Beijing, China — AFP China’s top diplomat Wang Yi has discussed the ongoing military operation in Gaza and the situation in Ukraine with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, as the two met in Beijing. “Foreign Minister Lavrov and I had an in-depth communication about several international and regional hotspot issues… ...
Beijing, China — AFP China has congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Senegal’s presidential election, describing the two nations as “good friends and brothers”. “China attaches great importance to the development of China-Senegal relations,” foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said. Beijin...
Beijing, China — AFP China has welcomed the UN Security Council call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, urging swift “action” to halt fighting over the final weeks of Ramadan. After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after Israel’s forefron...
Beijing, China – AFP China said Monday it supported a new draft resolution at the UN Security Council on an “immediate” cease-fire in Gaza, after it and Russia vetoed an earlier text proposed by the United States. “China supports this draft resolution and commends Algeria and other Arab countries for their hard work in ...
United Nations, United States – AFP Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a cease-fire in Gaza, joining Arab countries in saying it did not pressure Israel as Moscow accused Washington of a “hypocritical spectacle.” The United States, Israel’s main ally which has vetoed p...
Quetta, Pakistan – AFP Security forces killed at least seven militants on Wednesday as they tried to storm the offices of a Pakistan port considered a cornerstone of China’s investment in the nation, officials said. Pakistan has for decades battled a simmering insurgency in southwestern Balochistan province, where separatists hosti...
Ex-President Donald Trump issued a stark warning at a rally in Ohio, predicting a “bloodbath” in America if he is not reelected. He highlighted the potential for a trade war with China over auto manufacturing, promising a 100% tariff on cars if he returns to office. Trump also criticized President Joe Biden’s policies and expressed […]...
Malé, Maldives – AFP India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, local media reported Tuesday. The Mihaaru newspaper reported that 25 Indian troops deployed in the southernmost atoll of Addu had left the archipelago ahead of March ...
Beijing, China – AFP China’s foreign minister Wang Yi on Thursday called Israel’s war on Gaza a “disgrace for civilisation” and reiterated Beijing’s calls for an “immediate cease-fire”. “It is a tragedy for humankind and a disgrace for civilisation that today, in the 21st century, this huma...
Beijing, China – AFP China said on Friday it “strongly condemns” the killing of scores of Palestinians during an aid delivery in the northern Gaza Strip. “China is shocked by this incident and strongly condemns it,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. “We express our grief for the victims and our sym...