Indonesia’s first high-speed train, called Whoosh, has officially started operating on October 1st. This groundbreaking service is the first of its kind not only in Indonesia but also in Southeast Asia, making it a significant achievement for Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The launch of Whoosh also represents a milestone for China’s Belt and Road …
Chinese President Xi Jinping kicks off the 19th Asian Games with a grand opening ceremony By Alex Plavevski Hangzhou, China – September 23, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the beginning of the highly anticipated 2023 Asian Games during a dazzling gala opening ceremony held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in front of …
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Outwardly, Beijing criticizes the West’s attempts to de-risk and decouple from China. However, if we examine the history of Chinese industrial strategy, we can see that China has been engaged in de-risking for decades. The concept of “two markets, two resources” has guided Beijing’s economic planners since the 1980s. This concept emphasizes the use of …
For host country India, the G20 summit this weekend (Sept. 9-10) presents a tremendous opportunity to spearhead long-term, structural changes worldwide and gain favor at home and abroad. How long can consumer spending continue to support stocks? India has the privilege of choosing the summit’s theme: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · …
Title: President Biden Heads to G20 Summit in India Amidst Controversy and Uncertainty Meta Description: President Joe Biden departs for the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi, India amidst speculation and criticism. Find out the latest updates and potential outcomes of the summit. Date: September 8, 2023 President Joe Biden embarked on his journey to …
President Joe Biden embarked on his journey to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India amid speculations about COVID-19 transmission and the cancellation of the trip. Despite not taking questions from the press, he confidently boarded Air Force One. The timing of his departure coincides with the Department of Justice’s announcement of potential gun …
Pope Francis is spending the day in relaxation before his scheduled meetings with government leaders on Saturday. He will also be delivering a speech to Mongolian priests and missionaries during his visit to Mongolia. This historic trip marks the first time a pontiff has visited the reclusive nation, which has strained relations with China. The …
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, March 21, 2023. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that he has plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. During a conference with …
The BRICS economic bloc concluded a groundbreaking three-day summit in South Africa on Thursday, generating significant attention. Comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, this five-country group serves as a prominent advocate for greater representation of the developing world and the Global South in global affairs. Recent developments during the summit are likely to …