BIZARRE: 42 - What They Never Told You

China's foreign minister makes surprise stop in Afghanistan

China's foreign minister made a surprise stop in Kabul to meet Afghanistan's Taliban rulers even as the international community fumes over the hardline movement's broken promise a day earlier to open schools to girls beyond Grade 6

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

China's foreign minister visits Afghanistan

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Kabul on Thursday to meet his Afghan counterpart, a spokesman for Afghanistan's foreign ministry said, the highest-level visit by a Chinese official since the Taliban took power last year.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

India rebukes China's foreign minister over Kashmir remarks ahead of planned visit

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi drew a rebuke from the Indian government ahead of his expected but unconfirmed visit to New Delhi on Friday, upsetting his hosts with remarks made in Pakistan this week concerning the disputed Kashmir region.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Pakistani PM urges Islamic nations to mediate in Ukraine war

Pakistan’s prime minister has urged foreign ministers from Muslim-majority nations to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, appealing also on China’s top diplomat to join the effort

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

China on the Right Side of History over Ukraine War, Says Foreign Minister

China stands on the right side of history over the Ukraine crisis as time will tell, and its position is in line with the wishes of most countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. "China will never accept any external coercion or pressure, and opposes any unfounded accusations and suspicions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2022

China denies sending weapons to support Moscow – as it happened

Russia tells defending forces to lay down arms; one dead after explosions hit Podilskyi

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2022

China on the right side of history over Ukraine war - foreign minister

China stands on the right side of history over the Ukraine crisis as time will tell, and its position is in line with the wishes of most countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2022

India, China in talks over Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit

Month-end visit could mark turnaround in relations between the neighbours

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Chinese foreign minister says he hopes Ukraine war will stop as soon as possible

China hopes the war in Ukraine can stop as soon as possible, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday, describing for the first time the situation in Ukraine as a "war".

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

How long will China stand apart over Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

Even while declaring respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity as its major diplomatic principles, China has not yet voiced opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How long will China continue to respond to the issue in such a contradictory manner?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 9, 2022