Milton Friedman, the leader of the Chicago school of economics, made a famous speech about a pencil in a 10-hour PBS broadcast series called "Free to Choose" in 1980.

Recently, I traveled to Washington D.C. and New York for a series of visits. The main focus was exchanging views with officials and experts from the United States on the current and next stage of China-U.S. relations. The aim was to better understand the fluctuations in U.S. policy toward China and the development trend of the relationship.

As a responsible major developing country, China advocates balanced AI development and shared outcomes among all nations

The annual Munich Security Conference, the premier security forum in Europe, offers an important platform for transatlantic countries to discuss international security issues and align their security and defense policies. Its agenda often provides comprehensive insights into the security concerns of transatlantic nations, especially European elites.

The 60th Munich Security Conference was held in Germany from February 16 to 18. Over the three days, listening to the intense speeches regarding two conflicts occurring in Europe and the Middle East, it feels like Asia's longstanding peace should be appreciated even more.

The 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) opened in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 16. It was my first time attending the conference, and I had the privilege of observing it firsthand. It is an internationally renowned annual forum on global strategic and security policies, with themes often related to security challenges faced by Europe or the transatlantic community.

Much has been said about how China and India are jostling for leadership of the Global South. This is bunkum. China harbours no intention of becoming the Global South leader, and India is unlikely to become one even if it wants to.

On Wednesday, eight scholars from various Chinese and US universities gathered at Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University to discuss the road ahead for China-US academic exchanges.

In response to the Houthis attacking ships in the Red Sea bound for Israel, the US recently announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, a security initiative that initially included more than 20 countries, such as Bahrain, Britain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain.

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping held a long-expected summit meeting on Nov. 15 with US President Joe Biden at the secluded Filoli Estate south of San Francisco. The summit was the second time the two presidents met in person since Biden took office, the first being in Bali in November 2022. It was the culmination of a series of visits to China by senior US officials since this summer.

The year 2023 has marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the European Union and 2024 will mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France.

Last week, a breath of optimism swept through the news as the United States and China made headlines for encouraging reasons. The highly anticipated meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden concluded with both nations expressing a shared understanding across a broad spectrum of interests.

China and the United States have seen more high-level interactions in recent months, which helps promote the stability of bilateral relations. Although their presidents, Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, didn’t meet at the summit of G20 leaders in New Delhi, India, Xi’s visit to the U.S. in November is highly anticipated. In light of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with all its associated political infighting, an improvement in Sino-U.S. ties will undoubtedly encounter more obstacles. So it is crucially important to seize the opportunity to alleviate the tensions between the two nations while the window is open.

On November 10, 2023, the 6th Paris Peace Forum was held at Palais Brongniart in Paris, France. French President Emmanuel Macron attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Fu Ying, former Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom, attended the Forum and spoke at a sub-forum under the theme of “Seeking Common Ground in a World of Rivalry.”

One of the major issues affecting the future of China-U.S. relations is the argument about China’s development prospects.

There is a complementary coexistence as the US, the EU and China build global digital infrastructure, but more intense competition could follow

NATO's pivot to the Asia-Pacific will force countries to side with either China or the US and upset the region's 'balanced diplomacy' if countries hold joint military drills.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to eradicate poverty, protect the environment, fight climate change, and ensure that people can enjoy peace and prosperity. China will continue to work with all parties to advance the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and bring benefits to people of all countries. By invitation, Xiao Qian shares her view on the issue with China Daily.

There have been some positive developments in China-US relations of late. Following the meeting between China's senior diplomat Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 8, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry visited China.

As China and ASEAN jointly celebrate the 20th anniversary of China's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, senior diplomat Fu Ying gifted China Daily with diplomatic details then and now and elaborates on several issues relating to South China Sea disputes and US influences in an exclusive interview with China Daily.

The region should utilize its resources for improving people's lives instead of in military races.