The 14th BRICS summit took place on 23rd and 24th June 2022 by video conference hosted by China. Iran has applied to become a member of BRICS, and Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the summit. President Raisi gave a speech, elaborating on Iran’s viewpoints on the most important international issues and expansion of cooperation with other countries. According to a report by IRNA, President Raisi called on BRICS members to “strengthen this global platform for the effective role-playing of independent multilateral institutions in achieving homogeneous development and world peace.” The following is … Continue reading Iran joining BRICS ‘will add value’

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has made steady progress in Latin America during the past three years, which has brought concrete benefits to partner economies with its people centered approach. The growing influence of BRI in Latin America, … Continue reading Latin America welcomes BRI cooperation, not ideological confrontation

A demonstration project of China-aided terrestrial digital TV transmission system in East Timor (referred to as the “Demonstration Project”), was launched in February 2021. The project is a joint construction under the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Timor-Leste. … Continue reading China helps put digital television on the air in Timor-Leste

Chinese commercial representatives based in Cuba met with the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba (CCC) on 20 July, 2022 in Havana to discuss BRI trade and investment opportunities in the Greater Antilles. ** During the meeting, updated information was provided on Cuba’s participation in the Maritime Silk Road Initiative of the 21st century. The event was chaired by CCC Vice President Ruben Ramos, and was attended by the economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese Embassy, Zhou Quan, and the director of trade policy with Asia and Oceania at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign … Continue reading Cuba and China discuss trade relations and Maritime Silk Road