13 h. ago Beijing slams US senators for ‘malicious’ bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in Hong Kong has “strongly condemned” a group of US senators for pushing what it calls “malicious legislation” that seeks to strip the city’s trade offices in the United States of their special privileges and potentially force their closure. A spokesman for the Commissioner’s Office of the Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong said the senators’ move exposed their “deep-rooted ideological prejudice” and “Cold War mentality”. “Any attempts to smear Hong Kong’s freedom and...

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38 h. ago Hongkonger reported missing in Iran ‘for many days’ amid internet shutdown, protests

Immigration authorities have confirmed receiving a plea for help concerning a Hong Kong resident reported missing “for many days” in Iran, as the country faces a nationwide internet shutdown amid protests against the government. A spokesman for the Immigration Department told the Post on Friday that it had received “a relevant inquiry” and was in touch with the Chinese consulate in Bandar Abbas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ local arm in the city. A source confirmed the inquiry came from...

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3 d. ago Canadian premier’s China visit ‘highly important’: Chinese foreign ministry

Canadian premier’s China visit ‘highly important’: Chinese foreign ministry  Muslim Network TV

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4 d. ago New Zealand central bank chief told to ‘stay in her lane’ after backing US Fed’s Powell

New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters rebuked the country’s new Reserve Bank governor, Anna Breman, for wading into US domestic politics after she signed a statement with other global central bankers backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “The RBNZ has no role, nor should it involve itself, in US domestic politics. We remind the governor to stay in her New Zealand lane and stick to domestic monetary policy,” Peters wrote on social meida. He added that the Ministry of Foreign...

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5 d. ago Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on January 12, 2026

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on January 12, 2026  fmprc.gov.cn

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5 d. ago As Trump threatens Iran strikes, China denounces use of force in Middle East

China has voiced opposition to the use of force in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran over escalating protests there. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Monday said Beijing hoped Iran’s government and its people would overcome “current difficulties” and uphold stability in the country. “We always oppose interference in other countries’ internal affairs,” she said at a press conference, responding to a question about Trump’s threats to attack...

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8 d. ago China ready to deepen cooperation with Venezuela amid evolving political situation, spokesperson said

China ready to deepen cooperation with Venezuela amid evolving political situation, spokesperson said  news.cgtn.com

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8 d. ago Chinese envoy visited Israel and Ramallah this week, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry says

Chinese envoy visited Israel and Ramallah this week, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry says  The Times of Israel

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9 d. ago Trump’s comment that Taiwan issue is ‘up to Xi’ stirs defence concern in Taipei

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Taiwan issue is “up to” Chinese leader Xi Jinping has stirred fresh concerns about the United States’ defence commitment among some on the island. Responding to Trump’s remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China’s territory and that the Taiwan question was purely China’s internal affair. Mao said that resolving the Taiwan issue was a matter for the Chinese people alone and...

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9 d. ago China committed to fostering peace, friendship, cooperation in South China Sea: spokesperson

China committed to fostering peace, friendship, cooperation in South China Sea: spokesperson  China Daily

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1 week ago Canada Prime Minister to Visit China Next Week, Spokesperson Says

Canada Prime Minister to Visit China Next Week, Spokesperson Says  U.S. News & World Report

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1 week ago China blasts US for ‘blatant interference’ after Donald Trump claims Venezuela’s oil

China has denounced the United States for its “blatant interference” in Venezuela, accusing it of violating international law and infringing upon the country’s sovereignty following Donald Trump’s statement that America would take its oil. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Wednesday described America’s actions in the South American country as breaching international norms. “Venezuela is a sovereign state and has full permanent sovereignty over all its natural resources and...

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1 week ago China says it is still ‘committed’ to ties with Venezuela and energy cooperation

China remained committed to its energy partnership with Venezuela and stressed that the cooperation between the two countries was protected by international law, the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Monday. Following this weekend’s raid that saw President Nicolas Maduro captured and taken to the United States, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian was asked whether the country, the largest customer for Venezuelan oil, would continue the imports. He did not answer directly, but said:...

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2 w. ago China strongly condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela: spokesperson

China strongly condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela: spokesperson  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin to visit China: spokesperson

Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin to visit China: spokesperson  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago China warns the Netherlands to ‘immediately correct its mistakes’ over Nexperia saga that has disrupted auto production — chip shipments remain suspended, auto industry suffering from undersupply

China warns the Netherlands to ‘immediately correct its mistakes’ over Nexperia saga that has disrupted auto production — chip shipments remain suspended, auto industry suffering from undersupply  Tom's Hardware

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2 w. ago Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

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2 w. ago Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of PLA drills around Taiwan

Beijing has hit back against concerns raised by foreign countries, including Japan, over its military drills around Taiwan, accusing critics of being “extremely hypocritical”. The foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Japan, Australia and European governments had turned “a deaf ear” to the efforts of “Taiwan independence” forces using military means, while ignoring external interference in Beijing’s internal affairs. Beijing launched massive live-fire drills and blockade exercises around...

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2 w. ago China calls on Netherlands to correct ‘mistake’ over chipmaker Nexperia

China calls on Netherlands to correct ‘mistake’ over chipmaker Nexperia  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position

Venezuela criticised the United States on Monday over its decision to approve a large-scale arms sale to Taiwan, aligning itself with Beijing as tensions escalated around the island. In a statement issued by the foreign ministry, the Venezuelan government said the sale interfered in China’s internal affairs and breached international commitments undertaken by Washington. It reiterated its support for the one-China principle and said Taiwan is “an inalienable part of China’s territory”. The...

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