The concept of soft power has been attributed to political scientist Joseph S. Nye, Jr, a term he coined in the 1980s. At the same time, hard power uses military and economic means to persuade the behavior of other countries or actors. Soft power seeks to influence others via attraction or persuasion rather than coercion. … Read more
Washington. D.C., 6 April, 2024 (WAI): Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States stand united in upholding the right to freedom of navigation, overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Our combined defense and armed forces will conduct a … Read more
Cape Town, 10 February 2024 (WAI): President Ramaphosa extends heartfelt greetings to the Government and people of China as they celebrate the Chinese New Year. On behalf of South Africa, he also extends these wishes to the vibrant Chinese community residing within our nation. Acknowledging the enduring friendship and partnership between South Africa and China, … Read more
Colombo, 3 February 2023, (WAI): The President of Srilanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, signed a landmark Trade Agreement in Colombo. This unveiled a blueprint for both country’s economic collaborations. In April 2022, Srilanka was declared bankrupt, and that’s why it suffered the worst financial crisis. The crisis also led … Read more
Beijing, 01 February 2024 (WAI): In a significant diplomatic move, China has welcomed the Ambassador of the Afghan interim government, along with the presentation of credentials. This customary exchange underscores the international recognition and engagement with the evolving political landscape in Afghanistan. The global community is urged to amplify its interaction with the interim government, … Read more
Beijing, 31 January 2024 (WAI): In the coming years, the fate of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), a significant economic agreement between China and Taiwan, hinges on the policies and stance of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) towards mainland China. This announcement was made by a spokesperson from mainland China on Wednesday. Looking … Read more
Beijing, 21 December 2023 (WAI): A political discussion occurred in China between Secretary-General Jean Olinger of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Vice-Foreign Minister Deng Li of China. On December 21, Zhengzhou will have its first direct passenger route to Luxembourg. Travelers from Europe will be ecstatic to learn about the Zhengzhou-based Schengen … Read more
Islamabad, 20 December 2023 (WAI): The 8th CPEC Media Forum was hosted today in Islamabad. The China Economic Net (CEN) and the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) collaborated on its organization. “Next decade of CPEC: Opportunities & learning from the past decade” was the forum’s subject. Chief guest at the occasion was the interim Minister of Information and … Read more
Islamabad, 1 December 2023 (WAI): The fourth edition of the Pakistan-China Maritime Dialogue was conducted in Islamabad to address bilateral marine concerns and future possibilities between the two nations. Together with Wang Jinfeng, the Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs China’s Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs, Muhammad Aamir Khan, the Director General … Read more
Busan, 27 November 2023 (WAI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated on Sunday that China, Japan, and South Korea should take a more active role in fostering regional and global growth in the face of accelerated changes not seen in a century and the sluggish recovery of the worldwide economy. At the trilateral Foreign Ministers’ … Read more
