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A report from People's Daily: The Yangtze River Delta is one of the most economically vibrant, open and innovative regions in China. It encompasses four major economic engines - Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. Shanghai serves as a frontier of...

Today's roundup of key events, announcements, and outcomes from the Canadian delegation at COP28: Minister's reflection for today "The end of my first day leaves me with the sense of pragmatic optimism. Developing countries have been calling for a...

For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from December 2 to December 7, 2023, where he will take...

With the longest coastline in the world and ports of call in the Great Lakes and Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, maritime trade is an essential part of the Canadian economy and way of life. In 2022, marine trade was valued at $345 billion and...

Climate change is a global crisis that affects the entire world, but its devastating effects are not shared equally among countries. Developing countries, which contribute the least to the pollution that causes climate change, are the most vulnerable...

Over the last 45 years, reform and opening-up has emerged as a pivotal strategy in shaping the fate of modern China, enabling the nation to reconcile with its past and embark on a transformative journey towards a more expansive global stage. The...

Boca Beach Chabad is excited to announce a distinguished guest of honor at our upcoming Chanukah VIP Reception on Wednesday, December 13th, at 5:30 PM. We are honored to welcome Israel Consul General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, who will be delivering...

Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut. Henry Kissinger was born in southern Germany in 1923, where his father was a teacher. His family fled Nazi Germany and came to America in 1938....

The Foreign Languages Press recently invited a panel of scholars to evaluate its multi-language publication titled "Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights."Liu Huawen, executive director and researcher at Human Rights Research Center...

This week's episode of The Capitol Coffee Connection is momentarily paused for one week, symbolizing host Liz Hirsh Naftali's great niece Abigail's release from Gaza after 50 days as a hostage and standing in solidarity with many other hostage...

MyTradeZone.com, a trade and Social Networking for businesses, is pleased to announce its upcoming visit to Hong Kong from December 4th to 8th, 2023. Bachir Kassir, founder of MyTradeZone, will join a delegation of American companies to Hong Kong as...

The healthy and stable development of China-US relations not only safeguards the fundamental interests of the people of both countries but also aligns with the common expectations of the international community, said Yang Wanming, head of the Chinese...

In the first such visit since the pandemic; the U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA) led a bipartisan delegation of six U.S. mayors representing communities along the Mississippi River Basin to visit their counterparts in the People's Republic of...

Successful Conclusion of the 13th Social Dialogue Forum: His Excellency the Minister Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication, concludes a significant forum addressing "Legislation and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in New Zealand: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Christopher Luxon on his appointment as Prime Minister and on the...

A report from People's Daily: "No way you make progress over the long term without China and the U.S. deeply talking to each other on something like AI," said the head of an American multinational technology conglomerate. "It has got to be an...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, launched additional public consultations on...

I.  Building a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable future1.  We, the leaders of Canada and the European Union (EU), met today in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador to reaffirm our strategic partnership, advance our cooperation to seize the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the 19th Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he was joined by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and...

Note: All times local St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 9:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, Charles...

Note: All times local St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 9:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a bilateral meeting with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, Charles...

A report from People's Daily: Recently, at the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping flew across the Pacific Ocean on a trip to San Francisco. At the century-old Filoli Estate, Xi held a meeting with Biden to find the...

A news report by China.org.cn on the San Francisco summit meeting:   After a year, face-to-face communication between the leaders of China and the United States was once again witnessed by the international community. In the past few months, the...

Note: All times local St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2:40 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with local trades students. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity7:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at the opening reception for the...

The World Energy Council has announced Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 27th World Energy Congress to be held 26-29 October 2026. The Congress will take place at the Riyadh Front Centre, strategically located in the vibrant heart of...

The China proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has brought the vision of "heart connectivity" to reality, and it is a path to common development, multiple ambassadors and officials from BRI partner countries said on Wednesday during a roundtable...

Club de Madrid, the world's largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers, has just finalised its 2023 Annual Policy Dialogue in Brasilia, its first in the Global South and evidence of the organisation's commitment to the...

Note: All times local St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2:40 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with local trades students. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity7:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver remarks at the opening reception for the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the agreement to secure the return of hostages taken by Hamas and observe an extended humanitarian pause in Gaza: "The agreement on the release of hostages and an extended...

Leaders of BRICS countries gathered on Tuesday for an extraordinary virtual summit on the Palestinian-Israeli issue. Speaking at the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an immediate ceasefire as the first step to realizing lasting peace...

The European Titanium Dioxide ad Hoc Coalition welcomes the European Commission's decision to initiate anti-dumping proceedings into imports of titanium dioxide from China.  On 13 November the Commission officially initiated an anti-dumping...

Successful turnout at MedaWeek Barcelona 2023, the Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders from over 25 countries, held at the iconic Llotja de Mar building on November 15 and 16.The 12 forums of the summit addressed major challenges in the...

This is a report from GDtoday: The 20th ICIF & the 2024 Shenzhen Design Week were promoted at the Museum of Arts of the XXI Century in Italy's Rome on November 17 (Rome's time). The event aims to promote the 20th ICIF and Shenzhen Design Week, as...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Latvia's Independence Day: "Today, we join Latvian communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Latvia's Independence Day. "Canada and Latvia share close ties...

In a victory for U.S. aluminum extruders, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today found there is a reasonable indication that the American aluminum extrusions industry is materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports from...

Free and open trade is key to creating good, middle-class jobs and new opportunities for Canadian businesses. At this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting, Canada deepened ties across the region to deliver growth for...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today issued the following statement on the draft decree concerning passenger rail service in Mexico issued by the Mexican Federal Government: CPKC is reviewing the draft decree and remains directly engaged with...

A report from People's Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden at Filoli Estate, San Francisco on Nov. 15, local time. It was a strategically significant and far-reaching meeting of the two heads of state. Xi and Biden...

With war raging at multiple flashpoints around the world, the Armenia Project, an educational non-profit organization focused on accurate information about Armenia and the region,...

The country with Europe's largest economy has eased the requirements for non-EU nationals, particularly those with needed skills, to gain employment permits. As of November 18, rewritten legislation in Germany makes it easier for people from outside...

Note: All times local San Francisco, United States of America 10:05 a.m.      The Prime Minister will hold a media availability. The Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng, will also be in attendance. Note...

Hernan Garces, a grandson of a Chilean cherry planter, is glad to see his family business has become a main cherry exporter to China. Boasting more than 80 percent of its cherries exported to China, Garces, manager of one of the biggest local cherry...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden had a candid and in-depth exchange of views at the Filoli Estate, San Francisco on Wednesday. This much-anticipated summit took place a year after the two presidents met in Bali,...

Note: All times local San Francisco, United States of America 10:05 a.m.      The Prime Minister will hold a media availability. The Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng, will also be in attendance. Note...

In October 2023, U.S. veteran pilot Harry Moyer, who was turning 103, climbed the Great Wall in Beijing. Moyer returned to China with a delegation of around 30 members consisting of families of Flying Tigers veterans, eight decades after his...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of Spain: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime...

On the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to attend the China-U.S. summit meeting and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden, China Media Group and the U.S.-China Youth and Student Exchange...

A news report from China.org.cn on the attractive qualities of Qingdao West Coast New Area:   What "personalities" lie in a place opening up to the outside world with high standards? In the Qingdao West Coast New Area (the New Area), we can see three...

Note: All times local San Francisco, United States of America 9:40 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio. Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting10:30 a.m. The Prime...