Richard Sanders US President-elect Donald Trump wants to visit China in his first 100 days in office to improve relations with Xi Jinping, as the prospect of a new trade war looms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing sources. The trip would aim to deepen ties with the Chinese leader in the face…
Francis Tuschek Saudi Arabia is still evaluating potential membership of BRICS, the Gulf nation’s minister of economy and planning, Faisal Al-Ibrahim, told Bloomberg in an interview on Monday. The economic bloc was established in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining two years later. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editot In a significant development reflecting the ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, Taiwan’s defense ministry has reported the detection of nine Chinese aircraft and six vessels operating in close proximity to its territorial waters. This incident underscores the increasing military activity in the region and highlights Taiwan’s vigilance in safeguarding…