President Xi Jinping

Chinese fans fear crackdown on hip hop

Shanghai - Emiratesvoice

Chinese music fans are bracing for a crackdown on hip hop after a rapper was apparently dropped from a popular singing programme, as reports emerged that the government had soured on the often-provocative genre. Hip hop is a late arrival to China's cultural scene but homegrown artists have steadily gained fans, getting a major boost over the past year thanksRead more

Trump and 'Davos Man': best of enemies

Paris - Emiratesvoice

A compelling clash of cultures will unfold in the vertiginous Swiss Alps this week as Donald Trump, just over 12 months into his high-wire presidency, confronts the cheerleaders of globalisation in Davos. Having whipped up working-class resentment of the global elite to devastating effect en route to the White House, the US president's "America First" vision will run headlong intoRead more

China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growth

Beijing - Emirates voice

China's economy grew a forecast-beating 6.9 percent in 2017, picking up steam for the first time since 2010 despite its battles against a massive debt and polluting factories, official data showed Thursday. The world's number two economy eclipsed the official target of about 6.5 percent and picked up pace from the 6.7 percent growth seen in 2016, which was theRead more

China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growth

Beijing - Emiratesvoice

Global shift' as Olympics set up shop

london - Emiratesvoice

When the cauldron ignites in Pyeongchang on February 9, it will open a sequence of three Olympic Games in Asia over the next four years -- highlighting the region's growing clout, and also the declining interest among Western powers in holding the multi-billion dollar events. After next month's Winter Games in South Korea, Tokyo will take centre stage in 2020Read more

Macron urges European unity

Beijing - Emiratesvoice

French President Emmanuel Macron pleaded on Wednesday for European unity in the face of China's growing economic power as he wrapped up a visit to Beijing with several business deals. Macron, who has become the leading voice of the European Union, endorsed President Xi Jinping's massive $1 trillion programme to revive ancient Silk Road trading routes during his three-day trip.Read more

Macron endorses China's Silk Road but warns

Beijing - Emiratesvoice

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe Monday to take part in China's massive Silk Road infrastructure project but warned against "hegemony", saying both sides should share the benefits. Macron, on the first day of a state visit, also called on Europe and China to team up on curbing climate change in the face of the US decision to withdraw fromRead more

Macron calls for Europe-China alliance

XIAN - Emiratesvoice

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe Monday to take part in China´s Silk Road revival plan, despite some European misgivings about the massive project, as he began a state visit. Macron also called on Europe and China to team up on curbing climate change, in the face of US plans to withdraw from the Paris accord.“Our destinies are linked,” heRead more

Macron begins China state visit at Silk Road gateway

XIAN - Emiratesvoice

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday launched a state visit to China in Xian — the starting point of the ancient Silk Road — in a nod to his counterpart’s scheme to revive the famous trading route. Macron will visit the northern city’s famous terracotta warriors along with his wife Brigitte before delivering a keynote speech on the future ofRead more