight on the high seas applies in accordance with international law”. “The vessel transited through a … Read more

Can the US Form a Coalition to Counter China’s Rise in the Indo-Pacific?

Can the US Form a Coalition to Counter China’s Rise in the Indo-Pacific?

The objective is simple: it is for the United States to do everything possible to counter the rise of China in the Indo-Pacific region. For this, Washington must form a coalition capable of deterring Beijing’s ambitions against Taiwan. The American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced to reinforce the military force off Vietnam: “ As … Read more

“China and Brazil Strengthen Partnership through High-Level Talks”

Par : LIANG Chen| Key words : China, Brazil, relations French.china.org.cn | Updated on 14-04-2023 China’s top lawmaker Zhao Leji met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing on Friday. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that as major developing countries, China and Brazil share broad common … Read more

“First Human Death from Avian Flu H3N8 in China, but WHO Reports Low Risk of Spread”

“First Human Death from Avian Flu H3N8 in China, but WHO Reports Low Risk of Spread”

According to the press release from the World Health Organization (WHO), the risk of national or international spread of the H3N8 avian flu is “low” despite the first death recorded in China. The victim who died on March 16 The Avian Flu H3N8 made its first human victim in Chine. According to the World Health … Read more

First Human Case of H3N8 Avian Influenza Virus Detected in China

First Human Case of H3N8 Avian Influenza Virus Detected in China

The H3N8 virus, which first appeared on the North American continent, was until now considered capable of being transmitted to horses, dogs and sea lions. It had not been detected in humans until the first two non-fatal cases in China in April and May 2022. The deceased is a resident of Guangdong province in southeast … Read more

“The Other Cold War? Understanding the US/China Confrontation”

“The Other Cold War? Understanding the US/China Confrontation”

The Cross The Weekly : First, a question regarding the title of your book: The Other Cold War? The US/China confrontation. Why this question mark? Pierre Grosser : As a Cold War historian, I am wary of this analogy to describe the current relationship between Beijing and Washington. The situations are quite different. Notably because … Read more

“China and Japan To Hold 15th Round of High-Level Consultations on Maritime Affairs”

“China and Japan To Hold 15th Round of High-Level Consultations on Maritime Affairs”

(VOVWORLD) — China and Japan will hold the 15th round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs on April 10 in Tokyo, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced. Mao Ning, spokeswoman for China’s Foreign Ministry (Photo: Reuters) Mao Ning said at a press briefing that “officials from the ministries of foreign affairs, ministries of national … Read more

“China’s State Council Discusses Measures to Stabilize and Improve Foreign Trade Scale and Structure”

Par 😐 Key words : China,PM,State Council French.china.org.cn | Updated on 08-04-2023 China’s State Council has studied policies and measures to promote the stability of the scale of foreign trade, as well as the improvement of its structure, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired Friday by Premier Li Qiang. The meeting also adopted … Read more

New Chinese data sheds light on origin of COVID-19 pandemic

New Chinese data sheds light on origin of COVID-19 pandemic

It must be said that the debates have rebounded in recent weeks. The scientific world widely believes that the pandemic started because an animal transmitted the virus to humans, probably in the Chinese market of Huanan. However, researchers and American officials still defend the hypothesis of a laboratory leak, a priori the institute of Wuhan, … Read more

Chinese Foreign Ministry Condemns US for Allowing Tsai Ing-wen’s “Transit” Trip to the United States

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Thursday issued remarks regarding Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen’s “transit” trip to the United States. Here is the full text of those remarks: In recent days, in defiance of China’s stern observations and repeated warnings, the United States has stubbornly allowed Tsai Ing-wen’s “transit” trip to the … Read more