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January 11, 2024

BEIJING: China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly elected President Mohamed Mojoo’s first state visit to Beijing after a campaign in which he branded China’s regional rival India as a threat to sovereignty. Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaking at the Great Hall of the People, called Muizzu “an old friend” as the Asian giant laid the groundwork for further investment in the Indian Ocean archipelago, agreeing to a “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership”. “China-Maldives relations are facing a historic opportunity to continue the past and move forward into the future,” Xi told Muizzu, Chinese state media reported.

January 10, 2024

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International

China and Maldives upgrade ties as presidents hold talks

BEIJING: BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing on Wednesday. The two heads of state announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation. Xi said the peoples of the two countries have established friendly ties through the ancient maritime Silk Road, undertaken productive cooperation in the construction of the Belt and Road and other areas in recent years, and set a good example of equality, mutual assistance and mutual benefit. between large and small countries over the past 52 years

December 13, 2023

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International

China, Vietnam welcome upgrading of ties. offers for rail connections, data

HEIGHTS: The leaders of China and Vietnam hailed as “strategic” Wednesday their decision to strengthen ties and be part of a community with a “shared future” as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit entered its second and final day. During the trip, Xi’s first this year to an Asian nation, the communist-ruled neighbors, close in economic sectors but at odds over the South China Sea, signed dozens of cooperation deals, following months of talks on better way to describe bonds. The two sides “announced the establishment of a China-Vietnam strategic community of ‘shared future’ to promote the upgrading of China-Vietnam relations,”

November 28, 2023

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Business

Pakistan and China forge textile ties

SUZHOU: A Pakistani delegation, led by Hussain Haider, Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai, visited Shengze Oriental Textile City in Suzhou, China and met with representatives of local textile enterprises. During the meeting, Haider presented the trade and investment environment of Pakistan and China, with special emphasis on the preferential policies available to Chinese investors in Pakistan. “Currently, Pakistan’s textile exports to China mainly consist of cotton yarn, garments, cotton fabrics and home textiles, with cotton yarn accounting for 73% of the total,” he said. Expressing a strong desire for deep cooperation with the Shengze silk and textile industry, he

November 9, 2023

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Lifestyle

Dior has not cut ties with Bella Hadid

Social media has been abuzz with rumors that luxury fashion brand Dior has cut ties with 27-year-old model Hadid, reportedly in response to her support for the Palestinian people and public criticism of the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza since October 7. 2023. Speculation intensified when Israeli model May Tager appeared in Dior’s latest holiday ad campaign, leading many to believe that Hadid had been replaced. It’s worth noting that Dior’s holiday campaign ads also feature other models. However, a closer look at the facts reveals a more nuanced story. According to a source close to the matter, Hadid’s contract

November 9, 2023

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International

Blinken in Seoul as US loses sleep over deepening Russia-North Korea ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek on November 8, 2023. — AFP US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a visit to Seoul, a visit of strategic importance amid increased military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Following the meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Tokyo and a whirlwind tour of the Middle East, Blinken’s talks with his South Korean counterpart Park Jin are poised to address pressing security concerns, particularly growing Moscow-Pyongyang military ties. This visit marks Blinken’s first visit to South Korea since President Yoon Suk Yeol took office last

November 1, 2023

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International

Democracy, rule of law key to Pakistan-US ties: Blinken tells Bilawal

Islamabad: The US said on Tuesday that “democratic principles and respect for the rule of law” are central to the Pakistan-US relationship and those values will continue to guide this bilateral partnership moving forward. Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken said after his phone call with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari that Washington supported a productive, democratic and prosperous partnership with Pakistan. The United States supports a productive, democratic, and prosperous partnership with Pakistan. I had a good call with @BBhuttoZardari to discuss our support for Pakistan’s economic recovery and our shared regional concerns, including Afghanistan. — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July

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China and Maldives upgrade ties as presidents hold talks

China, Vietnam welcome upgrading of ties. offers for rail connections, data

Pakistan and China forge textile ties

Dior has not cut ties with Bella Hadid

Blinken in Seoul as US loses sleep over deepening Russia-North Korea ties

Democracy, rule of law key to Pakistan-US ties: Blinken tells Bilawal

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