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Commentary: Xi's Myanmar visit to consolidate "Paukphaw" friendship

In 1950, Myanmar established diplomatic ties with China. Now, 70 years later, bilateral ties are embracing a new opportunity for development as Chinese President Xi Ji

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Is an Iran War Powers Resolution going to put checks on Trump?

A man holds a picture of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani during a protest in Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2020. /Ahmad Halabisaz Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice goes beyond the headlines t

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APD | Philippines hopes for more financing and technical support from Japan

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaMANILA– The Philippines is set to explore additional opportunities for financing and technical support from japan as the Duterte government increases it thrusts to implement

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APD | Japan to assist the Philippines through seismic improvement project

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaMANILA – The Philippine government’s program to improve the resilience of two major bridges will be realized soon as the Japanese government’

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Spotlight: China's import expo road show attracts crowd of Israeli officials, businesses

The third China International Import Expo (CIIE) road show was held on Thursday in the Israeli city Tel Aviv, attracting more than 100 delegates from the Israeli gover

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APD | India: 15 foreign envoys invited to Kashmir

By APD writer Rishika ChauhanAccording to reports, the Indian government has invited 15 foreign envoys to Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir for a two-day visit beginning

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APD | Rouhani urges EU to adopt independent stances on regional issues

By APD writer Muhammad SohailIranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday night urged the European Union to adopt an independent stance on regional issues, especially i

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APD | Japan to assist the Philippines through seismic improvement project

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaMANILA – The Philippine government’s program to improve the resilience of two major bridges will be realized soon as the Japanese government’

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APD | Philippines hopes for more financing and technical support from Japan

By APD writer Melo M. Acuña MANILA – The Philippines is set to explore additional opportunities for financing and technical support from japan as the Duterte governmen

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APD | South Korea’s car imports drop in 2019

By APD writer AliceSouth Korea imported 244,780 cars last year, a decrease of 6.1% compared to 2018, according to the Korea Automobile Importers Association (KAIDA). Of

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APD | South Korea’s car imports drop in 2019

By APD writer AliceSouth Korea imported 244,780 cars last year, a decrease of 6.1% compared to 2018, according to the Korea Automobile Importers Association (KAIDA). Of

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A divided Libya: Will Turkish troops' presence backfire?

01:34 While Iran is understandably in the global spotlight, another nation in the neighborhood may also be on the brink: Libya. Nearly nine years since Moammar Gaddafi was overthrown,

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Beware of forced U.S. aggression towards Iran for domestic purposes

Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice goes beyond the headlines to dissect, examine and analyze hot-off-the-press issues and break down breaking news into simple bits. The daily column offers a Chines

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APD | Sri Lanka prepared to face impact of new US sanctions on Iran

By APD writer Easwaran COLOMBO, Jan 9 (APD) -- Sri Lanka on Thursday said that it is prepared to face any impact from new US sanctions on Iran, the Government said tod

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APD | Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

By APD writer EaswaranCOLOMBO, Jan 9 (APD) -- Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi is to visit Sri Lanka from 13-14 January 2020.The Sri Lankan Foreign

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APD | Pakistan allows UAE royals to hunt rare houbara bustard

By APD writer Muhammad SohailThe government of Pakistan has issued special permits to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and four other m

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APD | South Korea's foreign exchange reserves hit $408.82 billion in December

By APD writer AliceSouth Korea’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $408.82 billion by the end of last month, a month-on-month increase of $1.36 billion