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South China Morning Post
5 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China, New Zealand have ‘no conflict of interest', Xi Jinping tells Christopher Luxon
China has 'no fundamental conflict of interest' with New Zealand , President Xi Jinping told New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday while calling for the constructive management of differences. 'Both sides should adhere to mutual respect, seek common ground while acknowledging differences, and correctly view and manage their differences and disagreements,' Xi was quoted as saying by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Just ahead of Luxon's arrival in the Chinese capital late on Thursday, Wellington announced that it was suspending funding to the Cook Islands over the Pacific archipelago's deepening ties with Beijing. 'China and New Zealand have no historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest,' Xi told Luxon, adding that cooperation should be accorded 'a more prominent position' in the relationship. He also called for the two countries to leverage their complementary strengths to deepen trade and investment ties. 'We should also explore potential for collaboration in technological innovation, climate change and infrastructure development,' Xi said.
Associated Press
6 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit Held in Qingdao
QINGDAO, China, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 19, the Sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit opened at the Qingdao International Conference Center. Centered on the theme 'Multinationals and China: Connecting the World for Win-Win Cooperation,' the summit serves as a high-level platform for policy dialogue, industrial alignment, and project collaboration among global multinationals. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. Co-hosted by the People's Government of Shandong Province and Ministry of Commerce, the summit is jointly organized by the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province and the Qingdao Municipal People's Government, among others. This year's summit has drawn wide attention and active participation from the global business community. A total of 465 multinational companies attend the event, including 135 Fortune Global 500 companies and 330 industry-leading enterprises. These firms come from 43 countries and regions, with over 50% from emerging market economies. Reflecting the trend toward greater openness in the services sector, more than 20% of summit delegates represent multinational companies in modern finance, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge sectors. In addition to traditional markets such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United States, Germany, and France, the summit has attracted increased participation from emerging regions including ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa. Notably, enterprises from nine countries such as Vietnam and Egypt participate in the summit for the first time. The summit agenda includes an opening ceremony and high-level forum on the high-quality development of multinationals, three thematic activities, and multiple parallel sessions across four major segments. A new edition of the Multinationals in China research report series will also be released during the event. According to Wang Lei, director-general of the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, since the launch of the inaugural summit, the past five editions have attracted 421 Fortune Global 500 companies and 967 industry-leading enterprises, with a cumulative attendance of over 3,000 delegates. Source: Qingdao Municipal People's Government Contact person: Ms. Zhang, Tel: 86-10-63074558.
The National
7 hours ago
- Business
- The National
UAE and Canada deepen strategic partnership
Sheikh Abdullah delivers message from UAE President as leaders explore expanded cooperation across key sectors
The National
8 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Sheikh Abdullah meets Canada's Mark Carney in Ottawa
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday met Canada 's Prime Minister Mark Carney. He delivered a written message from President Sheikh Mohamed during his working visit to Ottawa, before the meeting explored avenues to strengthen co-operation between the two nations, state news agency Wam reported. Talks focused on sectors including economic and commercial fields, energy, artificial intelligence and education. Discussions also considered regional and international developments, with Sheikh Abdullah stressing the importance of bolstering joint efforts to support global peace and security. Earlier, he met Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand and reviewed opportunities to enhance co-operation in several key sectors − including the economic, educational, investment, trade, technology and energy fields. Sheikh Abdullah also met Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. Discussions included the development of co-operation mechanisms to support investment between the public and private sectors in both countries.
Zawya
9 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
ADJD and Ministry of Justice discuss strengthening integration of judicial system
His Excellency Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), received His Excellency Mubarak Ali Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, to discuss enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise in the use of modern and smart technologies in the judicial fields, contributing to strengthening the foundations of justice and the rule of law. Counselor Yousef Al Abri emphasized that the visit reflects the commitment to supporting integration between local and federal judicial institutions in the UAE and developing institutional capabilities to implement best practices in the judicial field, this is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, to strengthen cooperation with various judicial institutions to maximize benefits and consolidate the country's competitive position globally. He highlighted the department's interest in developing partnerships, exchanging expertise, and sharing its pioneering experiences in adopting the best technological methods and international best practices to support development efforts across its various sectors. During a tour of the department's main building in Abu Dhabi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice learned about best practices related to improving and developing institutional performance, strategic planning, and the mechanism for monitoring monthly performance indicators, he listened to a detailed explanation of the management of the judicial system, and the ease of completing transactions. He also attended a civil marriage session at the Civil Family Court and reviewed the digital systems used for civil marriage applications. He was briefed on the features of the department's 2024-2026 strategic plan, the qualitative objectives it seeks to achieve, and the projects and initiatives that employ the best modern technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance the quality and efficiency of services and support its role as a fundamental pillar of justice.
