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China’s Xi backs Malaysia’s push for full Brics membership, Anwar says
BEIJING, Sept 3 — Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged his full support for accelerating Malaysia’s full membership in the Brics bloc. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that this development was conveyed by Xi during their meeting...

China supports Malaysia’s full BRICS membership, says Anwar
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged his full support for accelerating Malaysia’s full membership in the BRICS bloc. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that this development was conveyed by Xi during their meeting at the...

China aids Myanmar in fostering peace, stability and growth
September 03, 2025 Myanmar News Agency 26 Myanmar and China reaffirm their commitment to strengthening cooperation in maintaining peace and stability along the border region. Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Chairman of...
China’s rich return to risky ‘snowball’ derivatives for yields
[BEIJING] China’s wealthy are once again pouring money into “snowball” derivatives for juicier returns, a year after the regulator curbed the product that was blamed for exacerbating a stock rout. High-net-worth investors have snapped up tens of...

China extends visa-free policy for Russians
China on Tuesday confirmed that a visa-free policy for 30 days would be available for Russian tourists visiting the country from Sept. 15. The policy will be under a trial process from Sept. 15, 2025 until Sept. 14, 2026, during which "ordinary...

China stages grand WWII military parade with steel, symbolism and convening power on full display
BEIJING: China is staging a grand military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) morning to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, blending martial spectacle with patriotic symbolism. Columns of marching troops, armoured convoys...

China sees global role for Pakistan
BEIJING: China is foreseeing an even greater role for Pakistan in international and regional affairs and is ready to help Islamabad achieve that goal, a senior Chinese official said, as both countries renewed their commitment to security and...

china China's Xi, flanked by Putin and Kim, hosts military parade in defiance of West
BEIJING — China kicked off its largest-ever military parade on Wednesday (Sept 3), a show of its growing firepower and geopolitical clout as President Xi Jinping seeks to cast Beijing as the custodian of a post-US international order. Flanked by...
China showcases its military strength in parade on 80th anniversary of end of WWII
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping, speaking before a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, said Wednesday that humanity today must choose between peace and war and between dialogue and confrontation. Xi...

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
BEIJING — (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping, speaking before a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, said Wednesday that humanity today must choose between peace and war and between dialogue and confrontation. Xi...
Chinese yuan weakens to 7.1108 against USD Wednesday
BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 19 pips to 7.1108 against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign...

China's Xi urges more dialogue between 'Confucian, Islamic' civilizations
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged more dialogue between Confucian and Islamic civilizations, as he met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing. “It is important to keep carrying out the Confucian-Islamic Civilizational...

China commemorates WWII victory anniversary with 80-gun salute
China on Wednesday officially started the commemorative meeting of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing with an 80-gun salute.

China’s Largest Military Parade Showcases Advanced Weaponry and Global Ambitions
China is preparing the largest parade of military equipment in years on Tiananmen Square in Beijing to mark the end of World War II. According to official data, during the event weapons systems developed and manufactured domestically will be...

China's Xi, flanked by Putin and Kim, holds military parade in defiance of West
BEIJING — China kicked off its largest-ever military parade on Wednesday, a show of its growing firepower and geopolitical clout as President Xi Jinping seeks to cast Beijing as the custodian of a post-U.S. international order. Flanked by Russia's...

China Parade
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are seen on a giant screen with other world leaders as they arrive at Tiananmen Gate take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th...
China prepares to show off its military might in massive parade
China will be holding a grand military parade to mark 80 years since the end of World War II today. Chinese President Xi Jinping will be joined by leaders of Russia, North Korea, and Iran – a group named the “Axis of Upheaval” by analysts in the...

China pushes spending revival as retailers ramp up promotions
China is accelerating efforts to boost domestic consumption, which has been dampened by the country’s prolonged real estate crisis. Retailers are intensifying promotions and discounts, further heating up an already hyper-competitive sector....

China to hold military parade to mark 80th anniversary of WWII
China is holding a parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan in World War Two. Officials are expected to put on a show of unity to counter the US-led international order. The parade will be held at Tiananmen Square,...

Chinese car manufacturer BYD Auto led electric car sales in Israel
Chinese car manufacturer BYD Auto led electric car sales in Israel in the first eight months of 2025, according to figures issued by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association on Tuesday. BYD sold 5,912 units between January and August, driven by...