NEW YORK: Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former US president ever convicted of a crime after a New York jury found him guilty on all charges in his hush money case, months before an election that could see him yet return to the White House. The jury found him guilty on each of the 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide …
BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday denounced the deployment of a mid-range missile system by the United States in the Philippines, saying the moves of the two countries have put the whole Asia-Pacific region under the threat of U.S. weaponry. “The Chinese side is highly vigilant against and firmly opposed to this,” said spokesperson Wu Qian in response to …
BEIJING: A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that if “Taiwan independence” elements do not stop their provocations, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will continue its actions to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity unwaveringly. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks during a press conference, noting that the PLA military drills …
BEIJING: China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued a report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023. The report stated that the human rights situation in the U.S. continued to deteriorate in 2023. Civil and political rights are not effectively guaranteed because of political party strife, government dysfunction and governance failures. Mass shootings continue to occur at a high …
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored the long-term mutual relations between Pakistan and the United States. The minister informed US Ambassador Donald Blome, who called on him, about the successful completion of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and that the government was engaged with the International Monetary Fund to build upon the reforms under the SBA. He highlighted the government’s priority …
NEW YORK: Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Tuesday that eliminating armed conflict is the best protection for civilians. “While saving lives in armed conflict is a noble goal, it must be noted that as long as conflicts have not ended, the lives of civilians are under constant threat,” Fu noted when speaking at the …
BEIJING: The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Sunday denounced the U.S.’s overcapacity concerns and national security fears surrounding China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, calling it a typical case of trade protectionism. Fu Bingfeng, the CAAM’s executive vice president and secretary-general, made the remarks amid reports of planned new tariffs by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles. He …
BEIJING: China and the United States will hold the first intergovernmental meeting on artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva, Switzerland on May 14 local time, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Upon agreement, the two sides will exchange views on the technological risks of AI, global governance and other issues of concern. According to the ministry, the meeting is being …
ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome met National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub on Monday and affirmed US support for continued “economic reforms, human rights, and regional security”. In a meeting with Ayub and other senior opposition members, Blome discussed a range of issues important to the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and the US. According to a statement issued by the US embassy …
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry refuted the US’ recent negative statements and actions toward China on Monday. Experts noted that the actions of the US showed that its confrontational mentality toward China remains unchanged, and urged the US to honor its words and show real sincerity in improving China-US relations. Wrapping up his three-day visit to China, US Secretary of State …