World
Ireland’s prime minister to deepen trade talks with China
BEIJING — Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to hold in-depth talks on trade with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a five-day visit…
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China
World
Irish prime minister presses for freer trade on China trip
Micheál Martin meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, urges open trade as EU-China tensions simmer Taoiseach Micheál Martin met Chinese President Xi Jinping…
World
Irish PM to visit China amid Beijing’s drive to strengthen EU ties
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to China beginning tomorrow for a five-day visit, the first by an Irish leader since 2012, as…
World
China ends contraceptive tax exemption to boost birth rates
China has removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices, imposing a 13% value-added tax on items such as condoms…
Somalia
China opposes Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, Foreign Ministry says
BEIJING — China on Monday condemned Israel’s formal recognition of North Western State of Somalia and a reported agreement to establish diplomatic…
Somalia
China Condemns Israel’s Acknowledgment of North Western State of Somalia’s Status
International Opposition to Israeli Recognition of North Western State of Somalia China and several other countries have voiced strong objections to Israel’s…
North-Africa
China Rejects North Western State of Somalia Recognition, Reaffirms Support for Somalia
China rejects North Western State of Somalia recognition, backs Somalia’s territorial integrity after Israel move MOGADISHU — Monday, December 29, 2025: China…
World
China launches live-fire military drills around Taiwan amid rising tensions
China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan after U.S. arms sale, warns against “external” interference China has begun live-fire military exercises around Taiwan,…
Somalia
Somalia Celebrates 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations with China
Sunday December 21, 2025 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia and China on Tuesday marked the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a…
Somalia
China expands presence in Somalia amid escalating illegal fishing concerns
Analysis: China’s fishing push in Somalia risks fueling a marine and security crisis MOGADISHU — Accusations that Chinese distant-water fleets are mounting…
Somalia
Turkey building Somalia spaceport as U.S., China, France boost satellite surveillance
Turkey starts building Somalia spaceport, a strategic equatorial launch site drawing global scrutiny Turkey has begun constructing a satellite and rocket launch…
