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The article informs that Ruili, China has evolved into the largest land trading port between China and Myanmar and Ruili's border town becomes key link in trade and exchange with neighbors in Southeast and South Asia. Topics discussed include development of Ruili by the special policies of the Central Government; import of crabs and aquatic products to China from Myanmar through the port, each year; and effect of rapid development of Ruili on neighboring Myanmar cities.

The article refers to Xi Jinping president of China's speech "thought on Diplomacy'' which was delivered at Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China . Topics discussed include Xi listed 10 principles that the country's diplomacy should follow and offered clarification on political guidance, historic missions, strategic plans; views of Chen Xiangyang, Director of the Crisis Management Research Center; and views of Men Honghua, researcher of international studies.

The article discusses the "Five-Year Plan of Action on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation," the documents that will outline the course of development for the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC), the subregional cooperation mechanism among China and its neighbors along the Mekong river, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Topics covered include framework of the LMC mechanism, role of China in promoting LMC and potential for trade and economic cooperation among LMC countries.

The article focuses on Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing, China on May 14-15, 2017 in which officials discusses the evolution of Belt and Road Initiative, focuses on connectivity and cooperation between Eurasian countries, and laid the foundation of globalization. It mentions initiative aims to create effective demand by increasing effective supply to rebalance the world economy and promotes economic integration, infrastructure and trade.

The article offers information on the Myanmar-China oil and gas pipeline project, which involves the construction of two pipelines for transporting crude oil and natural gas produced in other countries through Myanmar to China. Topics discussed include the economic benefits of the project, the trade partnership between the two countries, and other Chinese investments in Myanmar.

The article discusses measures taken by China to promote free trade with Australia and New Zealand, as of April 2017. It states significance of natural resources, hi-technology industries, and agriculture of New Zealand and Australia in China's economic ties with the countries, and mentions visits Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the countries. It notes that China has indicated willingness to play a bigger role in promoting global free trade.

The article focuses on the visit of Chinese president Xi Jinping to Switzerland to strengthen bilateral relations of the two nations. Topics include diplomatic relations of Switzerland with the People's Republic of China (PRC) since the 1950s and the innovative strategic partnership of Switzerland with China. Also mentioned are the tea and conversation time of Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan with Swiss president Doris Leuthard and her husband Roland Hausin on a train to Bern from Zurich.

The article offers information on the three-nation trip by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Ecuador, Peru, and Chile in November 2016. Topics include the goal of Xi's state visit to enhance cooperation with the three countries, Chinese investments and financing in Ecuador, and free trade agreement (FTA) among the countries.

The article focuses on improved foreign relations between China and Canada through frequent state visits by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. It highlights decision of Canada to apply for membership of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) during visit of Trudeau to China. It also highlights major events in China and Canada relations like the G20 Summit.

The article discusses how China has enhanced its efforts to contribute to its UN peace-keeping operations. China has sent more than 30,000 troops to participate in 24 UN missions since it became involved in such undertakings in 1990. Around 19 Chinese peacekeepers have been killed as on 2016 while on duty. Around 218 Chinese peacekeepers with the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) were awarded UN medals on July 6, 2016.

The article looks at the rejection of China of the award by an ad hoc arbitral tribunal regarding its dispute with the Philippines for the sovereignty over the South China Sea. It is inferred that China declared the award as null and void and has no binding force, citing the tribunal's failure of taking into account historical relics on the islands. China's willingness to work directly with concerned countries to resolve the dispute is discussed.

The article discusses issues related to the plan of the government of China to advance the building of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21 st-Century Maritime Silk Road. It is noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed in 2013 to promote common prosperity across more than 60 countries along their routes in Asia through infrastructure interconnectivity.

The article offers travel tips for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China and includes information on the 24,400 Muslim mosques at villages, state official holidays and traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups.

The article analyzes the implications of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 tragedy on the future of the ongoing Ukrainian crisis against Russia. The aircraft was fired down by a missile in Ukraine's Donetsk region on July 17, 2014 while en route to Kuala Lumpur. Topics cited include the debate on which country was responsible for the attack, the shift of international attention to the Ukrainian crisis following the crash, and the impact of the incident to regional and international relations.

The article reports on the progress in China's bilateral relations with the Republic of South Korea following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to South Korea in July 2014. It discusses the negotiations over free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries that started in 2012, an agreement between the presidents of both countries to maintain and promote regional security and nuclear-free Peninsula in South Korea and the emergence of China as the largest trading partner of South Korea.

The article discusses the commemoration of the international relations norm between China, India and Myanmar known as the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. It presents the relevance of the 60th anniversary of the Five Principles in China's effort to contribute to the settlement of international conflicts such as that in the South China Sea and in Ukraine. In attendance were Chinese President Xi Jinping, Myanmar's President U Thein Sein and Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari.

Information on topics discussed at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) that was held in Shanghai, China on May 21, 2014 is presented. Topics include the proposal of Chinese President Xi Jinping to develop a new security concept in Asia, security cooperation, and the CICA, which is seen as China's effort toward diplomacy. Attendees to the event include Xi Jinping, senior researcher Shi Ze, and international security researcher Yang Jin.

The article highlights the Nuclear Security Summit held in The Hague, the Netherlands on March 25, 2014. It features Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech on China's systematic approach to nuclear technology. He emphasizes that nuclear technology also poses the threat of potential security risks. Observers at the summit were convinced that the key element of China's approach to their own nuclear technology is significant in securing a safe world. INSET: Previous Summits.

The article reports on British Prime Minister David Cameron's December 2013 visit to China. The visit focused on a renewed emphasis on the importance of mutual respect in bilateral relations. It restarted an annual China-Britian premier meeting, marking a thaw in Sino-British relations. It follows the row that arose after Cameron's meeting with the Dalai Lama and will reopen top-level ties with the world's second largest economy, says British media.

The article focuses on the meeting of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing, China, on March 3-12, 2012. It informs that according to Gao Jixi, director at the Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, people in China should have a nice living environment while the country becomes prosperous. It also reports that city waste is another major environmental concern.

The article discusses the low-carbon development initiatives taken by Nanchang, capital of central China's Jiangxi Province. The city's industrial transformation and restructuring efforts since 2002 include the relocation of 40 enterprises from downtown Nanchang to suburban industrial parks and the renovation or closure of other polluting companies. The city also promotes green industries, organic farming, solar energy, bicycle-sharing program, and energy-efficient buildings and lamps.

The article discusses the agreement between China, South Korea, and Japan to introduce negotiations on a trilateral free trade area (FTA) in 2012. The agreement was confirmed at the 5th Trilateral Summit Meeting on May 13, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao appealed to the three countries to make efforts for the early development of the FTA. It was mentioned that the FTA will have a significant regional and global influence.

The article discusses highlights of the 26th World University Games held from August 12-23 in Shenzhen, China. Particular focus is given to the city's efforts to be economical by building eco-friendly sports stadiums and holding low-key ceremonies. It cites a reduction in the budget for a torch relay to 15 million yuan. It notes the interest shown by weightlifter Petteri Heinonen in the dorm's shower rooms. It also mentions the use of water saving facilities at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.

The article discusses the state visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to Great Britain in June 2014. Topics discussed include the aim of the Chinese premier to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in several economic areas and to clarify misunderstandings about China, the series of trade and investment deals signed by the two nations, and the lessons that China can learn from the experience of Great Britain in industrialization and urbanization. INSET: Boosting Ties With Greece.

The article discusses diplomatic activities of China with its neighbor countries since the coming of new leadership in the year 2013. It states that China, which shares its land border with 14 countries, has a complicated neighboring environment for which government officials need to have great diplomatic wisdom. It mentions the interactions that took place between China and its neighbors in 2013 that includes Chinese President Xi Jinping visit to Russia, Central Asia and Indonesia. INSET: Interactions Between China and Its Neighbors in 2013.

The article talks about Tajikistan which has an unique geographical position, starting of the Vahdat-Yovon railway operation constructed with loans and technology from Chinese companies and well connected old railway network Soviet Union era. It talks about the development of the central region, cooperation between China and Tajikistan under the Belt and Road Initiative, bilateral relations, investing in large industrial enterprises and projects and multilateral trade system.

The article discusses a meeting of the two countries' leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and the U.S. President Barack Obama held at the Sunnylands estate in California in June 2013. It states that both leaders try to build a new type of bilateral relationship between the two countries based on mutual respect and international cooperation. It mentions that Chinese observers remarked the meeting as a good start for Sino-U.S. relations after leadership transitions in both countries.

The article discusses the impact of the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the lives of people of Pakistan. Topics include the creation of jobs due to CPEC and people of Pakistan learning Chinese, the reduction in power shortage due to CPEC projects, and the loans provided by the Pakistan government for the project.

Information on several issues discussed at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) 16th meeting of the Council og Heads of Government in the Russian resort city of Sochi, Russia held from November 30 to December 1, 2017 is presented. Topics include international and regional security, economic cooperation and cultural relations, and improvement in international monetary and financial system.

The article offers information on the Code of Conduct (COC) framework endorsed by several foreign ministers from different countries to settle maritime disputes in the South China Sea. Topics include cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), peace and stability goals for the South China Sea, and benefit of China's economic growth to ASEAN.

The article reports that the special administrative region (SAR) in China received a gift from the Central Government— a pair of giant pandas, An An and Jia Jia. The new arrivals were settled in Ocean Park Hong Kong, an amusement park, marine mammal park and animal themed park as well as oceanarium rolled into one.

The article offers information on the "China Themed Book Global Exhibition", hosted by China International Publishing Group, on January 9, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland and talks of cultural exchange between Swiss and Chinese readers.

An obituary for Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, who founded the Communist Party of Cuba and became the country's president, is presented.

The article explores the move by Group of 20 countries to promote international cooperation in combating corruption around the world. In order to carry out cross-border anti-corruption cooperation and recover ill-gotten assets, Group of 20 countries have developed a research center and an exchange platform. The need to observe the rule of international law, human rights and the sovereignty of each country in carrying out anti-corruption measures is noted.

The article reports on the official visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Cuba on September 24, 2016 to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro. Topics discussed include the impact of the visit on the bilateral cooperation between the countries, the countries' bilateral economic cooperation, and the plan of the countries to cooperate in infrastructure projects and industrial equipment manufacturing.

Information about the China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Expo (CAEXPO) that was held in China from September 11-14, 2016, is presented. Topics include the e-commerce development, the technical services of the e-commerce sector and the economic cooperation between China and Asian countries. It also cites the improvement of e-commerce cooperation between China and Thailand.

The article discusses the survey on the overall image of China focusing on politics, diplomacy, and economics conducted by the Center for International Communication Studies of China International Publishing Group (CIPG) which released on August 29, 2016. The report shows that China is continued to grow and improve around the world especially in the after-sales service of cellphone brands and technical brands.

The article focuses on the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) joint statement of China and ten member-countries of the Association of Sountheast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed in Vientiane, Laos. Topics covered include the South China Sea arbitration initiated by Philippine president Benigno Aquino III and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS). Also mentioned are the dual-track approach proposed by China to settle the dispute as to the DOC.

The article offers information on the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on July 16, 2016. Topics discussed include the peaceful relations between Asia and Europe, the importance of the two-way investment flows and trade on the development, growth and security of both continents, and the speech of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Asia-Europe cooperation.

The article focuses on the deeper strategic collaboration between Russia and China after Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China in early 2016, when the nations inked more than 30 cooperation deals in trade and other fields. Topics discussed include economic challenges facing China and Russia with the former dealing with slowing economic growth while Russia faces international sanctions and their commitment to achieve international peace through dialogue and cooperation.

The article reports on the signing of a China-Thailand railway cooperation deal for connecting countries with the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). Topics covered include the GMS Economic Cooperation Program started by six nations including China, Cambodia and Vietnam in 1992 and aims of making Nong Khai Province a gateway for global transport of Thai products. Also mentioned are export of Chinese equipment and technology to Southeast Asia and 92 other investment projects in the GMS program.

The article offers information Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) meeting "Belt and Road: Building Synergy With European Union Policies and Strategies" in Paris, France on September 14 and 15, 2017. Topics discussed include conference promote infrastructure connectivity between Asia and Europe as a major focus; views of French President Emmanuel Macron against the backdrop of the main theme of the BFA meeting; and views of Zeng Peiyan, vice chairman of the BFA on the strengthening of cooperation.

The article offers information on an announcement made by Chinese Government to create an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea which has met with opposition from Japan and the U.S. It mentions the views of researcher Zhang Junshe on ADIZ which will boost China's air defense early warning capability, and will also avoid military misjudgments over foreign aircrafts. It also mentions the views of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on China's ADIZ action.

The article focuses on a visit of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Beijing, China where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping for discussing bilateral relations between India and China. It mentions that the China-India Border Defense Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) was signed which will offer ease to Indian media. Singh also emphasizes on developing foreign direct investment from China in India and the countries decided to celebrate the Year the India-China Friendly Exchange in 2014.

The article discusses the proposed initiative by Russia on the Syrian crisis inspired by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's statement in a news conference in London, England in 2013. Topics include response of Kerry when asked whether there is anything Bashar Hafez al-Assad could do to stop U.S. strikes, the move of the U.S. to provide weapons for the Syrian opposition, and stand of Russia and China since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis.

The article discusses the election of Hassan Rouhani as new Iranian President on August 4, 2013. According to the author, Rouhani promised that he would transform the country's deteriorating economic climate and improve its relationships with the international community. However, the author notes that observers believe that fundamental changes are unlikely to be achieved between Iran and the West.

The article focuses on Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang's visit to India on May 20, 2013 to improve the bilateral relation between two nations. According to Sun Shihai, President of the Chinese Association for South Asian Studies, Premier Li's visit to India demonstrates the cooperation in regional and international affairs. It informs that the two countries signed eight agreements in areas of economy, trade, agriculture and environmental protection.

The article focuses on the decision of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe regarding his pledge to revise supreme laws of Japan. It informs that Abe has taken efforts in economic reform including joining and deregulation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade negotiations. It also mentions that Abe along with Japanese lawmakers have paid a tribute to the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan, which shows their refusal to war crimes against neighbouring countries.

The article discusses the relationship of China and Africa in the light of the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo in March 2013. It informs that Chinese-Africa relationship is based on historic friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce trade volume between China and Africa increased to about 20 billion U.S. dollar in 2012 which is expected to increase still further.

The article reports that state-run oil giant China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has entered into an agreement to acquire transnational Canadian oil company Nexen Inc. for 15.1 billion U.S. dollars as of August 30, 2012. It is said that the deal marked another foray by CNOOC to purchase a major oil company in North America after its failed bid for California-based Unocal. It is claimed that this transaction will be the largest acquisition by a Chinese company of an overseas firm to date.