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United Nations Development Programme and China Advance South-South Cooperation, Benefiting Millions

United Nations Development Programme and China Advance South-South Cooperation, Benefiting Millions

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China has released an update on the progress of its development projects implemented in partnership with China. These projects, which began in 2011, focus on South-South cooperation and have utilized funding from China, including through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund. According to the UNDP, 39 such projects have been implemented across 26 countries, directly benefiting nearly 20 million people. The initiatives address practical needs in developing countries, ranging from rebuilding infrastructure in disaster-affected areas and supporting children's return to education, to providing vocational training and targeted assistance for low-income families. Additionally, China has contributed to introducing green technologies to foster sustainable development in countries of the Global South. Stefan Liller, UNDP Resident Representative in China, emphasized that global challenges necessitate international cooperation, highlighting China's ...
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BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

The BRICS group of emerging economies expresses concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemns sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their global position
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Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

(Corrects spelling of headline tag) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for
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At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide
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New Book Explores China's Role in Shaping the Next Global Order and Multipolar World

New Book Explores China's Role in Shaping the Next Global Order and Multipolar World

A new open-access book titled 'China and the Next Global Order: Coming Multipolar World and Great-Power Coopetition' by Henry Huiyao Wang, Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), has been published by Springer Nature. The book is part of the 'China and Globalization' series and is available for free download. It examines the evolving global order, characterized by the end of the post-Cold War unipolar moment and the emergence of a multipolar world. Dr. Wang's writings explore critical questions facing the international community, including how the world will navigate this structural shift with multiple competing power centers, the coexistence of major powers like the U.S. and China, and China's role as a new pole of influence. The book also addresses how the international system can adapt to reflect shifting economic weight, geopolitical realities, and the aspirations of countries in the Global South. It offers insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners, emphasizi...
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Malaysia and China Continue Negotiations Over South China Sea Claims

Malaysia and China Continue Negotiations Over South China Sea Claims

Malaysia and China are engaged in ongoing diplomatic negotiations to manage their overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that a diplomatic approach and peaceful negotiations remain Malaysia's priority, aiming to maintain regional stability despite the serious attention given to the maritime dispute. These border claim issues are consistently raised and discussed during bilateral negotiation sessions between the two nations. Prime Minister Anwar stated that Malaysia, as a smaller country, strives to maintain good diplomatic relations with all parties while also having the courage to voice disagreements to defend national interests. He noted that diplomacy between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing has been peaceful, ensuring strong and stable bilateral relations. Efforts are also underway to expedite the finalization of a Code of Conduct (COC) between ASEAN and China to prevent incidents in the strategic trade route, with Beijing reportedly ...
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Senator Steve Daines Warns U.S. Underestimates China's Tech Prowess Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Senator Steve Daines Warns U.S. Underestimates China's Tech Prowess Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines, a close ally of President Trump, has issued a warning that the United States may be underestimating the true capabilities of China's technology sector. This statement follows his recent 'fact-finding mission' to China, which included visits to cities like Hangzhou and Guangzhou. Senator Daines' trip was partly aimed at preparing for an upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for later this month. During his visit, Daines toured universities and technology companies, including Enhe Technology and Lingban Technology, and observed intelligent aerial transportation enterprises like EHang Intelligent. This marks Senator Daines' second visit to China this year, making him one of the few U.S. congressional members to have traveled to the country recently. His observations suggest a need for the U.S. to re-evaluate its understanding of China's technological advancements, particularly as competition intensifies in high-tech fields suc...
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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity
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Non-Aligned Movement Established in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1961

Non-Aligned Movement Established in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1961

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was formally established in September 1961 at its first official summit held in Belgrade, which was then the capital of Yugoslavia. This movement emerged during the Cold War era, with its founding members opting to remain independent of the two dominant blocs: the Western bloc led by the United States and the Eastern bloc led by the Soviet Union. Key leaders instrumental in the formation of NAM included Tito of Yugoslavia, Nehru of India, Nasser of Egypt, Sukarno of Indonesia, and Nkrumah of Ghana. The groundwork for non-alignment was laid earlier at the Bandung Conference in Indonesia in 1955, an Afro-Asian gathering that produced the principles later adopted by NAM, and through the Panchsheel agreement between India and China. The movement's establishment in Belgrade marked a significant step in formalizing this stance of neutrality and independent foreign policy among newly independent states.
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China's Passenger Car Exports Surge Amidst Domestic Sales Decline and U.S. Tariffs

China's Passenger Car Exports Surge Amidst Domestic Sales Decline and U.S. Tariffs

China's Passenger Car Exports Surge Amidst Domestic Sales Decline and U.S. Tariffs
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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc

BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc

Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts
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Trump administration to lend $100 million to Africell, countering Huawei in Africa

Trump administration to lend $100 million to Africell, countering Huawei in Africa

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will lend nearly $100 million to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecoms firm, as it seeks to counter the expansion of China's Huawei in Africa, according to a person familiar with the matter and a draft press