Ambassador reflects on China-Maldives relations

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Sino-Maldivian diplomatic relations, with planned celebrations including a small film festival and increased cultural exchange.

PETA launches anti-fur appeal in China

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is known for creating controversial awareness campaigns that advocate for animal rights in Europe and the US, but recently the organization turned its attention to the Chinese mainland.

Denmark ambassador welcomes more investment from China

The ambassador of Denmark to China said at a recent press conference that his country would welcome more investment from Chinese companies, and for companies to consider making Denmark their first choice, considering the poor economic condition of other European countries.

Italian ambassador: ‘Italy’s boot ready to kick the crisis back’

Italian ambassador to China Attilio Massimo Iannucci recently published an article on Xinhua’s website stressing that Italy has the confidence to get out of the ongoing eurozone debt crisis. Below are his words.

Malaysia makes its pitch to Chinese students

This month, the Malaysian embassy in Beijing opened a website to lure more Chinese students to study in Malaysia. An increasing number of Chinese junior high students are studying abroad for language and vocational studies.

The mourning of Kim Jong Il

Many among Beijing’s North Korean community mourned the passing of leader Kim Jong Il on Monday after they learned of his death.

Locke says US considering issuing five-year visas to Chinese

The US government is willing to start issuing five-year visas to Chinese nationals to lure more cash-flushed Chinese travelers to its shores, but only if China agrees to do the same for American citizens, said US ambassador to China Gary Locke.

China to lend two pandas to France

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the France-based Beauval Zoo signed a 10-year panda loan agreement at the French embassy in Beijing last Saturday.

Europe targets Chinese travelers

The European Travel Commission (ETC) recently launched its official Chinese website to attract more Chinese tourists to the financially shaky continent.

Counselor reflects on Sino-Pakistani relationship

While the two governments launch a series of events in commemoration, 49-year-old Zamir Ahmed Awan, counselor of technical affairs at the Pakistan embassy in China, offered his perspective of the countries’ relationship.