China sending delegation to N. Korea to celebrate its founding as nations foster their ties

A Chinese delegation led by Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong will visit North Korea to participate in celebrations for its 75th founding anniversary, which is tomorrow, the North’s state

Australia and China open their first high-level dialogue in three years

Australia and China opened their first high-level dialogue in three years yesterday in a sign of a slight thaw to relations between countries that have clashed

Delegation of Australian ministers to visit China in further sign of improving ties

A delegation of Australian federal ministers will attend a high-level dialogue in Beijing this week in a further sign of a warming of relations after a years-

Britain’s top diplomat visits China for the first time in five years

Britain's top diplomat, James Cleverly, began a long-awaited visit to China yesterday as the two countries attempt to stabilize their ties that have frayed badly in

Britain’s foreign secretary visits China in an attempt to shore up ties, reduce tensions

Britain's top diplomat, James Cleverly, is set to visit China today, as the two countries attempt to shore up frayed ties. It will be the

India and China pledge to maintain ‘peace and tranquility’ along disputed border

Chinese and Indian military commanders pledged to “maintain the peace and tranquility” along their disputed border, China’s Defense Ministry said, in an apparent effort by the sides

New embassy planed near the Tower of London stall amid local opposition

China’s plans to build a new embassy near the Tower of London have stalled following local opposition to what would be the biggest diplomatic compound in Britain.

Wang Yi to visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia from August 10 to 13, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced yesterday. Wang, also

US concerned with Chinese firm’s hand in island-building near its Manila embassy

The United States has expressed concerns over major land reclamation projects in Manila Bay near its heavily secured embassy due to the involvement of a Washington-blacklisted

Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues push to counter China in the Pacific

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the tiny kingdom of Tonga yesterday, as the United States continues to increase its diplomatic efforts in the Pacific while

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins visits China to boost economic ties

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins discussed his country’s interest in boosting economic ties with China during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Premier Li meets with president Abbas in effort to increase Middle East presence

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas yesterday in a drive by Beijing to elevate relations and increase its overall presence in the

China inks ‘strategic partnership’ with Palestinian Authority

China said yesterday it has established a “strategic partnership” with the Palestinian Authority during a visit to Beijing by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The announcement

FM Qin airs concerns in phone call with Blinken ahead of planned visit

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang shared concerns on a phone call yesterday ahead of a planned visit by

Palestinian President Abbas begins visit as Beijing seeks larger role in Mideast

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas began a visit to China yesterday that comes as Beijing is seeking a larger role in Middle East politics and competing for energy

Honduras opens embassy in Beijing after breaking off ties with Taiwan

Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing yesterday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to form diplomatic ties with China.

US defense secretary discusses upgrading ties with India to counter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin yesterday discussed upgrading partnership with India, a major arms buyer, and set a roadmap for cooperation for the next five years

US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea’s failed spy satellite launch

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of

Beijing says no meeting between US, Chinese defense chiefs at Singapore gathering

Prospects for a renewed high-level military dialogue between China and the U.S. remain dim, with Beijing saying their defense chiefs will not hold a bilateral meeting

Beijing expresses support for Serbia in renewed Kosovo clashes

China yesterday expressed its support for Serbia’s efforts to “safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity” following renewed violence between ethnic Serbs and NATO peacekeeping troops in

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