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Mystery over China defense minister raises more questions for Xi Jinping

BEJING: A mystery surrounding the status of China’s defense minister is raising questions about turbulence within President Xi Jinping’s new line-up of loyalist leaders less than a year into his third term.

The Times of India

Li Shangfu: speculation grows over fate of China’s missing defence minister

Li Shangfu, who has not been seen for nearly three weeks, is under house arrest, claims US ambassador to Japan

The Guardian - UK

China’s defence minister Li Shuangfu is missing: What do we know so far?

Li was last seen in Beijing at the end of August when he gave a keynote address at a forum with African countries.

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Is China's defense minister under 'house arrest'?

The US ambassador to Japan has raised questions in a social media post about the whereabouts of China's defense minister, further adding to the confusion surrounding the state councillor's two-week absence from public view.

The Times of India

Rumours swirl over whereabouts of China's defense minister Li Shangfu

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for unity and stability within the military during an inspection in the northeast, just as speculation mounts over the whereabouts of the country’s defense minister.

The Times of India

Latest on Ukraine: Russia strikes Chernihiv, as Kyiv welcomes F-16 pledges

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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China's defense minister promises to boost cooperation with Russian ally Belarus

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Thursday visited Belarus and said his country would increase military cooperation with Russia’s neighbor, where Moscow is deploying tactical nuclear weapons

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India and China pledge to maintain ‘peace and tranquility’ along border

In a statement, Beijing and New Delhi say they have ‘agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an expeditious manner’.

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India and China pledge to maintain 'peace and tranquility' along disputed border despite tensions

Chinese and Indian military commanders have pledged to “maintain the peace and tranquility” along their disputed border in an apparent effort to stabilize the situation following a rise in tensions

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 538

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 538th day.

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China’s defence minister visits Russia and Belarus in show of support

Beijing says visit underscores drive by China and Russia to align foreign policies to undermine West-led world order.

Al Jazeera

Zelensky visits troops as Ukraine recaptures frontline territory near Bakhmut

Ukraine’s deputy defence minister said Monday that the Ukrainian military pushed Russian forces out of pockets of territory along front lines in the east and south of the country. The news came as President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to troops near the eastern front. Follow our live blog for…

France 24

Chinese Defense Minister Li to visit Russia and Belarus in show of support despite West's objections

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for those nations which the West has sought to isolate over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

China’s Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Henry Kissinger in Beijing

Visit from the former diplomat who helped normalise relations in the 1970s comes amid efforts to improve US-China ties.

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China’s Xi meets ‘old friend’ Kissinger amid US tensions

President Xi Jinping has welcomed former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to Beijing for their first known meeting in the Chinese capital in more than three years.

The Independent UK

China's Xi tells Kissinger that China-US ties are at a crossroads and stability is still possible

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told former top U_S_ diplomat Henry Kissinger that relations between the two countries are at a crossroads and both sides need to “make new decisions” that could result in stable ties and “joint success and prosperity.”

The Independent UK

China looks to Kissinger meeting to improve strained relations with US

Amid a steep downturn in relations with the United States, China has looked to a meeting with former U.S. national security adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to revive positive momentum

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Kissinger meets China defense chief in pursuing closer ties

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Beijing on Tuesday, his first known visit to the capital city in four years.

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Henry Kissinger meets China’s defence minister in surprise visit to Beijing

Ex-US secretary of state’s meeting with Li Shangfu comes amid hopes of improved ties between two countries

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Russian frigates arrive in China in sign of ‘close cooperation’

The Gromkiy and the Sovershenniy will take part in joint drills with the Chinese navy during a week in Shanghai.

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Biden’s backup plan for student loan debt relief is underway after Supreme Court ruling

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China says it wants more cooperation with Russia’s military

China said it wants closer ties with Russia’s military, a sign Moscow still has Beijing’s support after the aborted Wagner mutiny.

The Independent UK

Why haven't China and the U.S. agreed to restore military contacts?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up a closely watched visit to Beijing during which he and President Xi Jinping pledged to stabilize plunging U

The Guardian - UK

Xi and Blinken exchange warm words while refusing to budge

Meeting between US secretary of state and Chinese leader was a diplomatic coup, but did not yield breakthroughs

The Conversation

China and the US are talking again – so, where does the relationship go from here?

A potentially significant meeting took place in Beijing this week when Chinese President Xi Jinping met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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