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Greece and China: The Wisdom of Ancient Civilizations

Chinese culture belongs to one of the oldest civilizations, as does Greek culture, and Confucian teachings have been regarded as providing the definitive morality that underpins Chinese mentality and behavior, regardless of any religious background. By Steve Bakalis “The values of...

Japanese PM Visits Ukraine Amind Xi Jinping’s Visit to Russia

On Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit to Ukraine, coinciding with the second day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Russia. The two visits are emblematic of the changing nature of the global strategic...

China Congratulates Greece on Founding Ancient Civilizations Center

China's President Xi Jinping congratulated Greece on the founding of the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations, Xinhua News Agency reports. The Chinese leader has replied to a letter from Professor Stelios Virvidakis of the University of Athens and...

China Faces Largest Protests Since Tiananmen Square Massacre

China is facing its largest anti-government protests since the Tiananmen Square massacre after activists filled the streets to openly call for an end to the rule of President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Hundreds of students at...

CIA Director Says Risk of China Invading Taiwan Will Increase

The risk that China will use military force against Taiwan will increase in the next few years, with China President Xi Jinping determined "to ensure his country has the capability to undertake such an action should he decide to...

Russia Asked China for Ukraine Military Assistance, US Officials Say

Russia asked China for military support as well as economic assistance for its invasion of Ukraine, CNN reported on Sunday. The requests came after the invasion occurred, with one official declining to detail the Chinese reaction but indicated that they...

Report: China Asked Russia to Delay War Until After Olympics

A Western intelligence report indicates that Chinese officials requested their Russian counterparts wait until after the Beijing Olympics ended, if they decided to invade Ukraine, US officials said on Wednesday. China-Russia likely communicated on Ukraine invasion timeline, US officials say The...

Is Xi the New Mao? China Paves Way for Indefinite Rule

On Thursday, China's Communist Party passed a resolution paving the way for President Xi Jinping to rule for the rest of his lifetime, similar to the power once held by revolutionary leader Mao Zedong. Experts say he has now officially...

AUKUS: US, UK and Australia Announce Pact in Effort to Stop China

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he will be working with the United Kingdom to help Australia get nuclear-powered submarines, a partnership the nations are calling "AUKUS." The countries' efforts are part of a larger movement headed by Biden...

United States Tells China It Has 72 Hours to Shutter Houston Consulate

In an unprecedented move since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations in 1979, on Tuesday the Trump administration ordered Chinese diplomats based out of its Houston consulate to shutter the building and vacate the premises in 72 hours. Beijing replied that...