Senator Alain Richard is expected to lead the French Senate Group for Exchange and Studies with Taiwan from October 4 to 11.
Beijing accuses Washington of lacking self-awareness and an understanding of the world today.
Zheng Zeguang also calls for two sides to step up communication on trade and investment, Covid-19 and climate change, weeks after he was blocked from entering British parliament amid tensions over Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
AidData analysis finds recipient nations are concerned about project issues and Chinese debt burdens ‘substantially larger’ than previously understood.
Prevented from leaving since 2018 visit, they were allowed to fly home hours after deal to shelve US fraud charges against Meng Wanzhou.
China may now be more open to visits by the US commerce and climate chiefs, and even consider a virtual Xi-Biden summit at the G20 in October, analysts say.
Foreign investment into China hit a record US$144.4 billion in 2020, while firms exiting China did not leave because of tariffs, US researchers say.
US agreement to share nuclear-powered submarine technology with Australia is a sign it is stepping up its focus on anti-submarine warfare.
China shines in knowledge and technology outputs, but loses points in its regulatory, business and political environments, as well as environmental performance.
Differences with members of the trade pact, notably Australia and Japan, may prevent China winning the backing needed, but there could be diplomatic benefits.
Children under 12 seen to be a weak link, with school infections a major worry but vaccines as yet unavailable to youngsters.
Opening ceremony in Xian showcases the country’s achievements and its ancient host city, in test run of Covid-19 measures before next year’s Winter Olympics.
High-profile test of China’s ability to stage a major sporting event during the pandemic, with the Beijing Winter Olympics to follow in 2022.
Xian has been spruced up with new venues and infrastructure but on the ground many people are still reeling from the coronavirus.
The event which begins in Xian on Wednesday will see tens of thousands of spectators attending – a stark contrast with the empty stands during the Tokyo Games.
Deployments unlikely to change the military balance in the region but will send a political message, observers say.
Chinese advised to stay calm, refrain from going outside and to increase safety measures after elite soldiers declare President Alpha Condé detained.
Website of Chengdu-based AmCham Southwest, representing over 300 member companies, was down for maintenance on Tuesday and its WeChat account name had changed.
US climate envoy John Kerry is due to arrive on Tuesday night following a stop in Tokyo and will meet Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua.
Afghanistan and the Taliban were at the heart of phone call between US Secretary of State Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday.
It is the first media outlet from the city forced to make the registration after the Department of Justice ruled its operations constituted political activity.
Embassy’s statement before intelligence report on Covid-19 origins dismisses Wuhan lab leak theory and says US media rejected attempts to give China’s position.
Assistant foreign minister tells forum that cooperation will be stepped up in areas like the digital economy, smart cities and 5G networks.
PLA is conducting live ammunition training in the South China Sea, Yellow Sea and Bohai Strait. It will finish as American, Indian, Australian and Japanese navies begin high-profile Malabar exercise.
China is the largest source of international students in the US, with more than 380,000 active students in the country last year.
The 67-year-old from Hubei province was detained after a former pupil accused him of molesting her.
Beijing fears instability in Afghanistan could pose a threat via other neighbouring countries such as Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Concerns about Afghan projects and terrorism spilling over to Xinjiang may make Beijing pursue a stronger relationship with the Taliban, observers say.