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Asian Markets Gain Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

Asian Markets Gain Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

September 16, 2025 7:36 am

Asian stocks pushed higher on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s record-breaking momentum, as traders prepared for what is widely expected to be a US interest rate cut this week. The move comes as investors also monitor potential talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The Federal Reserve’s policy decision, due Wednesday, is viewed as a near certainty, but market focus has shifted to the central bank’s “dot plot” projections for borrowing costs in the months ahead. Investors will also parse comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for signals on how aggressively the bank may ease policy as the …

Kim Joins Xi And Putin At Beijing Parade In Show Of Unity

Kim Joins Xi And Putin At Beijing Parade In Show Of Unity

September 10, 2025 9:47 am

At Beijing’s grand military parade last week, the optics were impossible to ignore. Flanked by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un stepped onto the global stage not as a pariah, but as a central figure in an alternative order forged by the world’s most powerful autocrats.

For the North Korean leader, it was a rare moment of triumph. Long cast as a junior partner in relations with China and Russia, Kim emerged from the spectacle with tangible gains: a show of solidarity, renewed economic lifelines, and perhaps something more consequential — tacit recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status.…

Trump’s Fury At China Could Strengthen America’s Foes

Trump’s Fury At China Could Strengthen America’s Foes

September 3, 2025 11:11 am

President Donald Trump expressed anger on social media Tuesday night after Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in Beijing. The parade, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War Two, coincided with the presence of two of the world’s most controversial authoritarian leaders.

Trump posted on Truth Social: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America.” He also highlighted the sacrifices of Americans in the war against Japan, adding, “Many …

Putin Meets Modi And Xi As Russia Secures Oil Partnerships

Putin Meets Modi And Xi As Russia Secures Oil Partnerships

September 2, 2025 9:40 am

Monday’s meeting between Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, and India’s Narendra Modi highlighted a rare display of diplomatic solidarity and offered Putin an opportunity to engage directly with his country’s top oil buyers.

India and China have increasingly turned to Russian oil since Western nations imposed sanctions following Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Lower prices, coupled with restricted global trade, drew the two Asian giants to Russian crude, helping sustain Moscow’s economy amid mounting Western pressure.

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, the three leaders discussed strengthening economic ties and coordinating strategies in a forum that …

We Are Willing To Work Together As ‘Great Powers’ - China To Russia

We Are Willing To Work Together As ‘Great Powers’ – China To Russia

September 15, 2022 7:38 pm
Xi Jinping who is the President of China has mentioned to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Beijing was actually willing to work and foster some more ties with Moscow as a “great power” during his first trip overseas since the early days of the pandemic.
“China is willing to make efforts with Russia to assume the role of great powers, and play a guiding role to inject stability and positive energy into a world rocked by social turmoil,” Xi told Putin during a leaders’ summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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China Pledges Support For Russia In War Against Ukraine

China Pledges Support For Russia In War Against Ukraine

June 16, 2022 6:07 pm

As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia trudges on, China has again reiterated its full support for the Russian side while citing its participation in “sovereignty and security” matters.

Xi Jinping who is the Chinese President had made the open promise in a call with Russian leader, Vladimir Putin on Wednesday which was reported  by CNN.

This recent action would be in tandem to upholding China’s backing for the  Russia’s partnership despite the global backlash against Putin over the ongoing conflict with Ukraine which has been raging for months.

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Xi Offers Condolences To Italy, Iran, South Korea

Xi Jinping Offers Condolences To Italy, Iran, South Korea

March 14, 2020 5:29 am
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken to his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella over the phone to offer his “sincere condolences” to the Italian people over the coronavirus crisis.

CCTV reported on Saturday that Xi Jinping also held phone calls with the presidents of two other severely hit countries, Iran and South Korea, again expressing condolences.

The calls came as China appears to have tamed the coronavirus pandemic, as the epicentre has now shifted to Europe and travellers are even now bringing the virus back to China.

According to data released by the China’s National Health Commission, the number of new …

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation committed up to $100 million for the global response to the outbreak

Xi Writes Thank You Note To Bill Gates For Virus Pledge

February 22, 2020 5:33 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping has written a letter expressing thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the organisation’s “generosity” and support tackling a deadly virus epidemic, state media said Saturday.

The outbreak of the new COVID-19 strain has claimed 2,345 lives in mainland China and infected more than 76,000 people, with cases in more than 25 countries.

Earlier this month the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation committed up to $100 million for the global response to the outbreak.

“I deeply appreciate the act of generosity of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and your letter of solidarity to

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