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China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

A Chinese warship has conducted a second live-fire drill in as many days, according to New Zealand navy personnel.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: China lauds Trump’s Russia peace talks

Foreign minister Wang Yi praises ‘consensus’ between Moscow and Washington, reached without Kyiv; Ukraine president voices ‘hope’ after meeting US envoy. What we know on day 1,094

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025

Zelenskyy again demands Ukraine is involved in talks after Russia and US agree to create team to explore peace deal – as it happened

US delegation says concessions must be made by both sides after talks with Russia that did not involve Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

UK remains ‘robust’ with Beijing, Lammy says as he greets Chinese official

Wang Yi met with the Foreign Secretary in central London, as the Government seeks a warmer relationship with China.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in mid-January…

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

TikTok ban ‘on official devices remains’ as Government launches account

No 10 indicated a security exemption had been granted for the official TikTok account.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

China has reacted in kind to Trump’s tariffs, but a deal may still emerge

Beijing will defend its core interests, but its initial response is more cautious than when Trump imposed levies in 2018

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

Japan tightens chipmaking export controls amid US-China tech tensions

Japan makes it harder for Chinese entities to obtain chipmaking tools, advanced processors, and cryogenic cooling from Japanese companies.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 3, 2025

India and China agree to resume direct flights for first time in five years

Suspension of flights started with the Covid-19 pandemic but continued long after due to military clashes along the countries’ shared Himalayan border

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

China’s top diplomat to visit UK in February for talks with David Lammy

Source says purpose of Wang Yi’s visit is to hold first UK-China strategic dialogue since 2018

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025