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Xinhua Headlines: ASEAN-China-GCC cooperation to inject certainty into global economy

* ASEAN, China and GCC are expected to deepen practical cooperation in various fields at the incoming ASEAN-China-GCC Summit.

* The trilateral event comes amid heightened uncertainty in world economy.

* In recent years, cooperation among China, ASEAN and GCC countries has witnessed fruitful results.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Cooperation between

Feature: Slovenian honey sweetens more palates in China

"Slovenian honey is not just a product, but a symbol of our national heritage and the growing cooperation between Slovenia and China," said Meta Gvardjancic from Medex, a time-honored Slovenian honey brand.

NINGBO, China/LJUBLJANA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- A Carniolan honeybee may never leave its alpine home, yet the honey it produces can travel some 7,000 km to reach a Chinese dinner table -- symboliz

Western China's growing appeal on show at int'l trade fair in Chongqing

CHONGQING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Global business leaders have expressed strong confidence in western China's development potential at the ongoing Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Chongqing, where opening-day deals exceeded 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars).

Anita Wei, vice president of external affairs at Danaher China, a multinational specializing in life sciences and he

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, expressing strong confidence in the Northeast region's potential and reaffirming the government's commitment to its continued growth and prosperity.

According to the official release, Prime Minister Modi, while welcoming dignitaries, industry leaders, and

"North East now gateway to Southeast Asia": Kiren Rijiju at Rising Northeast Investors Summit

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that the Northeast region has emerged as India's gateway to Southeast Asia, adding that geographical isolation is an old concept and that they are at the forefront of development. He made the remarks while speaking at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit held in Delhi.

'The North East is now the gateway to Southeast Asian countries. Indi

BRI-backed industrial zone in Cambodia boosts economic growth, improve local livelihoods: PM

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Thursday that the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) has not only boosted the kingdom's trade and economic growth, but also improved local livelihoods.

The 11-sq-km SSEZ, jointly ventured by Chinese and Cambodian companies, is a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Hun Manet made the

Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 attracts record investment proposals worth Rs 4.22 Lakh Crore: Union Minister Scindia

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 has garnered unprecedented investment proposals worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore, marking a significant milestone in the region's economic transformation journey, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia announced in an exclusive interview.

The massive investment commitment represents a stron

Update: Chinese premier to visit Indonesia, attend ASEAN-GCC-China summit in Malaysia

BEIJING, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Indonesia from May 24 to 26 at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday.

Li will also attend the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur from May 26 to 28 at the invitation of Prime Minister

Column: Distorted WWII narrative impedes unity, progress

Western misinterpretations of WWII history -- especially the marginalization of China's and the Soviet Union's roles -- undermine global unity and shared responsibility to preserve peace and the postwar international order.

by Xin Ping

This month marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Many European countries are holding events to commemorate this both dark

Bangladesh to provide logistic support for aid in Rakhine state of Myanmar

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 21 (ANI): Bangladesh would provide logistical support to transfer aid across the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA), said on Wednesday.

'UN would organize distribution of aid through its channels within Rakhine and Bangladesh would provide logistical support to transfer aid across Bangladesh-Myanmar border,' he told the reporters.

"India pursuing its role as responsible maritime power to address emerging threats," says Indian envoy to UN

New York [US], May 21 (ANI): Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish while delivering India's statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate said that India's approach to maritime security is guided by principles that indicates a holistic approach.

Harish said that India is committed to promoting a free, open, and rules-based maritime order in accordance with the principles o

Delegations from over 100 countries to attend Moscow security meeting

The 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues will be held from May 27-29

More than 125 delegations from over 100 countries across the Global South and East, along with representatives from 14 international organizations, are set to attend Russia's annual forum on global security, the Russian Security Council said on Monday.

The 13th International Meeting of Hig

Pawan Kalyan raises alarm over Rohingya influx, security risks in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday raised concerns over the alleged influx of Rohingyas into the state and its impact on employment and national security.

'An area of concern is the influx of Rohingyas. Between 2017 and 2018, I received several complaints, particularly from the goldsmith community, about individuals coming to Andhra Prad

Dubai Humanitarian dispatches sea shipment to support earthquake-hit communities in Myanmar

DUBAI,19th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a sea shipment of critical aid supplies to Myanmar in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country in late March.

Organised in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), th

Column: Tianjin: Crafting a new chapter for SCO by Haihe River

As the 2025 SCO summit is approaching, Tianjin stands ready to facilitate new SCO chapters in building a community with a shared future.

by Xin Ping

During recent conversations with my friends from Tianjin, the word "SCO" always instantly comes up.

Yes, China's northern city of Tianjin has been designated as the host for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summ