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Public views of China in sub-Saharan countries are overwhelmingly positive, Asia Society survey shows.
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British minister’s China trip may ‘test the waters’ for pragmatic approach
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning a visit next month in the latest sign the Labour Party is seeking stronger economic ties.
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Rachel Reeves reportedly opposes efforts to put China on the “enhanced tier” of a register of foreign interest for fear of damaging Chinese investment. Photo: AFP
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China lets Sweden, Finland, Germany and Denmark board ship in cable breach case
Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 is wanted in Sweden over a breach of two undersea fibre-optic cables in November.
20 Dec 2024 - 8:58PM
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Chinese coastguard expels Philippine aircraft from Scarborough Shoal airspace
China says the plane intruded into the area, which is claimed by both countries.
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Ukraine war
Putin praises China, Brazil and South Africa for ‘balanced’ Ukraine peace efforts
During his annual press conference, the Russian leader says the trio have engaged in a ‘genuine’ effort to end the war.
20 Dec 2024 - 7:25PM
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Vladimir Putin praised the initiative at his end-of-year press conference. Photo: AFP
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China-Middle East relations
‘People are suffering’: China urged to play greater role in Middle East peace
More than 20 Arab diplomats meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing in call to help ease regional tensions.
20 Dec 2024 - 6:29PM
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China-EU relations
EU finds pursuit of unity hampered by war, trade threats and Trump factor
‘Everyone talks about unity, but actually everybody is out to get the best deal for themselves and to avoid the absolute worst’: diplomat.
20 Dec 2024 - 2:39PM
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Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing’s agent in California election
The arrest of Yaoning ‘Mike’ Sun comes amid rising concern that China is seeking to influence local polls and install friendly politicians.
20 Dec 2024 - 7:34AM
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US-China relations
Aukus, other China-related priorities likely to survive Trump: top US envoy
‘We will see more areas of continuity in the Indo-Pacific’ than perhaps any other region, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says.
20 Dec 2024 - 6:45AM
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US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell during a news briefing on Thursday. Photo: US State Department
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China-Africa relations
China stands behind Somalia amid US push for Somaliland recognition
With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support.
19 Dec 2024 - 4:55PM
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US man Chen Jinping pleads guilty in Chinese ‘secret police station’ case
He faces up to five years in prison for conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent.
19 Dec 2024 - 4:26PM
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China-India relations
‘Hard-won’ high-level China-India talks see agreement on six-point consensus
The meeting is part of a diplomatic mechanism that was halted after deadly clashes broke out along the Himalayan frontier five years ago.
19 Dec 2024 - 6:59AM
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China-EU relations
EU leaders avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine
A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.
18 Dec 2024 - 7:49PM
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The EU has warned that directly supplying the Russian military is a major red line for the bloc. Photo: Reuters
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China warns leaders in Syria not to threaten security elsewhere
Chinese envoy addresses UN briefing days after Turkestan Islamic Party publishes video encouraging Xinjiang Muslims to wage jihad.
19 Dec 2024 - 1:05PM
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China-EU relations
China, EU ‘very aware of what’s at stake’ in trade talks: Spanish envoy
Spain’s ambassador to Beijing Marta Betanzos tells audience at Renmin University that both sides will benefit from improved trading ties.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:42PM
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US-China relations
US lawmaker says China or its citizens could be tied to recent drone sightings
Pentagon and Homeland Security’s claim that no evidence of foreign entity or criminal activity ‘means they don’t know what it is’, he adds.
19 Dec 2024 - 12:13AM
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South China Sea
China permits Philippine ship to deliver supplies to Second Thomas Shoal outpost
The move appears to be rare act of de-escalation as Beijing and Manila continue to clash over territorial disputes in South China Sea.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:09PM
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US-China relations
Why China may be less patient with Trump the second time around
Beijing has signalled to the incoming government that it’s prepared to ‘resist and retaliate’, according to analysts.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:01PM
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China-EU relations
TikTok investigated for suspected election interference in Romania
Allegations include ‘recommender systems’ being open to manipulation and influencers not making clear they were paid to promote candidate.
17 Dec 2024 - 7:10PM
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Open Questions series
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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