China's Wang Yi: China and UK should focus on cooperation China and Britain should focus on cooperation and promote the "correct" direction of bilateral relations, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday. Reuters · May 8, 2023
Macron ‘working with China on secret plan for Ukraine war peace talks’ Kyiv’s line has been to veto anything that could allow Russia to keep any territorial gains from Moscow’s invasion The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
China says hopes Germany supports peaceful Taiwan 'reunification' China's top diplomat Wang Yi "hopes and believes" Germany will support China's "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday. Reuters · Apr 15, 2023
Fallout from Macron’s China visit ripples across Atlantic and Indo-Pacific The fallout from French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China rippled across the seas on Tuesday as Chinese warships continued to operate near Taiwan, a day after military drills officially ended. Across the Atlantic, Macron’s remarks on Europe risking entanglement in "crises that aren't ours" in relation to Taiwan sparked… France 24 · Apr 11, 2023
On China visit, Macron attempts diplomatic balancing act on Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit in a bid to dissuade China from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But will the latest European leaders to visit China be able to manage the fine balance… France 24 · Apr 5, 2023
Biden aide speaks with China counterpart as tension spikes WASHINGTON — White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Friday, people familiar with the matter said, as the two sides look to ease tensions that have continued to build in recent months. Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023
White House's Sullivan speaks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi -Bloomberg White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Friday, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters · Mar 28, 2023
New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has expressed concern to China over any provision of lethal aid to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a meeting with her Chinese counterpart The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023
New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Saturday she had expressed concerns over the South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait during talks with her Chinese counterpart at the end of a visit to Beijing. Reuters · Mar 25, 2023
Little room for maneuver as U.S.-China ties slide further President Joe Biden said last month after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that he planned to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the episode and clear the air between the rival superpowers. Reuters · Mar 24, 2023
China's top diplomat: Confident about stable ties with New Zealand China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday that China sees New Zealand as an important partner and has confidence in the certainty and stability in bilateral relations. Reuters · Mar 24, 2023
China has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change China on Sunday reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets. WEKU · Mar 12, 2023
China denies hidden motives after hosting Iran-Saudi talks China says it has no hidden motives and isn't trying to fill any vacuum in the Middle East after it hosted talks at which Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023
‘Changing global order’: China’s hand in the Iran-Saudi deal China brokering a deal between longtime Gulf rivals is ‘a broader sign of a changing global order’, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023 Guterres Welcomes Saudi-Iran Deal, China Considers it a ‘Victory’ for Dialogue UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. "Good neighborly relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are essential for the stability of the Gulf region," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on Friday. "The Secretary-General reiterates…
Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023 Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts A roundup of international reaction to the rapprochement between the two regional powers after seven years of tensions.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after years of tensions
France 24 · Mar 10, 2023 Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to re-establish relations after years of tensions Iran and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after years of tensions between the two countries, including a devastating attack on the heart of the kingdom's oil production attributed to Tehran.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Blinken wraps up Central Asia tour before G20 talks in India U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a brief tour of Central Asia in Uzbekistan before heading to India for what is expected to be a contentious Ukraine-dominated meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20
The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2023 Some politicians seem comfortable with the idea of a new cold war. They shouldn’t Republican leaders draw on Reagan-era nostalgia to unite their party, but a 21st-century cold war would not end well for anyone
The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023 Ukraine: Beijing's peace initiative offers glimpse at how China plans to win the war Beijing’s “Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis” has now been officially released by the country’s foreign ministry, after being foreshadowed by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, at the recent Munich Security Conference.
Reason · Feb 24, 2023 The Ukraine War May Engulf the World What was a local conflict is shaping up as a battle between alliances.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023 Year of war in Ukraine tests China’s ‘no limits’ relationship with Russia There are signs Beijing wants a quick political resolution to conflict as its patience with Russia wears thin
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Blinken heads to Asia, with China, Russia tensions soaring Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Central and South Asia next week for international talks that will put him in the same room as his Chinese and Russian counterparts
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 What is China’s peace proposal on how to end Ukraine war? China offers 12-point proposal to end war