9 h. ago Xi’s diplomatic blitz casts new light on China’s foreign policy

In less than a week, Chinese President Xi Jinping has held bilateral talks with leaders from more than 20 countries during two high-profile events – the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in the northern port city of Tianjin and the Victory Day commemoration in Beijing. The themes of the talks have shed more light on China’s engagement with partners as Beijing casts itself as a champion of a multipolar global order and forges closer economic cooperation. Multilateralism: a keyword...

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22 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying authoritarian strength

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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22 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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34 h. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo attends China’s military parade as protests rage at home

Despite a deadly anti-government protest raging across his country, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stood overlooking Beijing’s Tiananmen Square watching China’s grand military parade with a group of world leaders. His one-day trip was appreciated by Beijing, with the Chinese foreign ministry saying it “welcomed” the visit. Earlier this week, when Prabowo decided to skip the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the ministry said it “respected” Jakarta’s decision. Prabowo joined...

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49 h. ago China to build 'Suez Canal' railroad to connect Europe and Asia

China to build 'Suez Canal' railroad to connect Europe and Asia  Euronews.com

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55 h. ago Bali officials say island safe for tourists despite unrest across Indonesia

Tourism leaders and local officials in Bali have moved to reassure foreign visitors that the island remains safe and peaceful despite the violent protests that have taken place across Indonesia, as concerns mount over potential impacts to the country’s most famous holiday destination. While Australia and other governments have issued warnings to travellers, industry officials and authorities on the island say these are precautionary and do not amount to travel bans. “A travel warning is a normal...

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56 h. ago Foreign leaders ride the rapid rails of China’s tech prowess after SCO summit

A slew of foreign leaders took China’s signature high-speed railway from the northern port city of Tianjin to Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, having departed from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to attend a Victory Day parade. Seven state leaders arrived on Monday night: President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Maldives Mohamed...

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58 h. ago SCO summit 2025: showcase of how far bloc has come in nearly a quarter century

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001 as a Eurasian security bloc by China, Russia and the four Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It now has 10 full member states, with the addition of Belarus, India, Iran and Pakistan in the past decade. In all, the bloc now brings together 26 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa, including observer states Mongolia and Afghanistan and 14 dialogue partners: Sri Lanka, Turkey, Cambodia,...

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61 h. ago SCO summit 2025: Key takeaways from Beijing’s push to reshape global order

SCO summit 2025: Key takeaways from Beijing’s push to reshape global order  CNBC

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3 d. ago Foreign leaders leave Tianjin for Beijing to attend China's V

Foreign leaders leave Tianjin for Beijing to attend China's V-Day commemorations  Xinhua

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3 d. ago Kazakh President to depart for Beijing, as SCO summit concludes in Tianjin

Kazakh President to depart for Beijing, as SCO summit concludes in Tianjin  qazinform.com

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3 d. ago India signals no oil import cut from Russia, ‘eagerly’ awaits Putin visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the two countries should deepen cooperation “in all sectors”. The remark was a strong indication that New Delhi would not cut back on crude oil imports from Russia despite pressure from the US. Modi also expressed strong enthusiasm for welcoming Putin to India, in a subtle rebuke of US President Donald Trump. As they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Modi...

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3 d. ago Chinese President Xi hosts world leaders at the SCO summit in China

Chinese President Xi hosts world leaders at the SCO summit in China  NBC News

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3 d. ago Putin Blames West For Ukraine War As Xi Touts Diplomatic Clout At SCO Summit

Putin Blames West For Ukraine War As Xi Touts Diplomatic Clout At SCO Summit  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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3 d. ago China nurse leaves kids in dash to save life of epileptic man at railway station

A nurse in China who bit off her fake nails and dashed hundreds of metres in a railway station to save a man who collapsed has received huge plaudits on social media for being a Good Samaritan. Li Mengyi, a nurse at the Yuebei People’s Hospital in Shaoguan, southern Guangdong province, was on holiday and taking her 15-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son to catch a train at Nanjing South Railway Station on August 12, the Southern Metropolis News reported. She responded instantly on hearing a...

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3 d. ago SCO summit 2025 live: China's Xi meets Putin and Modi as Trump's shadow looms

SCO summit 2025 live: China's Xi meets Putin and Modi as Trump's shadow looms  Reuters

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3 d. ago 6 takeaways from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to uphold international fairness and justice while pursuing mutually beneficial economic and cultural cooperation. Xi made the remarks at the official meeting of the SCO leaders during their annual summit in China’s northern city of Tianjin on Monday. Alongside a keynote speech by Xi, leaders from Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Russia gave...

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3 d. ago PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Appreciate efforts': Putin hails Russia

PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Appreciate efforts': Putin hails Russia-India-China ties at SCO meet; slams West  The Times of India

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3 d. ago A look at the world leaders attending China’s SCO summit and military parade

A look at the world leaders attending China’s SCO summit and military parade  AP News

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3 d. ago SCO summit 2025 as it happened: China's Xi met Putin and Modi, as Trump's shadow loomed

SCO summit 2025 as it happened: China's Xi met Putin and Modi, as Trump's shadow loomed  Reuters

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