29 h. ago China says it is working ‘with all parties’ to prevent escalation in Venezuela

China said on Wednesday that it is working “with all parties” to prevent a military escalation in the Caribbean as the United States intensifies operations near Venezuela, the latest sign of Beijing’s growing diplomatic and symbolic support for President Nicolas Maduro. Asked to comment on the Venezuelan crisis, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters that Beijing “opposes any action that violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter or undermines the...

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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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8 d. ago Why Beijing is unlikely to ease up on Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

The diplomatic crisis over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan shows no sign of easing after two weeks, with mainland Chinese commentators predicting Beijing will continue to push for a retraction. However, that demand appears unlikely to be met in the short term, and one diplomatic analyst warned that the pressure tactics should aim to avoid a nationalist backlash within Japan and win support for Beijing’s position. The Chinese foreign ministry and state media stepped...

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1 week ago Chinese Foreign Ministry: It is an ironclad fact that there is only one China, and Taiwan is part of it

Chinese Foreign Ministry: It is an ironclad fact that there is only one China, and Taiwan is part of it  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago Beijing says US initiated ‘positive, friendly and constructive’ Trump

Washington initiated the phone call between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday, Beijing has clarified, describing the conversation as “positive”. “According to my understanding, the call was initiated by the US side, and the atmosphere of the conversation was positive, friendly and constructive,” Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman, told a regular press conference on Tuesday. Communication between the two heads of state on issues of shared concern...

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1 week ago Chinese foreign minister asserts right to halt Japanese militarism

Chinese foreign minister asserts right to halt Japanese militarism  China Daily - Global Edition

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1 week ago ‘Blood and lives’: Chinese foreign minister wades into war of words with Japan

Politburo member Wang Yi has become the most senior Chinese official to wade into the war of words over the new Japanese prime minister’s comments on the Taiwan Strait, saying her remarks “crossed a red line”. Wang, who is China’s foreign minister, said China must “resolutely respond” to the comments to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and defend its post-war achievements. “It is shocking that Japan’s current leader has publicly sent the wrong signal of attempting military intervention in the...

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1 week ago Tajik president meets Chinese foreign minister, discusses boosting ties

Tajik president meets Chinese foreign minister, discusses boosting ties  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Chinese, Kyrgyz foreign ministers hold first strategic dialogue

Chinese, Kyrgyz foreign ministers hold first strategic dialogue  chinadailyasia.com

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2 w. ago Beijing warns Tokyo of ‘further action’ if Takaichi doesn’t budge on Taiwan stand

China will take “further measures” against Japan unless its prime minister retracts her controversial comments on Taiwan, the foreign ministry said as Beijing reportedly reimposed a ban on Japanese seafood imports. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday that Takaichi’s remarks had undermined the political foundation of China-Japan relations and China “has every reason to respond to such actions”. “The Chinese side will be forced to take severe and resolute...

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2 w. ago China premier won’t meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry

China premier won’t meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry  104.1 WIKY

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3 w. ago Beijing summons Japanese ambassador in latest protest over PM’s Taiwan comments

Beijing has summoned the Japanese ambassador and lodged “solemn representations” in its latest show of protest over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent provocative comments on a Taiwan contingency. Sun Weidong, China’s vice-foreign minister, on Thursday summoned Kenji Kanasugi, expressing strong dissatisfaction and opposition to Takaichi’s remarks, which Sun called “egregiously wrong and highly dangerous”, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Sun said the Japanese leader’s...

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3 w. ago Norwegian foreign minister meets Chinese vice premier in Beijing

Norwegian foreign minister meets Chinese vice premier in Beijing  Scandasia

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3 w. ago China keen to pick up pace of cooperation with Canada, top Chinese diplomat says

Beijing is willing to work with Ottawa to deepen communication and accelerate cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart in another sign of improving ties between the two countries. According to a Chinese foreign ministry statement, Wang told Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in a phone call on Tuesday that the two countries could strengthen coordination in areas including foreign affairs and commerce, and “properly address their legitimate concerns and...

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4 w. ago China calls for fresh talks on Iran’s nuclear programme to end ‘deadlock’

China has called for further talks on Iran’s nuclear programme to get the process “back on track” after European countries reimposed sanctions on Tehran a few weeks ago. “China appreciates Iran’s recent reaffirmation that it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, and supports Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in a phone call on Wednesday. Wang warned there was currently a “deadlock” over the...

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4 w. ago China, UK should properly handle 'occasional noises', Chinese foreign minister says

China, UK should properly handle 'occasional noises', Chinese foreign minister says  Reuters

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