The following is an expanded version of a talk given by London-based climate activist Paul Atkin at the Socialist China Conference 2025 on the subject of China’s leadership role in fighting climate breakdown. The piece argues that climate change is no longer a distant eventuality but a present-day crisis. Drawing on IPCC science, Paul stresses … Continue reading China and climate – the question of leadership The post China and climate – the question of leadership appeared first on Fri...| Friends of Socialist China
On 13 October, the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women was held in Beijing, on the theme One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women’s All-round Development. The meeting, co-hosted by China and UN Women, brought together numerous heads of state, government officials and representatives from several continents, and was timed to coincide with … Continue reading China makes firm commitment to advancing the cause of women’s equality at a global level The post China makes fi...| Friends of Socialist China
The following is the text of a presentation given by Carlos Martinez to the Fourth World Congress on Marxism, which took place on 11-12 October 2025 at Peking University (PKU), China, organised by PKU’s School of Marxism. The presentation gives an overview of the progress made by China in recent years with regard to clean … Continue reading China’s progress proves socialism is the only viable framework for saving the planet The post China’s progress proves socialism is the only viable...| Friends of Socialist China
This wide-ranging interview with political analyst KJ Noh on India and Global Left centres on China’s geopolitical role, the US’s evolving imperial strategy, and the urgent need for solidarity among the nations of the Global South. KJ begins by responding to the criticism that China is not doing enough to end the genocide in Palestine. … Continue reading KJ Noh: Washington has been preparing for war with China for over a decade The post KJ Noh: Washington has been preparing for war with...| Friends of Socialist China
In the following article, which originally appeared in the Morning Star, Jenny Clegg reflects on the abiding lessons to be drawn from China’s role in the allied victory over fascism in World War II. She points out: “That China was the first country to resist fascist aggression, its most consistent opponent, fighting for 14 years … Continue reading China and World War II: why should we remember? The post China and World War II: why should we remember? appeared first on Friends of Sociali...| Friends of Socialist China
On August 31-September 1, the Chinese coastal city of Tianjin hosted the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting adopted the Tianjin Declaration. At just over 6,000 words, it sets out a comprehensive roadmap for the next phase of the organisation’s development across a wide … Continue reading Tianjin Declaration advances roadmap for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation The post Tianjin Declaration advances roadmap for Shanghai...| Friends of Socialist China
Wilfredo Hernández Maya, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, was among the members of the diplomatic corps in London who extended greetings in the opening rally of our 2025 second annual conference, held on Saturday, September 27. Gathered in Bolívar Hall, he noted that, “your presence in this space, which bears … Continue reading China has consolidated itself as a true friend and a beacon of light for sovereign peoples The post China has consolidated itse...| Friends of Socialist China
On September 25, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov chaired the fourth Informal Meeting on Afghanistan Between Foreign Ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. China was represented by Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign … Continue reading China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran reject US return to Afghanistan The post China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran reject US return to A...| Friends of Socialist China
We are very pleased to publish below the speech delivered by Comrade Aswathi Asok, Executive Committee member of the Association of Indian Communists (AIC), during the closing rally of our China Conference 2025, held on Saturday September 27. Aswathi notes that: “The Chinese revolution of 1949 was more than a change of government. It showed … Continue reading We celebrate a victory that continues to inspire working people across the world The post We celebrate a victory that continues to ...| Friends of Socialist China
The leaders of China and Cuba exchanged messages on September 28, marking the 65th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two socialist countries. In his message to Miguel Diaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban President, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping noted that 65 years … Continue reading Cuba-China diplomatic relations: 65 years from history to the future The post Cuba-China diplomatic relations: 65 years fro...| Friends of Socialist China
The following is the text of the speech delivered by Gearóid Ó Machail, Member of the National Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Ireland (CPI), to the closing rally of our China Conference 2025, held on Saturday September 27. Gearóid’s talk touches on a number of important topics, including the importance of the fraternal … Continue reading In China’s example we see hope – the victories of the Chinese people are victories for all of us The post In China’s example we s...| Friends of Socialist China
Foreign Minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Choe Son Hui visited China from September 27 to 30 at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. This visit followed on closely from that paid by top DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, September 2-4, to participate in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary … Continue reading DPRK foreign minister: Consolidating and developing relations with China is an unwavering stance The post DPRK foreign minister: Consolidating an...| Friends of Socialist China
On September 18, the United States yet again abused its veto power in the United Nations Security Council to block a call for a ceasefire and an end to the carnage and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. In this regard, Chinese Ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong has made three strong statements decrying the actions of … Continue reading China strongly condemns US misuse of veto to shield Israel The post China strongly condemns US misuse of veto to shield Israel appeared first on Friends of Sociali...| Friends of Socialist China
A chance discovery during an office move has rekindled historic ties between the Morning Star and China’s Xinhua Daily. In 2021, assistant business manager Bernadette Keaveney unearthed a 1950 letter in traditional Chinese characters, written by Xinhua to the Daily Worker — the Morning Star’s predecessor — congratulating it on its 20th anniversary. Rediscovered thanks … Continue reading Unearthing solidarity across continents – the Morning Star Nanjing connection The post Unearthi...| Friends of Socialist China
In late September, several Western states, including Britain, France, Canada, Australia and others, formally recognised the State of Palestine. This follows similar moves over the last two years by Ireland, Norway and Spain, bringing the total to 157 UN member states. The recognition reflects growing outrage at Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza, which has killed … Continue reading Symbolic significance of Western states’ recognition of Palestine The post Symbolic significance of West...| Friends of Socialist China
On Saturday 27 September 2025, Friends of Socialist China held a successful conference at Bolivar Hall, London, to mark the 76th National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Attended by well over a hundred people, the event featured panel discussions on China’s role as a force for peace and multipolarity, its achievements in overcoming … Continue reading Socialist China Conference another landmark in the work of building friendship and solidarity with China The post Socialist China C...| Friends of Socialist China
The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Lao People’s Democratic Republic. We are very pleased to print below the warm speech given by Comrade … Continue reading The traditional friendship between Laos and China is at its best in history The post The traditional friendship between Laos ...| Friends of Socialist China
During his recent visit to New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang also addressed a high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), proposed by China. Held on September 23, the meeting was attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Iraqi President … Continue reading Li Qiang issues rallying call for development at UN The post Li Qiang issues rallying call for developme...| Friends of Socialist China
In the video below, KJ Noh interviews Carlos Martinez about China’s role in humanity’s common struggle against climate breakdown. In particular, the two discuss the new comprehensive review by global energy think tank Ember of China’s clean energy progress and its implications for the rest of the world. KJ and Carlos go into some depth … Continue reading Decarbonising the planet: China leads the way out of the climate crisis The post Decarbonising the planet: China leads the way out o...| Friends of Socialist China
The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Below we reprint the main body of the inspiring speech delivered by Pablo … Continue reading China and Cuba show that a better world is not only possible – it is being built day by day| Friends of Socialist China
Friends of Socialist China successfully held its second annual China Conference on Saturday September 27. More than 100 people gathered in London’s Bolivar Hall to hear expert presentations from a broad range of progressive scholars and activists on such topics as 80 years since the defeat of fascism: China as a force for peace and … Continue reading George Galloway prevented from speaking at FoSC China Conference by airport detention| Friends of Socialist China
Venezuela honoured the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the War to Resist Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on September 3, with President Nicolás Maduro being joined by Chinese Ambassador Lan Hu to inaugurate a monument in the capital Caracas. They were also accompanied by senior members of the Venezuelan government, … Continue reading Venezuela unveils monument to Chinese people’s victory| Friends of Socialist China
Chinese President Xi Jinping held important meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the morning of September 2. Both men were in China to attend the meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) along with the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the war to resist Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war.| Friends of Socialist China
Chinese President Xi Jinping held important meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the morning of September 2. Both men were in China to attend the meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) along with the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the war to … Continue reading China, Russia and Mongolia strengthen three-way friendship in Beijing| Friends of Socialist China
In the following report, our co-editor Keith Bennett reflects on witnessing the grand parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Global Anti-Fascist War. Keith notes that the parade impressively showcased advanced military technology—ranging from hypersonic missiles and drones to nuclear-capable systems—demonstrating China’s … Continue reading The message of the Victory Day parade: justice will preva...| Friends of Socialist China
In the following article, which was originally published on Consortium News, Mick Hall analyses how the recent visit to New Zealand by Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s far-right Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he announced a significant upgrade in the bureau’s local presence, will further enmesh the twin island South Pacific nation … Continue reading FBI upgrade enmeshes New Zealand in anti-China war plans| Friends of Socialist China
The Morning Star published a significant editorial on August 5 arguing that historic Soviet and contemporary Chinese economic and social planning can provide valuable lessons and reference material for developing a progressive agenda for Britain. It notes that in 1931 the London publishers Jonathan Cape brought out a 218-page book ‘Moscow has a Plan’, which … Continue reading China’s planning holds lessons for Britain – Morning Star| Friends of Socialist China
The following is an extensive interview with the French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon that was conducted by Tariq Ali, the veteran writer and activist, and that was originally published on Sidecar, the blog published by New Left Review. In their wide-ranging discussion Mélenchon makes a number of important comments about China – to which he … Continue reading Jean-Luc Mélenchon discusses China with Tariq Ali| Friends of Socialist China
On 15 July 2025, Friends of Socialist China, in collaboration with the International Manifesto Group and the Communist Party of Britain, hosted a round-table discussion with a delegation from the Academy of Marxism at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) at London’s Marx Memorial Library. Introducing the discussion, Friends of Socialist China co-editor Carlos … Continue reading High-level delegation of Chinese Marxists visits London| Friends of Socialist China
A delegation from the Academy of Marxism of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences recently visited Ireland as part of a European tour that also took them to Britain and Portugal. In the following article, Gearóid Ó Machail outlines the delegation’s program in Ireland. Gearóid is a member of the National Executive Committee of the … Continue reading Strengthening ties between Irish and Chinese Marxists| Friends of Socialist China
We are pleased to republish the following article, which originally appeared in China Daily, in which Grenville Cross recaps the furore which ensued at the Glastonbury music festival in England after punk rock duo Bob Vylan gave expression to the sentiments shared by the overwhelming majority of the many thousands of people present, who stood as one in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against Israel’s genocidal war of aggression.| Friends of Socialist China
The Communist Party of China (CPC) joined the Liberation Movements Summit that was hosted by the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa in Johannesburg, between July 25-28, under the theme, ‘Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa.’ Besides the ANC, the core participants were the five other … Continue reading Communist Party of China joins Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa| Friends of Socialist China
