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

New ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan

China’s new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington’s support for self-governing Taiwan. Xie Feng

Beijing asks embassies to avoid ‘propaganda’ in apparent reference to pro-Ukrainian displays

Foreign embassies in Beijing were asked by the Chinese government to avoid displaying what it calls propaganda in an apparent response to shows of support for

Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip

A Chinese envoy was preparing yesterday to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion. Chinese

Vice president visits Netherlands, continuing diplomatic push in Europe

  China continues its diplomatic push in Europe yesterday with a high-level visit to the Netherlands where Vice President Han Zheng will be meeting the king and

China vice-president promotes Europe ties during Portugal visit

Chinese state media yesterday highlighted Vice-President Han Zheng’s meeting with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa during his visit to Portugal, where he said that

Beijing says it won’t seek to benefit from war in Ukraine

China's foreign minister said yesterday that his country has no intention of benefiting from the war in Ukraine and hopes for further discussions on a

Beijing tells US to ‘reflect deeply’ over downturn in ties

China's foreign minister told the U.S. ambassador yesterday that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security

The Pakistani president assured Beijing’s top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on multi-billion dollar projects in cash-strapped Pakistan. China

Group led by China, Russia criticizes global institutions

Foreign ministers from a group of nations led by China and Russia criticized over the weekend the ability of world institutions to resolve geopolitical problems, including

Qin makes rare visit to Myanmar border

China's foreign minister Qin Gang called for stability and a crackdown on cross-border criminal activity along the country’s border with Myanmar, during an unusual visit to the volatile

South Korea restores Japan on trade ‘white list’

South Korea formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade yesterday, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade

Australia seeks to ‘stabilize the relationship’ with China: FM

Australia is working to stabilize relations with China but could not return to the thriving economic relationship with its biggest trading partner that existed 15 years

Macron heads to China for delicate talks on Ukraine, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron will have to muster all his diplomatic adeptness and political acumen on a three-day state visit to China where the war

Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break

Honduras established diplomatic ties with China yesterday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states, including Vatican

Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumoniaDiplomacy Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumonia

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to China after contracting pneumonia, the presidential palace said yesterday . Lula, 77, was

China, Philippines assess ties amid escalating sea disputes

Senior Chinese and Filipino diplomats met in Manila yesterday to review their relations amid thorny issues, including Beijing’s alarm over a Philippine decision to allow the U.S.

Putin welcomes Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting

Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin yesterday , sending a powerful message to Western leaders that their efforts to

Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow next week, offering a major diplomatic boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin just before the International Criminal

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and took steps to resolve a trade dispute as a highly anticipated summit began yesterday,

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