POLITICAL
IRAN
China expresses regret over US re-imposing sanctions on Iran
Beijing, Monday, 5 November 2018
China’s Foreign Ministry spokes-person Hua Chunying said that China expresses regret over US decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 Iran nuke deal. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
MOROCCO
China and Morocco exchanges congratulatory messages
Beijing, Thursday, 1 November 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Moroccan King Mohammed VI exchanged congratulations to mark the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries. Similarly, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Moroccan Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani have exchanged congratulatory messages. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
PALESTINE
China and Palestine exchanges congratulatory messages
Beijing, Tuesday, 20 November 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas exchanged greetings on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
ECONOMIC
ALGERIA
Algeria sign pacts with China
Algiers, Monday, 26 November 2018
Algeria and China signed cooperation documents for the implementation of a mega integrated project worth US$6 billion for the exploitation of phosphate in the eastern region of Algeria. It was signed by CEO of Algerian energy giant Sonatrach Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour and Chairman of CITIC Construction Chen Xiaojia in the province of Tebessa in east Algeria. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
EGYPT
Egypt and China enhance co-operation through ‘Belt and Road’
Cairo, Thursday, 15 November 2018
The second Egypt-China Investment and Trade Expo and the “Belt and Road” China-Egypt Cooperation Forum, was hosted in November by the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce in China and the Egyptian-Chinese Friendship Association at Cairo International Convention Centre. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
ISRAEL
China International Import Expo creates cooperation opportunities for whole world: Israel Minister of Science and Technology
Jerusalem, Saturday, 3 November 2018
Israeli Scientific Minister Ofir Akunis said that the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) would create “good opportunity” for the whole world to cooperate with each other. He also said that the opportunities for the bilateral cooperation, especially in the high-tech sector are big. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
MULTILATERAL
ARAB COUNTRIES
Arab Countries boosts their co-operation in renewable energy
Cairo, Saturday, 10 November 2018
Officials and businessmen from the Arab countries and China met in Cairo to discuss future cooperation in the field of energy, particularly renewable energy. The fields of sustainable, renewable and clean energy were highlighted as a key area of energy cooperation between the two sides. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
MISCELLANCEOUS
EGYPT
China, Egypt to boost military co-operation
Beijing, Thursday, 22 November 2018
Chinese State Councillor and Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe met with Egyptian Military Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid Hegazy in Beijing and expressed China's willingness to enhance strategic communication between the two militaries. He urged mutual visits, professional exchanges, joint exercises, joint training, personnel training and other areas. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
PALESTINE
Xi offers congratulations on annual observances of International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
Madrid, Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended congratulations over UN-organized annual observances of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and said that the Palestinian issue has been one of the major issues in Middle East for a lasting impact on peace and stability in the region. Source: Xinhua, Beijing
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Minakshi Sardar is a Doctoral candidate at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.Email: mini.8star@gmail.com
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