18 h. ago French, Chinese presidents hold informal talks in southwestern China

French, Chinese presidents hold informal talks in southwestern China  Anadolu Ajansı

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61 h. ago Lebanon and Israel hold first direct civilian talks in decades

Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades on Wednesday under the auspices of a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism, though Lebanon’s premier cautioned the new diplomatic contact did not amount to broader peace discussions. The two sides met at the UN peacekeeping force’s headquarters in Lebanon’s Naqura near the border with Israel, where the guarantors of the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah regularly convene. Lebanon and...

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4 d. ago Beijing's concerns on US trade deal heard and discussed, Tengku Zafrul tells Parliament

Beijing's concerns on US trade deal heard and discussed, Tengku Zafrul tells Parliament  The Star | Malaysia

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5 d. ago Why Xinjiang casts a long shadow over China and Syria’s efforts to rebuild ties

China pledged to “actively consider” helping Syria with post-war reconstruction when its new foreign minister visited Beijing earlier this month. But analysts said the two sides needed to first overcome the major hurdle of militant groups linked to China’s Xinjiang region integrated into the Syrian armed forces. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani on November 17 that the two sides should gradually resume exchanges, adding that Beijing would consider helping...

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1 week ago US and China hold "frank and constructive" talks on maritime security in Hawaii

US and China hold "frank and constructive" talks on maritime security in Hawaii  tag24.com

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1 week ago China, US hold ‘candid’ security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions

China and the United States have held their second round of maritime security talks this year to help manage risks between their militaries, according to the Chinese navy. The talks, held in Hawaii from Tuesday to Thursday, were “candid and constructive,” the PLA Navy said in a statement on Saturday. It said both sides exchanged views on the security situation, discussing cases of air and sea encounters and measures to improve operational safety. The meeting marked the latest effort by the...

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1 week ago China, US hold maritime safety talks in Hawaii as Beijing reiterates warnings on sovereignty

China, US hold maritime safety talks in Hawaii as Beijing reiterates warnings on sovereignty  China Daily

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2 w. ago Beijing’s Long Record of Economic Coercion against Japan Raises Fresh Concerns over Rare Earths, Visa Waiver

Beijing’s Long Record of Economic Coercion against Japan Raises Fresh Concerns over Rare Earths, Visa Waiver  The Japan News

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2 w. ago China vows to protect foreigners as Beijing and Tokyo hold talks to ease row over Taiwan remarks

China vows to protect foreigners as Beijing and Tokyo hold talks to ease row over Taiwan remarks  TRT World

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2 w. ago Syria to hand over Uyghur jihadist fighters to China, sources say

Syria to hand over Uyghur jihadist fighters to China, sources say  Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

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2 w. ago Japan, China senior officials hold talks amid escalating tensions

Japan, China senior officials hold talks amid escalating tensions  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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2 w. ago Syria FM visits China as Beijing presses Damascus on Uyghur fighters, TIP

Syria FM visits China as Beijing presses Damascus on Uyghur fighters, TIP  AL-Monitor

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2 w. ago China, Syria hold talks amid Beijing’s concerns over Uyghur fighters integration

China, Syria hold talks amid Beijing’s concerns over Uyghur fighters integration  rudaw.net

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2 w. ago China looks to get relations with Syria ‘back on track’ after Assad’s downfall

China will “actively consider” helping Syria’s post-war reconstruction, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, as he called for the two countries to get relations back on track. Wang made the comments in a meeting on Monday with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani, who was making his first trip to Beijing since the downfall of Bashar al-Assad last year. Wang also urged the new government to act against Uygur militant groups that have been linked to the fight against Assad. At Beijing’s request,...

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2 w. ago China’s foreign minister pledges support for Syria in ‘achieving peace’

China’s foreign minister pledges support for Syria in ‘achieving peace’  The Times of Israel

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2 w. ago Syria's foreign minister begins first official visit to China

Syria's foreign minister begins first official visit to China  The New Arab

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2 w. ago Safety Concerns Prompt Beijing Advisory For Chinese Tourists Planning Japan Visits Amidst Diplomatic Row

Safety Concerns Prompt Beijing Advisory For Chinese Tourists Planning Japan Visits Amidst Diplomatic Row  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Beijing warns Japan after PM’s Taiwan comments fuel concerns of nuclear shift

Beijing on Friday voiced deep concern and issued a stern warning to Tokyo against shifting its non-nuclear policy, after comments by Japan’s prime minister about Taiwan sharply escalated tensions between the two countries. Sanae Takaichi, who took office on October 21, has been considering revising Japan’s long-standing non-nuclear weapons principles, Japanese media reported on Friday citing government sources. This came after Japan’s defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, publicly urged the...

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3 w. ago Beijing warns Japan after PM’s Taiwan comments fuel nuclear shift concerns

Beijing on Friday expressed deep concern and issued a stern warning to Tokyo against shifting its non-nuclear policy, after comments by the Japanese prime minister about Taiwan sharply escalated tensions. Sanae Takaichi, who took office on October 21, has been considering revising Japan’s long-standing non-nuclear weapons principles, Japanese media reported on Friday citing government sources. This came after Japan’s defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, urged the country to consider acquiring...

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3 w. ago China patient in Nexperia row – but escalation seen as possible as talks loom

As China and the Netherlands prepare to hold talks next week over the Nexperia chipmaker dispute, Beijing has the patience to resolve the issue through multiple rounds of negotiations to ensure the case remains isolated, analysts said. On Thursday, Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said a senior government delegation would visit Beijing “to continue our efforts to find a mutually agreeable solution”. The Dutch government took the unusual step of seizing control of Nexperia from its...

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