China emerges as top buyer of TMX crude amid Canada-US trade tensions

Despite the surge in Asian demand, TMX has yet to reach its full potential. In 2024, the pipeline ran at about 77% capacity, falling short of the 83% utilization — or 890,000 bpd — initially forecast.  Documents filed with the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) …

In the Continent with More Christians Than Any Other, China’s Influence Grows

Christianity and Islam are leading competitors for spiritual influence in Africa, and the US and China are leading competitors for diplomatic influence. The US’s President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program has been a humanitarian success in …

China rolls out visa-free entry for South America as Thailand struggles to keep tourists coming

Beijing’s bold visa expansion for five Latin American nations raises fresh concerns about Thailand’s dwindling tourism competitiveness. PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand grapples with sluggish tourism recovery in the post-pandemic era, signs are emerging …

China Falls to No. 3 Holder of Treasuries, Behind UK

China shrank its holdings of US Treasuries in March, with the UK replacing it as the No. 2 overseas owner. The month, which preceded the April turmoil in the Treasuries market, saw a second straight jump in foreign purchases, to a fresh record high. Total …

Irish Examiner view: A gamble on the long game with China

It is a truism in the West that one of the national characteristics of the Chinese peoples is an abiding interest in the influence of luck on everyday lives. Destinies can be decided by the zodiac calendar; relations governed by computations of the …

Britain needs a coherent China policy

GB Energy. British Steel. An embassy at the Royal Mint. The Chagos deal. Hinkley Point. Huawei. The common question underlying all of these is the kind of relationship Britain should have with China. The common answer of successive governments seems to be …

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Asia's beautiful country with 7,000 islands that's 'better than Thailand, Japan and China'

Asia's tourism industry is on the rise with countries such as Thailand, Japan, and China leading the way, but there is a country that is deemed way better than some of Asia's most popular countries. The Philippines in south east Asia is home to …

Oil paintings from France exhibited in China's Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "From Corot to Impressionism: A Flowing Platette" at Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, May 16, 2025. The exhibition features 66 oil paintings from the collection of Reims Museum of …

China teams up with ancient town in Germany to protect heritage

FRANKFURT — Bamberg in Germany and Shexian county in China show how towns with a remarkable history can thrive today. They answered the 2025 World Heritage Day's call to protect heritage under threat from disasters and conflicts, blending conservation …