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By Yaroslav Lissovolik

One of the key themes to be discussed at the BRICS summit in South Africa in 2023 is set to be the theme of BRICS expansion, namely the widening of the ranks of emerging market economies that form the BRICS core. With nearly 20 developing countries expressing interest in joi...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russian exports of agricultural products will not suffer if the “grain deal” is terminated.

This opinion was expressed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Interfax reports.

“I proceed from the fact that in any case, the export of our fertilizers and foodstuffs continue...

By Kandy Wong

Argentina will allow commercial banks to open customer accounts in yuan, as the Chinese currency makes another step in its global use, with the South American nation battling a dwindling supply of US dollars.
China has long been pushing for internationalisation of the yuan, while th...

By Laura Zhou

When Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for five regional leaders at the first China-Central Asia summit last month, the event was replete with historic symbols of the Silk Road.
Billed as the country’s “first major diplomatic event” of the year, the summit was h...

By Jevans Nyabiage

When Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki visited Beijing last month, President Xi Jinping was there to greet him with a guard of honour, a 21-gun salute and a welcome banquet at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
It was a sharp contrast to the United States in Dec...

By Yang Sheng

Italy cherishes its ties with China, as the prime minister of the country has tried to preserve friendly and cooperative relations with China while bilateral cooperation under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is being disrupted by US pressure. Chinese analysts said on...