China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 22, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Man City’s Guardiola demands slimmer squad for next season
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has urged the club to reduce the size of the first team squad or he will consider leaving for the good of his “soul” as he hates to leave players in the stands. Guardiola made the remarks after Tuesday night’s 3-1 […]
MIL-OSI China: Flick extends Barcelona contract until 2027
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News FC Barcelona announced on Wednesday that coach Hansi Flick has agreed to extend his contract with the club until the end of June 2027. “The German coach will sign on Wednesday the extension of his contract until 2027 – for one more season – The act […]
MIL-OSI China: Top-seed Sun cruises into last 16 at TT worlds
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Top-seeded Chinese Sun Yingsha defeated France’s Charlotte Lutz in straight sets to reach the women’s singles last 16 at the World Table Tennis Championships on Wednesday. Sun Yingsha serves during the women’s singles round of 32 match between Sun Yingsha of China and Charlotte Lutz of […]
MIL-OSI China: Q&A: What to know about China’s visa-free policies
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 — China’s visa-exemption policies have boosted inbound travel. Since the start of this year, “China Travel” has kept trending. On Wednesday, the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China released a list of frequently asked questions about these policies. Q: […]
MIL-OSI China: Youth sports exchange to bridge cultures, strengthen ties
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NANJING, China, May 21 — The 2025 Belt and Road Youth Sports Exchange Week (Jiangsu) officially launched on Wednesday in Jiangyin, east China’s Jiangsu Province, gathering nearly 500 international students from 66 countries and regions. Held at Jiangyin Feima Water City from May 20 to 27, […]
MIL-OSI China: China invites overseas payload proposals for Mars sample return mission
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 — China is seeking payload proposals for its Mars sample return mission and inviting overseas researchers to participate. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has called on overseas research institutions, including those in Hong Kong and Macao, to submit proposals for developing payloads […]
MIL-OSI China: Key trade expo to open in central China to boost China-Africa ties
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is set to take place in Changsha, the capital of central China’s Hunan Province, from June 12 to 15, with more than 12,000 participants expected to attend, organizers said at a press conference on Wednesday. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China, Partner Countries Co-host Traditional Medicine Event at World Health Assembly
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GENEVA, May 21 (Xinhua) — China, along with Malaysia, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the Seychelles, co-hosted for the first time a side event on traditional medicine on […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China Calls on US to Abandon Golden Dome Missile Defense System for Global Strategic Stability — Chinese Foreign Ministry
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday called on the United States to abandon the development and deployment of the Golden […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China issues directive to strengthen financial support for small and micro enterprises
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China will further boost financial support for small and micro enterprises by expanding supply and reducing financing costs, and improving the effectiveness […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s E-Bike Trade-In Program Generates Over 6 Million New Sales
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China’s trade-in program for electric bicycles has driven steady sales growth since early 2025, with about 6.08 million new electric bicycles sold […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China publishes plan to protect rivers and lakes
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities have released an action plan to protect and develop beautiful rivers and lakes for the 2025-2027 period, focusing on improving […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China opposes unjustified European sanctions against Chinese companies – Chinese Foreign Ministry
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed the European Union’s groundless sanctions against Chinese enterprises, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Wednesday. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Foreign Ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held an informal meeting in Beijing /more details/
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held an informal meeting in Beijing […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi to chair 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting /more details/
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member […]
MIL-OSI China: Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon to mark state visit by Palauan President Whipps
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 20, 2025 No. 167 Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon on May 20 to mark a state visit by President Surangel Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau. During the luncheon, Minister Lin conveyed a warm welcome on behalf of the […]
MIL-OSI China: MOFA sincerely appreciates international support for Taiwan’s bid to participate in WHO and WHA
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 19, 2025 No. 163 The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) is opening in Geneva on May 19. Following proactive efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and related overseas missions, Taiwan’s bid to participate in the WHA has received staunch and concrete support […]
MIL-OSI China: Former Vice President Chen attends inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 18, 2025 No. 161 Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen, serving as special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, together with his wife and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chihchung Wu, attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on the morning of May 18. In […]
MIL-OSI China: Foreign, health ministers call on WHO to facilitate Taiwan’s participation
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 16, 2025 No. 157 During a joint press conference on May 16, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Chiu Tai-yuan called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate Taiwan’s participation. They said that Taiwan would demonstrate self-confidence and work […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Russia and China have made significant progress in bilateral cooperation in recent years – Russian businessman O. Deripaska
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, May 21 /Xinhua/ — Russia and China have made significant progress in bilateral cooperation in recent years, and the countries have established a deep level of […]