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China lavishes cash on ally Cambodia with eyes

Phnom Penh - Al Maghrib Today

Beijing has pledged billions of dollars to build new infrastructure in Cambodia, officials said Thursday, as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang ended a two-day charm offensive currying favour for its mega-dams across the Mekong. The storied waterway, which twists through parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, is the world's largest inland fishery and helps feed around 60 million peopleRead more

Fewer 'good air' days in China despite official efforts

Beijing - Al Maghrib Today

Chinese cities had fewer "good air" days in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year despite government efforts to curb incessant smog, according to official data. China has vowed to target coal-burning and vehicle emissions, increase investment in clean energy and punish polluters in a bid to improve the air quality of the world's secondRead more

Danish PM to visit China

Beijing - Arab Today

Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen will visit China from May 2 to May 5 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang announced Friday. Geng said Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li and top Chinese legislator Zhang Dejiang will meet or hold talks with Rasmussen, and will exchange views on bilateral ties and issuesRead more

China, EU keen to push message of free trade, engagement

Beijing - Arab Today

Top diplomats from China and the EU pledged closer cooperation Wednesday at a time of global uncertainty, highlighting their common interests in peace and security and pushing a message of free trade and open engagement in contrast to fears that the US is turning inward under President Donald Trump. The statements came as China and the EU held their firstRead more

China hopes for a united, stable and prosperous EU

Beijing - Arab Today

China firmly supports European integration and hopes for a united, stable and prosperous European Union, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday. Li made the comment when meeting with Federica Mogherini, EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, as well as vice president of the European Commission. China attaches importance to China-EU relations and the EU's commitment to deliveringRead more

Chinese premier returns from Australia, New Zealand

Beijing - ArabToday

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang returned to Beijing Wednesday after his official visit to Australia and New Zealand, accompanied by his wife Cheng Hong. During his stay in Australia, Li attended the fifth annual meeting between Chinese and Australian prime ministers. Source: Xinhua Read more

Premier Li's Oceania visit

Auckland - ArabToday

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visits to Australia and New Zealand have boosted economic relations with the two countries while sending a strong response to widespread protectionism. The trip, which was wrapped up on Wednesday, coincided with the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the two countries. This is also the first visit to either countryRead more

China and New Zealand agree to boost already-close trade ties

Wellington - Arab Today

China and New Zealand ramped up their cooperation on Monday, pledging to expand their existing free trade agreement into what visiting Premier Li Keqiang called China's "most advanced" with a developed country. The two governments also promised to work together on a Chinese trade and business expansion strategy that Beijing calls "One Belt, One Road". In Wellington, Li signed nineRead more

China, Australia to gain more from growing, diversifying economic ties

Beijing - ArabToday

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's official visit to Australia is expected to create new opportunities for the two countries to expand and deepen their current thriving cooperation in various fields. The economic relationship between the two countries, with the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) in particular, has brought tangible benefits and win-win results for both sides, and helped Australia survive andRead more

Premier Li's New Zealand visit to open new chapter in China-New Zealand relations

Wellington - ArabToday

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming visit to New Zealand will open a new chapter in China-New Zealand relations and exert great influence on regional prosperity and development, Chinese ambassador to New Zealand Wang Lutong wrote in an article earlier this week. At the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English, Li will pay an official visit to New ZealandRead more