China

Starting in May, Chinese citizens who rank low on the country's burgeoning "social credit" system will be in danger of being banned from buying plane or train tickets for up to a year, according to statements recently released by the country's National Development and Reform Commission.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reshaped his core economic team on March 19, promoting two trusted, U.S.-educated lieutenants to key positions at a time of escalating trade tensions with Washington and concerns over a growing debt mountain.

Forty-five U.S. trade associations representing some of the largest companies in the country are urging President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on China, warning it would be “particularly harmful” to the U.S. economy and consumers.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed overcapacity in world steel markets and agreed on March 17 to work on solutions within the framework of the G-20 group of industrialised nations, Merkel’s spokesman said.

In an exclusive interview with journalist D. Vujičić for Serbian daily "Vecernje Novosti" Willy Wimmer, German politician, spoke about Kosovo's unilateral proclamation of independence, bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999, US - Russia and US - EU relationship and China.

Miami (AFP) - The world's leading brands of bottled water are contaminated with tiny plastic particles that are likely seeping in during the packaging process, according to a major study across nine countries published Wednesday.

Since mid-February, there has been serious interest in the Belene NPP project from China's largest state-owned nuclear power company. This is what Energy Minister Temenujka Petkova said during today's parliamentary oversight, BNT reported.

The Trump administration is pressing China to cut its trade surplus with the United States by $100 billion, a White House spokeswoman said on March 14, clarifying a tweet last week from President Donald Trump.

The most recent opinion polls suggest Russian President Vladimir Putin is the most trusted foreign leader for the Serbian nationals, gaining support from 58% of the polled Serbs, the iPolitika newspaper said on Wednesday.

BELGRADE - Meeting with Chinese Ambassador Li Manchang on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the news of Chinese President Xi Jinping's desire to meet with him again was very significant for Serbia and thanked China and its leadership for supporting Serbia and its citizens.