Section: China
Russia business world hopes for relief from Trump
Few people are more eager for Donald Trump’s arrival in the White House than those who do business in Russia. Hacking scandals? They expect that to blow over. Conflict in Ukraine? An artificial problem invented by Barack Obama, they argue. Russian magnates and American investors alike are anticipating a Trump administration that removes...
Hollande, Merkel, Putin discuss Minsk deal, Syria peace talks over phone
Leaders of France, Germany and Russia discussed the situation in eastern Ukraine and progress in implementing the Minsk agreement in addition to Astana intra-Syrian talks in a three-way phone call on Wednesday, the French presidency said in a statement. …read more Source: <a...
Xi says China to play constructive role in addressing Ukraine crisis
China is willing to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.[Special coverage] …read more Source: English China News...
Meeting between Xi, Poroshenko opens new chapter in bilateral ties: experts
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in Davos, Switzerland, opened a new chapter in relations between China and Ukraine, local experts said on Tuesday.[Special coverage] …read more Source: English China News...
Russia to deploy more S-400 to Crimea: report
Russia will deploy more S-400 Triumf missile systems to Crimea after the Obama administration extended sanctions against Russia for its actions in Crimea and Ukraine, said local media Saturday. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
China, Ukraine mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties
China and Ukraine on Thursday marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties with a major photo exhibition. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Tillerson surprises with tough talk on Russia, but refuses to call Putin a war criminal
Barraged by questions about Russia, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state promised a far more muscular approach toward the Kremlin on Wednesday, abandoning much of the president-elect’s emphasis on improving ties between the Cold War foes. Instead, Rex Tillerson suggested the outgoing Obama administration responded too softly to...
4 adults, 2 children killed in road accident in east Ukraine
At least six people, including two 8-year-old children, were killed in a road accident in eastern Ukraine on late Thursday, the State Service for Emergencies said in a statement Friday. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Blizzards kill nine in Europe
Blizzards swept parts of Europe on Friday, causing at least nine deaths, closing roads and resulting in traffic accidents, travel delays and medical evacuations. In Poland, the cold snap was blamed for five deaths in 24 hours. Three people died from hypothermia, while two more died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by malfunctioning heaters,...
China, Ukraine enjoy vast opportunities under Silk Road Initiative: Ukrainian official
China and Ukraine, which are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations Wednesday, have vast potential to push forward their strategic cooperation thanks to the opportunities offered by the Silk Road Initiative, a senior Ukrainian official said Wednesday. …read more Source: English China News...
