Chinese fans pay rich tributes to China’s legendary Indian classical dancer Zhang Jun The first Chinese to study classical dance in India, Zhang Jun had passed away in 2012 The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022
China Says Doesn't Want To See Kim Jong-Un Carrying Out Nuclear Tests: This Is Why It Vetoed UN Sanctions China's United Nations envoy justified the country's act of vetoing the Security Council's new sanctions on Kim Jong-Un-led North Korea after the secretive nation fired ballistic missiles. Benzinga · Jun 10, 2022
After veto on North Korea, China says 'let's see' on U.N. action over a nuclear test China's U.N. envoy said on Thursday that Beijing does not want to see North Korea carry out a new nuclear test, which is partly why China vetoed a U.S.-led bid to impose new U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang over renewed ballistic missiles launches. Reuters · Jun 9, 2022
China and Russia defend North Korea vetoes in first at UN China and Russia are defending their vetoes of a strongly backed U The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
China says U.S. needs to ease sanctions on N.Korea, end military exercises The United States needs to take action on North Korea such as easing sanctions in certain areas and ending joint military exercises with South Korea, China's U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun told the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. Reuters · Jun 8, 2022
China, Russia Veto US Bid at UN to Punish North Korea China and Russia on Thursday vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying bare divisions that Western envoys fear would be exploited by Pyongyang. Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022
China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea China and Russia have vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea for its spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
China, Russia veto U.S. push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea China and Russia vetoed on Thursday a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the U.N. Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006. Reuters · May 26, 2022
US calls for vote soon on new UN sanctions on North Korea The United States is calling for a vote “in the coming days” on a U.N. resolution that would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea for its recent launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
U.S. calls out Russia, China opposition to U.N. action on N.Korea The United States called out China and Russia on Wednesday for opposing further United Nations action on North Korea, warning that the Security Council "cannot stay silent any longer" as Pyongyang prepares for a seventh nuclear test. Reuters · May 11, 2022
UN suspends Russia from human rights panel as Thailand, 57 others abstain The United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over its conduct in Ukraine, although dozens of nations abstained despite the Ukrainian ambassador’s pleadings to defend “the innocent lives lost” in the two-month war. Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2022
Analysis-China's balancing act over Ukraine offers Washington a subtle 'win' China's abstentions on U.N. votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine are a "win", said the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, underscoring how Beijing's balancing act between its partner Russia and the West may be the best outcome for Washington. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
China calls for probe into Bucha killings, assigns no blame China says the reports and images of civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha are “deeply disturbing" but that no one should be blamed until all facts are know The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
China U.N. Envoy Calls for Probe Into ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Incidents of Civilian Deaths in Bucha, Ukraine Zhang Jun, China’s U.N. ambassador, says the relevant circumstances and specific causes should be ‘verified and established’ Caixin Global · Apr 6, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022 Brits join race for deadly hypersonic missile weapons with US and Australia The UK will work with the US and Australia on the development of hypersonic weapons that are capable of evading missile defence systems following the threat from Russia and China
AAP · Apr 5, 2022 Hypersonic missile 'could hit in 14 mins' As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022 US, UK, Australia add hypersonic weapons to security pact The AUKUS defence alliance agrees to cooperate on hypersonic weapons and electronic warfare capabilities.
Reuters · Apr 5, 2022 On hypersonic weapons deal, China warns against fueling a crisis China's U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun warned on Tuesday against measures that could fuel a crisis like the Ukraine conflict in other parts of the world when asked about a deal between Britain, the United States and Australia to cooperate on hypersonic weapons and electronic warfare capabilities.
Reuters · Apr 5, 2022 China's envoy to U.N. calls images of dead civilians from Bucha 'very disturbing' The reports and images showing civilian deaths in Ukrainian city of Bucha are "very disturbing", China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Tuesday, but added that the circumstances should be verified and any accusations should be based on facts.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022 China, Russia cool to US aim for more N. Korea sanctions North Korea's test of a big new intercontinental ballistic missile is prompting the United States to press for stiffer U.N. sanctions
Chicago Tribune · Mar 2, 2022 Editorial: China is faced with a stark choice: Support a free Ukraine or risk global isolation alongside Russia Delegate after delegate came up to the rostrum Monday at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an unjustified, barbarous act against a sovereign state. When it was China’s turn, Beijing’s U.N. ambassador, Zhang Jun, predictably took no side in the…
Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: Biden announces new Russia sanctions Latest Ukraine crisis updates from February 22: Blinken cancels upcoming meeting with Russia’s Lavrov as tensions mount.
Reuters · Feb 10, 2022 U.S. and China U.N. envoys trade barbs on Russia and Ukraine The U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday she hopes China will urge Russia to "do the right thing" on Ukraine, prompting her Chinese counterpart to quickly respond with a call for diplomacy and an end to "hyping up the tension."
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2022 China urges US ‘flexibility’ with North Korea amid Washington anger at UN ‘silence’ After refusing to sign a statement condemning North Korea’s latest missile tests, China called for US to create ‘attractive and practical’ solutions
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 China says US should do more to reduce North Korea tensions China’s U.N. ambassador says the United States should come up with “more attractive and more practical” policies and actions to reduce tensions with North Korea and avoid a return to the “vicious circle” of confrontation, condemnation and sanctions over its nuclear and ballistic missile program