Shi Jiangtao

6 days ago | scmp.com | Shi Jiangtao

US President Donald Trump sought to reassure international students in the country that they would be “fine” in a comment that added to the confusion about his administration’s stance following controversy over an earlier announcement that it would “aggressively” cancel Chinese student visas. When asked on Friday what message he would send to foreign students in the country, Trump said: “Well, they’re going to be OK.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Shi Jiangtao |Sylvie Zhuang

Washington’s visa crackdown on Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party closely mirrors restrictions imposed during US President Donald Trump’s first administration, which at the time prompted Beijing to accuse the US of “regime change”. However, this time, Beijing’s response has been notably restrained, with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday denouncing the move as “discriminatory” and lodging diplomatic protests.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Shi Jiangtao

China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with a strong emphasis on economic integration and energy collaboration, marking a milestone in enhancing tripartite alignment to tackle regional and global challenges.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Shi Jiangtao

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s decision to skip Moscow’s Victory Day parade in Red Square on May 9, along with the fallout from last week’s failed warship launch, has prompted fresh questions about Pyongyang’s alliances with China and Russia. For Kim, it was a rare, almost once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as no North Korean supreme leader has ever attended such a high-profile international event.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Dewey Sim |Shi Jiangtao

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper exchanges and trade cooperation with Malaysia, urging the two countries to safeguard free trade and the global trading system. In a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Li said China was willing to maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communication and enhance cultural cooperation with Malaysia.