Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Beijing, China, on Sunday morning for a five-day official visit. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu seeks collaboration with CACC in the development of the new airport in Lekki. Sanwo-Olu lauded Lagos as the most active and financially capable state in the country (Nigeria). CACC expressed willingness to partner with the Lagos Govt to realize its vision of a new airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says inauguration of Red Line Rail Project is weeks away. He says transportation challenges will be a thing of the past. Sanwo-Olu reveals Tinubu’s plan to grace the inauguration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the Red Line Rail Project is ready for commissioning. EDITOR’S … Read more
Over 210 million Chinese people have been thrown into lockdown after a ‘highly contagious’ Covid-19 variant broke out. EKO HOT BLOG reports that China is reportedly facing a major coronavirus outbreak with over 200 million people plunged back into lockdown following the emergence of two “highly contagious” variants. It was gathered that 28 cities across … Read more
US Congress Delegation Visits Taiwan Barely Two Weeks After Pelosi EKO HOT BLOG reports that a US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Five members of Congress will visit until Monday, said Washington’s de-facto embassy in … Read more
Taiwan Holds Military Drill After China Repeats Threats EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taiwan’s army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control. Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan last week by US … Read more
China Set To Run New Drills In Yellow & Bohai Seas EKO HOT BLOG reports that China says it is carrying out new military exercises in the Yellow and Bohai seas after a barrage of drills that encircled Taiwan in recent days. The initial exercises were triggered by Beijing’s fury at a visit … Read more
China Fires Missiles Near Taiwan In Show Of Force Following Pelosi’s Visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that China fired multiple missiles toward waters near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island’s Defense Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price for hosting US House Speaker Nancy … Read more
Taiwan: US Warns China Over Military Drills After Pelosi’s Visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top US official on Wednesday called China’s military drills in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan irresponsible and warned of the danger of the situation spiraling out of control. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: … Read more
Australia, UK and Canada join US in a diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada have announced that they will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced during … Read more
China conducts combat readiness patrol as U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan Relations between Taipei and Beijing are at an all-time low, defined by angry language and military posturing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a team of US congressmen landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, prompting an instant rebuke from China, which described the visit as a “act … Read more
Beijing Education Authority on Friday said that staff and students shall wear masks at school and only take them off on outdoor occasions where there are no crowds and no contacts. It added that Primary and middle schools will be put under relatively closed management, and the risks of spreading COVID-19 will be reduced by … Read more
Beijing education authorities on Friday said that staff and students shall wear masks at school and only take them off on outdoor occasions where there are no crowds and no contacts. It added that Primary and middle schools will be put under relatively closed management, and the risks of spreading COVID-19 will be reduced by … Read more
The United States on Monday said China must pay more than the two billion dollars it committed to the World Health Organisation. It called the pledge a token to distract from what the Trump administration claims was Beijing’s failure to properly alert the world to the coronavirus outbreak. READ ALSO: Mission Accomplished But We Won’t … Read more