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China touts the benefits of its 'Belt and Road' initiative to Italy, which may end the agreement

China's foreign minister is seeking to sell his Italian counterpart on the benefits of leader Xi Jinping's signature “Belt and Road” initiative of Chinese-built and -funded infrastructure projects, as Rome considers whether to renew the agreement

The Independent UK

Cleverly’s humiliating China visit was the perfect symbol of isolated, ill-led ‘global Britain’

The foreign minister set off with the aim of both ‘standing up for our values’ and securing profitable trade. He failed at both, says foreign policy commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What we learned from the foreign secretary’s trip to China

In today’s newsletter: The UK foreign secretary met senior Chinese officials for talks in Beijing – was there anything to gain?

The Guardian - UK

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James Cleverly’s China visit is ‘latest stage of project Kowtow’, says Iain Duncan Smith

The former Tory leader said the foreign secretary’s meetings with Chinese officials were ‘pointless

The Independent UK

Western politicians face tough balancing act on visits to Beijing

UK’s James Cleverly is latest to travel to Beijing hoping to improve ties and change Chinese foreign policy

The Guardian - UK

Isolating China would be a mistake, says UK foreign secretary

On trip to Beijing, James Cleverly says Britain is ‘clear-eyed’ about its disagreements with world’s second largest economy

The Guardian - UK

Key questions around James Cleverly’s visit to China

The last UK foreign secretary to visit China was Jeremy Hunt in 2018.

The Independent UK

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Top US and Chinese commerce officials agree to discuss trade conditions

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls that frustrate Beijing and set up a group to discuss other commercial issues, but neither side appeared ready to make concessions on disputes that have plunged relations to their lowest level…

France 24

Top US and Chinese commerce officials express support for better trade conditions

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations

The Independent UK

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang

Beijing’s top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera

China's foreign minister visits Cambodia days after incumbent premier hands off the job to his son

China’s foreign minister visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the southeast Asian country after its incumbent prime minister handed off the job to his son following a one-sided election last month

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims to have foiled Russian hacking of armed forces combat system – as it happened

Ukrainian special service says it has ‘blocked the illegal actions of Russian hackers who tried to penetrate military networks’

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 531 of the invasion

At least seven killed in double strike on residential area of Pokrovsk; Russia claims to have shot down Ukrainian drones over Belgorod

The Guardian - AU

US formally invites China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington

Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.

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China: Qin Gang mystery intensifies as articles wiped from ministry site reappear

References to missing former foreign minister’s final activities were reinstated on government website after being erased

The Guardian - AU

China criticises ‘malicious hype’ over Qin Gang disappearance

Foreign ministry spokesperson comments on speculation a day after refusing to answer questions about ex-minister

Al Jazeera

What will Qin Gang’s replacement mean for China-US relations?

Ousting of Qin Gang could shift US-China dynamics but is unlikely to change the overall trend towards warming ties.

The Guardian - UK

China signals ‘business as usual’ in foreign policy with return of Wang Yi

Mystery surrounds removal of Qin Gang as foreign minister, but one thing is clear: Xi Jinping retains tight control

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The Independent UK

China's sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue

China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister, Qin Gang, was something of an avatar for nationalist Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping, warning of “conflict and confrontation” with the U_S_, the stakes of which could be the “future of humanity.”

The Guardian - AU

Rumours swirl over dramatic fall of Xi loyalist Qin Gang

Sacked foreign minister’s rise was linked to his ties to president; his disappearance and dismissal have caused a scandal

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.26% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.47%

Al Jazeera

Wang Yi replaces Qin Gang as Chinese FM: What to know

Removal of Xi’s trusted adviser seen as ‘huge embarrassment’ as predecessor Wang Yi is reappointed to post he once held.

Evening Standard

China removes foreign minister Qin Gang after mysterious absence

Mr Qin has not been seen publicly since 25 June when he met with officials from Sri Lanka, Russia and Vietnam

WEKU

China has replaced its foreign minister, absent from public for a month

China is removing its foreign minister, Qin Gang, and reappointing his predecessor, veteran diplomat Wang Yi, to fill the position.

France 24

China replaces foreign minister with predecessor amid speculation over weeks-long absence

China on Tuesday removed outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang from office and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi, in a move that has already fueled rumors over the personal lives and political rivalries of China's Communist Party elite.

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