Kazakhstan Reinforces Global Dialogue through the Astana International Forum 2025

26 May 2025

In an era marked by growing polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan continues to assert its role as a bridge-builder on the world stage by championing the Astana International Forum (AIF) - a vital platform for global dialogue, collaboration, and shared solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

Washington-Based Advisory Firm Sets Up in South Africa

A Strategic Move to Deepen U.S.–Africa Economic and Diplomatic Ties

By Kirtan Bhana | The Diplomatic Society

Pretoria, South Africa - 25 May 2025 – In a decisive move that signals growing interest in Africa's expanding markets and geopolitical importance, Global Political Solutions™ LLC (GPS), a Washington D.C.-based legal, lobbying, and business advisory firm, has officially established a presence in South Africa. This marks a major milestone in the firm's global expansion strategy, aimed at deepening engagement with African governments and private sector stakeholders.

Youth sports exchange to bridge cultures, strengthen ties

NANJING, China, 25 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Belt and Road Youth Sports Exchange Week (Jiangsu) officially launched on Wednesday in Jiangyin, east China's Jiangsu Province, gathering nearly 500 international students from 66 countries and regions.

Xi urges China, France to be reliable forces for maintaining international order

BEIJING, 25 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged China and France to be reliable forces for maintaining international order, open forces for promoting global growth and progressive forces for guiding multilateral cooperation.

Speaking to French President Emmanuel Macron over phone, Xi called on China and France to jointly safeguard the UN authority and status, defend international trade rules and world economic order, and practice true multilateralism.

Xi noted that during his visit to France in May last year, the two sides agreed to carry forward the spirit of China-France diplomatic ties -- characterized by independence, mutual understanding, strategic vision and win-win cooperation -- and to enrich it with new meaning in the context of our times. Since then, China-France cooperation has made much new progress, he said.

Preserving cultural heritage as national treasure

BEIJING, 25 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and home to countless cultural heritage sites, Luoyang in central China's Henan Province is renowned as an ancient city that has witnessed "half of Chinese history."

Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2025 SCO forum on poverty reduction, sustainable development

BEIJING, 21 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 SCO (the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Xi pointed out that poverty eradication, a global issue, is a common goal of all countries in the world.

Through arduous efforts, China has successfully won the battle against poverty, achieved the poverty reduction target of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ten years ahead of schedule, blazed a poverty reduction path with Chinese characteristics, and written a new chapter in the history of mankind's fight against poverty, Xi said.

Xi calls for stronger manufacturing industry to advance Chinese modernization

ZHENGZHOU, 21 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for continuous efforts to build the manufacturing industry stronger to advance Chinese modernization. Xi made the remarks during his inspection tour in a bearing producer in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, on Monday afternoon.

Xi inspects central Chinese city of Luoyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about local efforts to accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing while visiting the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd. in the city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province, May 19, 2025. Xi on Monday inspected the city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

ZHENGZHOU, 21 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday inspected the city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province. During the visit, Xi toured the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., the White Horse Temple, and the Longmen Grottoes.

Mashatile Engages with SA and French Businesses in Roundtable Dialogue

20 May 2025

Deputy President Shipokosa Paul Mashatile has engaged with South African and French businesses during a Roundtable Breakfast Dialogue hosted by MEDEF International in Paris. MEDEF is France’s largest business federation, representing over 750 000 companies, from SMEs to large multinationals. It plays a central role in promoting French economic diplomacy, supporting private sector development, and facilitating international investment and trade relationships.

Netherlands to work for successful G20

20 May 2025

The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to work for a successful G20 meeting which South Africa will host later this year. This is according to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp in a joint communiqué following the fourth meeting of the South Africa - Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) on Monday.

China's inbound tourism market boasts vast potential

BEIJING, 19 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's inbound tourism market holds immense potential, driven by continued policy optimization that aims to ease access for international travelers and improve the overall travel experience across the country, according to industry experts.