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Arab Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
China willing to deepen strategic ties with Kuwait: Premier Li
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday reaffirmed China's readiness to enhance strategic cooperation with Kuwait and push forward the steady development of bilateral relations. His remarks came during a meeting with His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who was representing His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in the Malaysian capital. According to China's Xinhua News Agency, Premier Li highlighted the longstanding and robust nature of China-Kuwait relations, which have steadily progressed for over 50 years. He credited the strategic guidance of both Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait for the recent momentum and success in practical cooperation between the two countries. Li noted the economic complementarity between China and Kuwait, emphasizing the potential for deeper collaboration. He expressed China's support for aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Kuwait Vision 2035, aiming to broaden the scope of joint projects and expedite their implementation. The Chinese leader outlined key sectors for expanded cooperation, including energy, investment, the green and digital economies, and artificial intelligence. He also underscored the importance of people-to-people ties, advocating for stronger partnerships in education and tourism to foster closer cultural and social connections. Amid rising global instability and protectionist trends, Li stressed the significance of multilateral engagement. He called for continued coordination with Kuwait through platforms such as the United Nations, the China-GCC framework, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia. This, he said, would promote equitable global governance and contribute to international peace and prosperity. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the current state of Kuwait-China relations and discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation across various fields. They also addressed regional and international developments in the context of the ongoing summits.
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Time Out
An overnight train route between China and Vietnam has finally reopened
Cross-border rail travel is so back in Asia. Belmond's luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express from Singapore to Malaysia resumed in 2024; just last week, it was announced that the KL-Bangkok direct train will resume in 2025. That's not to mention the expansion of routes like the China-Laos Railway and the Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh City railway, or the possible revival of a direct train between Penang and Bangkok. Now, a rail route between China and Vietnam has quietly reopened (May 25). According to the South China Morning Post, the international service offers an 11.5-hour journey between Nanning, the capital of China's Guangxi region, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It returns after being paused five years ago due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The route's reopening is expected to boost tourism for both China and Vietnam. China has been expanding its visa-free entry policies and now offers up to 30 days of visa-free access to 38 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Thailand. Travellers arriving in Nanning can explore the southern city or hop onto China's high-speed rail network to cities like Kunming, a gateway to the natural wonders in Yunnan province, or Guangzhou, with its Cantonese fare and affordable shopping. Similarly, those arriving in Hanoi will find no shortage of things to do, be it exploring the city's historic Old Quarter or cruising along the enchanting Ha Long Bay. From Hanoi, it's a 5-hour drive to the cool, refreshing climes of mountainous Sapa. Otherwise, take a road trip south to other popular Vietnamese cities like Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, and the island of Phu Quoc. Xinhua News Agency reported that the Nanning-Hanoi international train runs daily. It leaves Nanning at 6:05pm and arrives in Hanoi at 6:30am the next day. The return train departs Hanoi at 10:20pm and arrives in Nanning at 10:06am the next day. Tickets are only sold offline at railway stations in China (Guilin, Nanning, Chongzuo, and Pingxiang) and Hanoi.
See - Sada Elbalad
26-05-2025
- Climate
- See - Sada Elbalad
At Least 6 Dead in Southern China Landslide
Israa Farhan At least six people have been confirmed dead following a devastating landslide in Longsheng County, located in China's Guangxi region, according to Xinhua News Agency on Monday. The incident occurred on Friday and rescue teams are still searching for two people who remain unaccounted for. Earlier this month, four additional deaths were reported in the same region as a result of extreme rainfall. Meteorological authorities have warned that southern China is expected to experience the heaviest rainfall of the year so far in the coming days. The Chinese Meteorological Administration has issued alerts for multiple provinces, including Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Fujian, urging residents to remain highly vigilant from Tuesday through Thursday. Authorities have also extended warnings to Guizhou province in the country's southwest, where four people died last week due to landslides in the villages of Changxi and Guwo. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
New York Post
25-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to advance US tariff talks, eyes outcome at G7 summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday said Tokyo aims to advance tariff talks with the US, with the goal of achieving an outcome during the Group of Seven summit next month. Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, held a third round of Japan-US talks in Washington on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations, pointing to discussions on trade expansion, non-tariff measures and economic security. 3 President Donald Trump and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are pictured at the White House in Washington DC, Feb. 7, 2025. Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images 'We will continue to further refine our discussions with the G7 summit in mind,' he said. Ishiba on Friday held a 45-minute phone call with President Trump to discuss security, diplomacy and tariffs and said they exchanged hope for an in-person meeting at the G7 summit. On Sunday, Ishiba expressed Japan's willingness to cooperate in shipbuilding. He said the US has shown interest in the possibility of repairing US warships in Japan and that Japan would like to assist. He said Japan has an advantage in icebreakers, such as those used on Arctic trade routes, which could become an area of cooperation with the US. In Tokyo, Akazawa on Sunday said the schedule for the next Japan-US talks is being arranged and that he hopes to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his next visit to the US. 3 Workers, back, unload vehicles while a car, center front, is moved to another location of the area, where export vehicles are parked at the Daikoku vehicle terminal center in Yokohama, near Tokyo, April 8, 2025. AP 3 Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, in April. Speaking to reporters at Haneda Airport following his return from Washington, Akazawa said an agreement will be reached only when all elements are settled as a package, meaning that until everything is agreed upon, nothing is agreed upon. 'Therefore, I won't comment on how far we've progressed,' he said.
RTHK
23-05-2025
- Business
- RTHK
Stable China-Germany ties serve both countries: Xi
Stable China-Germany ties serve both countries: Xi President Xi Jinping tells the new German chancellor that "the correct position of China-Germany and China-EU ties is as partners". File photo: AFP President Xi Jinping on Friday said that a sound and stable China-Germany relationship will serve both countries' interests, and called on Berlin to clear the path for more two-way investment. During a phone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Xi said both countries should expand cooperation in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum technology, according to Xinhua News Agency. "The correct position of China-Germany and China-EU ties is as partners," Xi said, adding that "a stable and predictable policy environment is an important guarantor of bilateral cooperation". He also told Merz that China "hopes the German side will provide more policy support and facilitation for bilateral investment cooperation, as well as a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises". Both leaders emphasised the importance of economic relations between Germany and China, according to a statement from Merz's office. Merz, who took office earlier this month, also told Xi about "the common efforts of Europe and the EU to bring about a quick ceasefire in Ukraine" and that he urged China to "support these efforts", according to the statement. (Additional reporting by AFP)
