FM Wang makes surprise stop in Afghanistan

China's foreign minister made a surprise stop yesterday in Afghanistan’s capital to meet with the country’s new Taliban rulers — even as the international community fumes over

China says it’s ‘impartial’ on Ukraine, denies aiding Russia

China yesterday said its stance on the Ukraine conflict is “completely objective, impartial and constructive,” and repeated accusations the U.S. is spreading misinformation over reports Beijing

Beijing dismisses US former officials visit to Taiwan as ‘futile’

A delegation of former U.S. defense officials arrived in Taiwan yesterday in a sign of stepped-up communication between the two sides while China considers it a “futile”

As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties

China's top diplomat called on the U.S. yesterday to take steps to improve ties, as tensions simmer over Taiwan, trade and other issues.  Foreign

Diplomacy | Xi says China, Egypt hold ‘similar visions and strategies’

China and Egypt “share similar visions and strategies in defending their own interests,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping said this weekend in a meeting with Egypt’s authoritarian President

Diplomacy | China and Russia block UN support for sanctions on Mali

Russia and China blocked the U.N. Security Council yesterday from supporting new sanctions on Mali for its military leaders’ decision to delay next month’s elections until

Diplomacy | Flag-raising by Taiwan in Washington riles Beijing

The U.S. State Department said yesterday it was not given advance notice about a New Year’s flag-raising ceremony at the residence of Taiwan’s representative to Washington that has angered China. Taiwanese

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