Restraint in South China Sea needed against US inflammatory opinions
Malaysia is one of the South China Sea claimants. Compared with countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines, Malaysia has been regarded as a low-profile pragmatist when it comes to the South China Sea issue. The country has played it safe.
Tourism loss may be just tip of iceberg in China-Australia row
The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism released on Friday a statement warning its citizens not to travel to Australia due to a "significant increase" in racism against Chinese and Asian people.
From Traditional Paukphaw (Sibling) Relations to a Community with a Shared Future: Myanmar Ambassador to China
Myanmar and China are close and friendly neighbors linked by shared mountains and rivers. The two countries share a border of more than 2,000 kilometers and elevated bilateral relations and cooperation from time to time. People from both sides enjoy a time-honored friendship and have lived alongside each other for thousands of years. This has led to them referring to each other as "Paukphaw" (siblings) since ancient times.
Morrison's blind obedience to the US is a question mark on Australia's independence and sovereignty
However, when the Trump administration is threatening to resort to the armed forces to quell riots across the country when it proves to be a failed leadership to protect its own citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic, is Morrison really so confident that the Trump administration could provide security assurance to Australia?
Novel coronavirus buffets largest Arctic expedition in history
The multinational team on the biggest Arctic research mission ever undertaken was prepared for problems from polar bear attacks to major snowstorms or even issues with building a runway on ice.
Made in Qatar: Embargo and pandemic stoke autonomy drive
A Qatari arms factory that makes rifles and grenade launchers has added a product that saves rather than takes lives - ventilators, needed at home and abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Growing uncertainties in Canada raise alarm for Chinese companies
Before Wednesday's ruling on Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition case, China's domestic public opinion was dominated by optimism. Yet, the court's decision was disappointing and unexpected, raising concerns over whether China-Canada relations will deteriorate further.
Japan blindly following US does no good to ties with China
If we look back over the past few years, we will find that the improvement of China-Japan relations is really hard won. After the two countries' joint fight against the coronavirus, in particular, the two peoples have reached a brand new level of friendship. This is hard won and such relationship needs deliberate care of both countries.
Facing Western public opinion calmly makes China ideologically stronger
No normal countries have kept “diplomatic” relations with Taiwan. Those which have official contact with the island are being very cautious when making relevant moves. Yet, China cannot hold others' tongues when it comes to the Taiwan question. China would seem to have lost the game if we get ourselves into a wrangle with such congress members and public opinion.
China and Pakistan joint efforts to win wars against locusts and pandemic: Chinese agricultural diplomat
As all-weather strategic cooperative partners, China and Pakistan are using all the technology tools at their disposal to strengthen cooperation to win the war against desert locusts while dealing with challenges from the coronavirus, China's first agricultural diplomat in Pakistan said on Tuesday.
Amid COVID-19, negative factors dictate Japan's attitude toward China
Japan has taken serious stock in realizing China's unstoppable influence. Consequently, it has become anxious.
Joint anti-pandemic fight injects a new impetus into China-Canada ties
Canada is a country that adheres to multilateralism and internationalism, and it did not act maliciously like the US and Australia.
World should learn from COVID-19 and reform to prevent future pandemics
The notion that not all lives are equal in the face of this virus, and the fact that millions of people have no access to free or affordable healthcare upsets me. What is even more depressing and tiresome is that the global political mess and lack of solidarity is only seen when humankind is faced with a universal crisis.
Canada should show goodwill to China's COVID-19 aid
I hope Canadians and Chinese will comprehend our complicated situation with the US and acknowledge we behave with the utmost sense of decorum and diplomacy.
Iraq names new PM amid NATO base attack
Iraq's president on Tuesday named pro-Western lawmaker and former Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the next prime minister, tasked with ruling a country hit by military unrest, street protests and the coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine's Zelensky wants to turn page on Trump 'soap opera'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said he wanted to turn the page on President Donald Trump's impeachment scandal, which has left its mark on ties between the two nations.
Australia's travel ban betrays cultural traditions, encourages discrimination
Australians boast their prideworthy spirit of mateship. At this time of a global health crisis, we look forward to Australia's empathetic and humane treatment of Chinese students and other visitors. We also expect Canberra to adopt a more positive and constructive outlook of bilateral relations.
Vietnam needs China to fulfill its 2045 dream of economic revival
In line with the rules of economic development, it's not surprising for Vietnam to maintain this level of progress, which is a common characteristic of countries in the early stages of industrial development.