Wang Yi

Panama and China announced June 13 they were establishing diplomatic relations, as the Central American nation became the latest to dump Taiwan for closer ties with the world's second-largest economy.

China hosts on May 14 a summit showcasing its ambitious drive to revive ancient Silk Road trade routes and lead a new era of globalization, just as Washington turns inward in favor of "America First" policies.

PM Aleksandar Vucic received on Friday a message from China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

According to the Serbian government, the message reads as follows:

PM Aleksandar Vucic received on Friday a message from China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

U.S. President Donald Trump said a "major, major conflict" with North Korea was possible over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, while China said the situation on the Korean peninsula could escalate or slip out of control.

Beijing is setting a medium-term target for a tenfold rise in Chinese visitors to Greece, who as of this summer will be able to use online payment platform Alipay, launched in China by Alibaba Group in 2004, in Greece too.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will speak at the Ancient Civilizations Forum starting in Athens on Monday at 13:00′ at Zappion.

Earlier, Tsipras met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. It has been agreed that in his visit to Beijing in May, the Greek Prime Minister will sign a three-year agreement action plan to bring Chinese investments to Greece.

As Athens prepares to host Monday's "Ancient Civilizations Forum," Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Friday it will bring together ministers of states representing historically great cultures which still remain influential today.

A conflict over North Korea could break out "at any moment," China said April 14, warning there would be no winner in any war as tensions soar with the United States.

China has warned the US against using military force against North Korea, after a surprise redeployment of an aircraft carrier group. Washington's regional allies said they expect it to consult with them before any action.