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China-Ukraine relations

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Will next US president be able to drive a wedge between Russia and China?

Beijing is likely to want to remain close to Moscow – but maybe not too close.

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China’s top diplomat calls for Mideast ceasefire, denounces trade protectionism

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China and Brazil hold peace plan meeting for Ukraine war on UN sidelines

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Brics impasse: Egypt, Ethiopia reject joint statement over Security Council bid

Consensus eludes group of major emerging national economies on General Assembly sidelines as new members balk at South Africa’s candidacy.

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The Brics meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Photo: Reuters

China and Ukraine mull top-tier talks but Zelensky cool on Beijing’s peace plan

Wang Yi and Ukraine’s new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha cross paths in New York, discussing trade and territorial integrity.

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China underlines peacemaker role in hotspot issues, including ‘Ukraine crisis’

Pledge from Chinese foreign vice-minister Chen Xiaodong comes as analyst voices optimism about next direct talks between Xi and Zelensky.

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Ukraine envoy ‘disrespects China’ as Yasukuni visit sets off social media storm

Online commenters say the timing of the ambassador’s trip to the controversial shrine ‘added salt to the injury’.

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Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky sparked criticism in China after he visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates Japanese war dead. Photo: Getty Images

Opinion | India and China continue to walk a fine line over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Modi’s visit to Kyiv was an extension of India’s deft diplomacy since the war began. China, too, is carefully calibrating its position.

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In China, Russian diplomat pushes ‘peace and security’ amid Ukraine incursion

Trip by Russia’s deputy foreign minister comes as Beijing shows more interest in intervening in war and increasing engagement with Kyiv.

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China and Vatican discuss Ukraine peace plan as Russia continues to lose ground

The Holy See and Beijing have both been pushing for an end to the war, with Beijing pushing a six-point plan agreed with Brazil.

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The Vatican and China have both been calling for talks between the warring parties. Photo: AFP

Can China’s charm offensive revive ties with central and eastern Europe?

Beijing attempts to woo Balkan and Central European countries, but faces scepticism over Russia relations and stalled cooperation mechanism.

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Bulgaria’s foreign minister Svetlan Stoev (centre right) meets Jiang Yu (centre left), China’s special representative for cooperation with central and eastern European countries, in Sofia, Bulgaria on June 25. Photo: Bulgaria Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Ukrainian film festival is about to start in Beijing, just as Russia’s ends

The event, which runs until March, will bring ‘the unique cinematic language, aesthetics and historical development of Ukrainian cinema’ to the Chinese capital.

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Opinion | In Ukraine and Gaza, China’s great power comes with great responsibility

Beijing is starting to have a say in regions where it has traditionally downplayed any security role, but this comes at a cost.

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Opinion | Despite China’s diplomatic rise, US still holds key to Ukraine, Gaza wars

While many countries mired in conflict are turning to China, ultimately it is the US’ stance that will determine how the crises in Ukraine and Gaza unfold.

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Is timing right for China’s foreign minister to visit Ukraine?

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said during a recent trip to China that Kyiv was open to talks if Moscow showed ‘good faith’.

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Dmytro Kuleba and Wang Yi pictured during the Ukrainian minister’s visit to China. Photo: AP

Opinion | Why is aspiring naval power China looking to Central Asia and Middle East?

China’s increasing diplomatic presence in the Middle East, Central Asia and eastern Europe could complicate its maritime interests in Asia.

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EU disputes China claim that it backs Beijing’s proposal to end Ukraine war

Bloc instead says top diplomat Josep Borrell asked China to ‘use its influence on Russia to contribute to ending’ the armed conflict.

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Letters | A Ukraine that needs more troops should try diplomacy

Readers discuss the state of Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, China’s diplomatic prowess, and kindness in Hong Kong.

A recruiting placard of Ukraine’s military during a partial blackout in the centre of Kyiv on June 22 amid Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Photo: AFP

Why did Ukraine’s top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba meet China’s Wang Yi in Guangzhou?

Ukrainian foreign minister visits southern metropolis, rather than capital Beijing, during first trip to China since war broke out.

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Ukraine tells China it’s ready to resume talks with Russia

Ukraine’s foreign minister to visit China for talks in search for end to war

Dmytro Kuleba will begin a four-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday to discuss peace, and explore communication, trade and economic cooperation.

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba begins a four-day visit to China on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Chinese firm shows Nato-standard artillery with aim of boosting weapon exports

With Russian weapons industry tied up by Ukraine war and Western sanctions, Norinco recalibrates in hunt for new sales opportunities.

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Representatives of Chinese state-owned firm Norinco at the Eurosatory Defence and Security expo in Paris on June 18. Photo: Bloomberg

China calls for peace talks on Ukraine war

China calls for Russia-Ukraine peace talks after skipping Swiss summit

More than 90 countries attended Summit for Peace for Ukraine designed to rally support for Kyiv’s own peace proposals over the weekend.

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Chinese and Ukrainian ministers meet days after Zelensky attack on Beijing

Kyiv used meeting to urge China to attend a peace summit the Ukrainian president warned was being undermined by Beijing at Russia’s behest

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised China’s stance on the Russian invasion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Zelensky shift on China adds new wrinkle to troubled Sino-EU ties

‘Gloves are off’ as Ukrainian leader is described as having lost patience with Beijing, accusing it of acting as Vladimir Putin’s ‘instrument’.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving in Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Zelensky urges China to help end Ukraine war

Opinion | Despite China’s close ties to Russia, Ukraine can make headway with Beijing

Chinese scholars are beginning to recognise that Beijing’s close ties with Moscow amid the war in Ukraine cast a negative shadow on China’s global reputation. There is still a significant gap between China and Ukraine over the war, which can be bridged by more academic and cultural exchange.

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China-Ukraine relations
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last updated:
15 October, 2024
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