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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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 China’s top diplomat Wang hosts Syrian foreign minister in Beijing

China’s top diplomat Wang hosts Syrian foreign minister in Beijing  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago BREAKING NEWS: Senior Japan official to visit China over recent diplomatic row

BREAKING NEWS: Senior Japan official to visit China over recent diplomatic row  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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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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3 w. ago His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen pay an official visit to the People’s Republic of China

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen pay an official visit to the People’s Republic of China  Nation Thailand

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3 w. ago Germany must work with China to build trust after relations turned frosty: expert

Germany needs to think long term and come up with a strategic vision to revive mutual trust with China following a series of diplomatic “bumps” this year, according to international relations observers. The relationship faced a setback last month when German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul postponed his first trip to China. A German foreign ministry official said the visit was called off after Beijing confirmed only one of his requested meetings. Cui Hongjian, director of the European studies...

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