Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that China is assisting Russia and has no interest in Ukraine’s victory or Russia’s defeat, emphasizing the lack of ongoing dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, he said during a press conference on October 23. “We do not have a permanent dialogue with Xi Jinping. There have been conversations, and he said he would not sell weapons to the Russians. I really don’t know anything about arms packages.

ASIA/CHINA – Duan Yijun appointed new Director of the Chinese Department of Religious Affairs Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Today, October 23, Duan Yijun, born in 1967, was appointed the new Director of the National Religious Affairs Administration of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. As part of

The Trump administration is preparing a potential new front in its trade standoff with Beijing this time targeting software. Officials are weighing export restrictions that could block China’s access to critical US-made programs, from enterprise systems to advanced design tools. The White House confirmed the discussions after reports surfaced that Washington might deploy measures similar

The Chinese Communist Party is currently building its 15th five-year plan, which it intends to implement from 2026 to 2030, and state broadcaster CCTV has announced that it’s aiming to increase the country’s self-reliance and strength in science and technology. The proposal is focusing on “high-quality development” and the development of “new-quality productive forces” through

Stephen McDonell,China correspondent and Joel Guinto Reuters Zhang Shengmin heads anti-corruption efforts in the army and is seen as a trusted loyalist of President Xi The Chinese Communist Party has named a veteran who has overseen anti-corruption efforts in the military to be the country’s second highest ranking general, just days after nine generals were