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15 October, 2024
Marta Kos, EU Enlargement Commissioner, speaks at the Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP
Germany

Munich Security Conference ends with message of hope for EU expansion

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania and Montenegro are the ‘front-runners’ among current candidates for EU accession.

Ukraine war

Ukraine says ‘China has a crucial role to play in achieving peace’

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US-China relations

Wang Yi tells security forum China will respond ‘resolutely’ to US ‘bullying’

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Ukraine war

Editorial | China plan could yet help deliver peace to war-torn Ukraine

Beijing’s 12-point strategy may be worth reconsidering as US fails to create negotiating atmosphere of trust and respect.

A Ukrainian artillery brigade fires towards Russian positions in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

In Munich, China backs Trump’s Ukraine peace process as Vance attacks Europe

J.D. Vance stuns security conference by railing at European governments and talk of ‘threats from within’.

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China-UK relations

China’s ‘rational’ position on Ukraine war validated, Wang Yi says in Britain

China’s foreign minister, in London to meet British counterpart David Lammy, says results of China-UK cooperation are emerging.

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China energy security

China hedges its energy bets as Russia pipeline plan remains on hold

The controversial Power of Siberia 2 pipeline seems less likely to commence after China spent 2024 diversifying its energy imports.

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Though the Power of Siberia pipeline is up and running, the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 line from Russia to China is in doubt. Photo: Reuters
Vladimir Putin

China-Russia ties: Xi to visit Moscow to mark Soviet WWII victory over Germany

Russia’s ambassador to China says Xi returned invitation for Putin to visit China to mark Sino-Japanese war anniversary later in year.

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Russia

Chinese cargo ship runs aground in Russia’s Pacific region of Sakhalin

No fuel spillage was reported from the An Yang 2, but bad weather hindered rescue efforts.

China-EU relations

EU to blacklist 25 more Chinese entities for flouting Russia sanctions

Beijing has told Europeans it has dealt with an alleged drone factory in Xinjiang, but some remain unconvinced.

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A fortification line at an undisclosed location in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Thursday amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Photo: EPA-EFE
Diplomacy

Opinion | In world of sound bites, leaders need a forum to engage with candour

We must reassess our levels of engagement in a world dominated by sound bites and social media. There is transformative power in genuine dialogue.

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People watch US President Donald Trump speak at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 23. Most conferences adopt a one-directional format, with speakers on stage addressing a passive audience. Photo: Xinhua
Energy

Opinion | Oil still runs the world, but its role in geopolitics is changing

Demand from China and the rest of the world ensures its impact on diplomacy and markets, but there’s no question its supremacy is waning.

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DeepSeek

As DeepSeek’s open-source model stuns world, will it push Russia’s tech drive?

Its success also raises the question of how effective US tech curbs on China have been.

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Russia

Opinion | How China’s oil supply shift could force Russia to seek Ukraine peace deal

Continuing the war without Beijing’s support and the income from its fossil-fuel exports would be difficult for Moscow.

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Traditional Russian wooden dolls called matryoshka depicting President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are displayed for sale at a souvenir shop in St. Petersburg, Russia, on November 21, 2024. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Lessons for Russia as China builds navy to rival US by 2049: Moscow think tank

Russia is studying how China is building military-industrial systems, co-author of report from state-backed think tank tells Russian media.

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Russian International Affairs Council policy brief says PLA Navy “to achieve a combat potential comparable to the US Navy” by 2049, which is the centenary of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: AP
India

Russia’s ‘Afghan Quad’ overtures to India hit a China, Pakistan stumbling block

Moscow wants India to join a coalition alongside its old adversaries, plus Iran – but New Delhi doesn’t seem all that keen.

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US-China relations

Trump tells Davos he is hopeful about US-China ties as he warns on tariffs

American leader touts ‘very good’ relationship with Xi Jinping amid ‘massive’ trade deficits with Beijing.

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US-China relations

Pentagon appointments suggest Trump scepticism about Ukraine and Taiwan impact

Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.

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US President Donald Trump signing executive orders at the White House on Monday. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Technology

Opinion | In the global marathon for tech supremacy, Brics’ size matters

Collaborative, flexible Brics gives leading members China and Russia a significant advantage over the increasingly defensive and restrictive West.

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirm ties as Trump returns to White House

China and Russia vow to elevate relationship as US president issues executive orders on domestic and global issues and delays TikTok ban.

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Xi tells Putin he wants to take ties to new heights, soon after Trump’s return

In video call, Chinese leader says relations – underpinned by ‘everlasting’ good neighbourliness – are gaining renewed vitality, according to CCTV.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a video call on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Trump’s return could mark start of new race with China over drones for military

The US is lagging behind its main rival when it comes to dual-use drones that play a key role in many aspects of modern warfare.

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Ukraine war

US sanctions Chinese firms supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

The move puts additional pressure on Moscow days before Biden steps down and Trump takes over.

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China-EU relations

Xi Jinping, in first talk with new European Council head, seeks more cooperation

Xi and Antonio Costa discuss hot-button issues like Ukraine and tariffs on Chinese EVs, while also preparing for an EU-China summit.

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US-China relations

Opinion | 21st-century geopolitics is expanding beyond US, China to a four-party game

As the global strategic framework moves on from the uneasy period of US hegemony and China’s rise, a critical quadrilateral is forming.

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China trade

How Western sanctions are driving a surge in China-Russia trade

Trade between the two powers continued to grow across a range of categories in 2024, but may face greater headwinds this year.

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Trade between China and Russia continues to rise amid mounting Western sanctions. Photo: Shutterstock
Ukraine war

New US sanctions on Russian oil aim to curb supply to China and India

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.

Consumers

Can China’s consumers bear a glut of phoney Russian goods?

Spurred by stronger trade relations, stores selling Russian products have popped up in China – but many are doubting their authenticity.

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