Experts Draw Inspiration for Eurasia From China’s Governance Under Xi’s Leadership

ST. PETERSBURG, June 8 (Xinhua) — The Russian edition of the first volume of “China’s Governance Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership” has received a warm response from representatives of media organisations, think tanks, and government institutions across Eurasia.

The book was officially launched at a ceremony on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, attended by around 100 representatives from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other Eurasian countries.

Participants said the volume vividly presents the wisdom and practice of Chinese President XiREAD MORE

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Currently, relations between China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) stand at a new historical starting point, facing new development opportunities and shouldering new missions of the times, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday.

Xi made the remarks in a signed article published on Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the DPRK, ahead of his state visit toREAD MORE

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday he looks forward to meeting with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to discuss the traditional friendship between the two countries, and exchange views on the overall development of bilateral relations.

Xi made the remarks inREAD MORE

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it has been vindicated after the Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an advisory note warning public servants against participating in political party study groups and other informal political engagements linked to government business.

The advisory note, issued on 5 June 2026, follows complaints and requests for investigation submitted to the PSC regarding the involvement of public servants in study groups associated with political party caucuses and parliamentary programmes.

The PSC’s findingsREAD MORE

China has pursued a path that seeks harmony between development and nature, and is joining countries worldwide in a pursuit of a greener future for all.

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — With the campaign message “Now for Climate,” this year’s World Environment Day calls for urgent action as the planet’s warning signs grow harder to ignore.

From scorching temperatures and raging wildfires to severe floods and droughts, extreme weather events are unfolding with growing frequency, posing aREAD MORE

As this year marks the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, China and the DPRK will surely carry forward their traditional friendship and deepen cooperation for the benefit of their peoples and the cause of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to theREAD MORE

South Africa’s fight against gender-based violence (GBV) appears to be entering a tougher phase, with courts across the country handing down some of the harshest sentences in recent memory against rapists, murderers and sexual predators.

In just over a week, prosecutors have secured multiple life sentences and lengthy prison terms against offenders convicted of crimes targeting women and children, sending a strong message that perpetrators of GBV will face the full might of the law.

The latestREAD MORE

In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, China-DPRK traditional friendly and cooperative relations have maintained sound and steady development.

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9, his first state visit to the country in sevenREAD MORE

Anti-immigration activists and opposition parties have given President Cyril Ramaphosa’s long-awaited migration intervention a lukewarm reception, arguing that the government’s latest promises are unlikely to resolve what they describe as a worsening illegal immigration crisis.

Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening, acknowledging widespread public concerns over illegal immigration, border security, pressure on public services and the employment of undocumented foreign nationals. He unveiled a comprehensive government strategy that includes tougher border controls, increased deportations, stricter penalties forREAD MORE

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

Xi’s upcoming visit, his first to the neighbouring country in seven years, is expectedREAD MORE