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China's diplomatic relations with key countries are improving amidst global shifts. Trump's return may impact U.S. allies' focus on China.

In this edition of the Spotlight on Africa podcast, experts and analysts delve into Africa's evolving diplomacy as the continent approaches 2025. Topics include South Africa's G20 leadership, the division within the West African bloc ECOWAS, and emerging partnerships with the US and China.

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

Experiment provides ‘invaluable insights’ for developing a functional nuclear fusion power plant, researchers say

China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces

The change of leadership in Washington on Monday could be an opportunity for China.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States this week and signed a swathe of executive orders on day 1 of his term, making headlines across the world. He ended birthright citizenship, designated that the US has “only two genders”, pulled out of the Paris…

China responds by saying there are ‘no winners in a trade war or a tariff war’

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Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: “I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage.”

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president—that could mean more tariffs and different picture for trade with Europe.