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China's congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness
Read full article: China's congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi's vision for national greatnessChina's national congress has concluded its annual session with the usual show of near-unanimous support for the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the year.
China's embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature
Read full article: China's embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislatureChinese state media say former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned from the national legislature.
Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience
Read full article: Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedienceAnalysts say the removal of China’s foreign and defense ministers appears to enforce leader Xi Jinping’s demand for total obedience and the elimination of any potential rivals within the ruling Communist Party.
Britain's top diplomat raises human rights concerns with China but stresses "pragmatic" relationship
Read full article: Britain's top diplomat raises human rights concerns with China but stresses "pragmatic" relationshipBritish Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says he has raised concerns over China’s human rights record during a visit to Beijing on Wednesday.
China's sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue
Read full article: China's sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continueChina’s sharp-tongued foreign minister, Qin Gang, was something of an avatar for nationalist Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping, warning of “conflict and confrontation” with the U_S_, the stakes of which could be the “future of humanity.”.
China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US
Read full article: China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the USChina has removed the country's sometimes outspoken foreign minister from office and replaced him with his predecessor.
China says its foreign minister is ill. A senior diplomat will take his place at ASEAN
Read full article: China says its foreign minister is ill. A senior diplomat will take his place at ASEANChinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is ill and the country's senior diplomat will take his place at a two-day summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this week in Jakarta, Indonesia.
US, China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing
Read full article: US, China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in BeijingU.S. and Chinese officials say the United States and China have failed to overcome their most serious disagreements but were able to discuss them in a potentially constructive way and have agreed to continue talks.
China's foreign minister airs concerns in phone call with Blinken ahead of planned visit
Read full article: China's foreign minister airs concerns in phone call with Blinken ahead of planned visitU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang have shared concerns on a phone call ahead of a possible visit by the U.S. official to China meant to shore up relations.
Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out trip postponed after spy balloon incident
Read full article: Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out trip postponed after spy balloon incidentSecretary of State Antony Blinken is planning to travel to China this month as the Biden administration pushes to improve badly deteriorated ties with the Chinese.
Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, Iran
Read full article: Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, IranRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with top diplomats from the BRICS bloc of developing economies for discussions that included the group’s possible expansion to include the major oil-producing nations of Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations
Read full article: Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relationsChina’s foreign minister has met Tesla CEO Elon Musk and said U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect” while touting the promise of the country’s electric vehicle industry.
China presses Dutch minister for access to chipmaking tech blocked on security grounds
Read full article: China presses Dutch minister for access to chipmaking tech blocked on security groundsChina’s foreign minister has pressed his Dutch counterpart for access to advanced chipmaking technology that has been blocked on security grounds and warned against allowing what he said were unfounded fears of Beijing to spoil relations.
China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties
Read full article: China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in tiesChina’s foreign minister has told the U.S. ambassador that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track.
China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties
Read full article: China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained tiesChina’s foreign minister says his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo.
China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire'
Read full article: China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire'China’s foreign minister has warned Taiwan and its supporters that they are “playing with fire” if they go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over the self-governing island democracy.
Russia, China FM attend high-level conference on Afghanistan
Read full article: Russia, China FM attend high-level conference on AfghanistanThe top diplomats from Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan have attended a conference that focused on ensuring regional security in light of the situation in Afghanistan.
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
Read full article: Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stabilityLong-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have taken another significant step toward reconciliation, formally restoring diplomatic ties, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
Japan FM to visit China as Tokyo imposes new export controls
Read full article: Japan FM to visit China as Tokyo imposes new export controlsJapanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he will visit China this weekend for talks with his counterpart Qin Gang, becoming Japan’s first top diplomat to do so in more than three years amid growing friction between the two countries, including new Japanese export controls and the detention of a Japanese national in Beijing.
Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break
Read full article: Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan breakHonduras has established diplomatic ties with China after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states.
New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia
Read full article: New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to RussiaNew 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.
In 1st news conference, China minister lashes out at US
Read full article: In 1st news conference, China minister lashes out at USIn his first news conference since taking office, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang lashed out at the United States over deteriorating bilateral relations and Washington's support for Taiwan.
G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine war
Read full article: G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine warTop diplomats from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations have ended a contentious meeting in New Delhi with no consensus on the Ukraine war, as discussions of the war and China’s widening global influence dominated much of the talks.
East-West showdown looms at G-20 FMs meeting in India
Read full article: East-West showdown looms at G-20 FMs meeting in IndiaFractured East-West relations over Russia’s war in Ukraine and increasing concerns about China’s global aspirations are set to dominate what is expected to be a highly contentious meeting of foreign ministers from the world’s largest industrialized and developing nations this week in India.
Blinken heads to Asia, with China, Russia tensions soaring
Read full article: Blinken heads to Asia, with China, Russia tensions soaringSecretary 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.
China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlement
Read full article: China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlementThe foreign minister of China, which has provided strong political backing for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says his country wants to play a role in ending the conflict.
China lobbies Dutch to defend trade after chip curbs
Read full article: China lobbies Dutch to defend trade after chip curbsChina’s foreign minister has appealed to his Dutch counterpart to defend free trade after the Netherlands and Japan agreed to cooperate with U.S. restrictions on Chinese access to advanced processor chip technology due to security concerns.
China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat
Read full article: China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seatChina’s new foreign minister has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council during his visit to Ethiopia.
Biden faces 'unpredictable' era with China's empowered Xi
Read full article: Biden faces 'unpredictable' era with China's empowered XiPresident Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking term as Communist Party leader.
Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National Zoo
Read full article: Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National ZooThe “cake” was made from frozen fruit juice, sweet potatoes, carrots and sugar cane and it lasted about 15 minutes once giant panda mama Mei Xiang and her cub Xiao Qi Ji got hold of it.