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EU tells China it expects help to persuade Russia to end war

ROME — European Union leaders said they told China in a virtual summit Friday that they expect Beijing to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine and at the very least not to interfere with international sanctions imposed on Moscow.

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Chinese Premier says China pushes for peace talks on Ukraine 'in its own way' – state media

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told EU leaders on Friday that China pushes for peace talks on Ukraine in "its own way", state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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China tells EU it will pursue Ukraine peace in its own way

China offered the European Union assurances on Friday that it would seek peace in Ukraine but said this would be on its own terms, deflecting pressure for a tougher stance towards Russia.

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China's President Xi, Premier Li to meet EU leaders on April 1 - ministry

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang will meet with European Union leaders on April 1, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

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Chinese Premier to Step Down ahead of Leadership Change

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang compared the increasingly difficult task of managing the economy to climbing a high mountain with “less oxygen.”

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Premier Li Offers China’s Help for 'Grave' Ukraine Situation

China’s Premier Li Keqiang on Friday called the situation in Ukraine "grave" and offered Beijing’s help in playing a "positive role" for peace while continuing to refuse to criticize Russia. China has largely sided with Russia in the conflict, which it has refused to refer to as a war or…

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Live updates: Airstrikes hit Dnipro as Russia pushes to Kyiv

Russian forces are continuing their offensive toward Kyiv on Friday from the northwest and east

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Chinese premier Li confirms he will step down next March

China's Premier Li Keqiang confirmed on Friday plans to step down after his current term expires next March.

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China will make timely changes to allow orderly movement of goods, people

China will make changes in a timely manner to allow the orderly movement of goods and people, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday at a press conference after the close of the China's annual parliament meeting.

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China, U.S. should step up communications while managing differences -premier

China and the United States should step up communications while managing their differences reasonably and constructively, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday, warning against decoupling between the two countries at a time of fraught relations.

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China Premier says Ukraine situation 'disconcerting', urges support for ceasefire talks

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday the Ukraine situation was "disconcerting" and that it is important to support Russia and Ukraine in ceasefire talks.

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China to stick with zero-Covid policy, but the rules may be 'refined'

HONG KONG: China's strict Covid-19 control measures are unlikely to be eased in the near future, but will be fine-tuned to minimise disruptions to economic growth, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang implied.

Bangkok Post

China plans 7.1% defence spending rise this year, outpacing GDP target

China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year's hike and the government's modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests.

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China cuts economic growth goal as it tries to reverse slump

China has cut its annual economic growth target to its lowest level in decades as Beijing tries to reverse a slump at a time when Russia’s war on Ukraine is pushing up oil prices and roiling the global economy

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China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interference

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and "reunification", and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or foreign interference, drawing a firm rebuke from Taipei.

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19 in Beijing

While the island country’s leader James Marape missed attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics last Friday, he was still able to hold virtual talks with Premier Li Keqiang

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WHO Chief Says Discussed Collaboration on COVID Origins with Chinese Premier

The head of the World Health Organization said on Saturday he had discussed with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang the need for stronger collaboration on the origins of COVID-19, a subject of controversy that has strained Beijing's relations with the West. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has previously pressed China to be more…

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WHO chief says discussed collaboration on COVID origins with Chinese premier

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