Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to form inclusive government but UN says situation remains ‘fluid’. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
China FM Says 'Deeply Concerned' About Syria In Talks With Egypt Counterpart Ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fled the country after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group and its allies, bringing a sudden end to decades of repressive rule by his clan. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024
German FM Urges China To Stop Backing Russia, Work For Ukraine Peace German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday warned her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's support for Moscow would impact ties and instead urged China to help end the Ukraine conflict. International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024
Keir Starmer raises 'deterioration' of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping The PM met the Chinese president at the G20 summit in Brazil where he also stressed he wants ‘respectful’ relations between the UK and Beijing Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Super Typhoon Man-Yi Hits Philippines, 500,000 Evacuated Super Typhoon Man-yi devastates the Philippines, prompting mass evacuations and urgent response efforts. Top News · Nov 16, 2024
China, Russia Must Fight US 'Containment': Security Chief Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China's foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries' most urgent task should be countering "containment" by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing. International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024
China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy Foreign Secretary David Lammy said it had been raised with the Chinese government as ‘a matter of huge concern’ while he was in Beijing. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024
UK’s Lammy visits China for ‘pragmatic’ reset of strained relations Foreign secretary’s visit aims to shore up trade ties while challenging Beijing on support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024
British Foreign Secretary Visits China To Reset Relations UK's foreign secretary visits China to address political, economic, and human rights issues, aiming to improve relations. Top News · Oct 18, 2024
Britain's Lammy In China To 'Challenge' Beijing On Russia Support British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two countries seek to rebuild frayed ties. International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024
Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2024
David Lammy urged to save imprisoned activist Jimmy Lai as son says father unwell Jimmy Lai, 75, has suffered ‘significant weight loss’ as he approaches a fourth year in solitary confinement The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024
For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk Beijing’s efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2024
China's Foreign Minister Urges Peaceful Resolution In Global Conflicts China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi's U.N. General Assembly speech highlights China's diplomatic efforts, sovereignty principles, and stances on global issues. Top News · Sep 29, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024 What to know from the UN: China, Russia have their say, and a frog metaphor makes a cameo China and Russia got their turns at the U.N. General Assembly podium on Saturday, but — per usual — their top leaders didn't speak. Instead, they turned to their foreign ministers, WANG YI and SERGEY LAVROV.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024 China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine war Three days before his communist government turns 75, China’s foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia’s war with Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy condemns Russian attack on hospital as death toll rises – as it happened Ukraine’s interior minister said one person killed in initial attack before the site was hit again during the evacuation
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: China and Brazil push peace plan at UN despite Zelenskyy opposition Seventeen countries attended a meeting in New York led by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi despite criticism from Ukrainian president. What we know on day 948
International Business Times · Sep 27, 2024 Blinken Questions China Peace Push Over Russia Help US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday questioned China's sincerity in seeking peace in Ukraine as he directly pressed his counterpart over exports that boost Russia's military.
Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 945 As the war enters its 945th day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrance despite China’s expressions of alarm
AAP · Sep 25, 2024 Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have met to discuss remaining trade impediments and security concerns straining the relationship.
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 943 As the war enters its 943rd day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Ukraine's president calls for unspecified global 'action' to force Russia into peace Ukraine’s president is dismissing the notion of peace talks with Moscow
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2024 ‘Unimaginable consequences’: World reacts to Israel’s strikes on Lebanon Israel launches more attacks as Lebanon reels from air strikes that killed more than 550 people, including children.