Shanghai, China — AFP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks. A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’...
Malé, Maldives — AFP Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is a strong advocate of Chinese investment and his party’s landslide parliamentary election victory will help him deliver on a promise to return the atoll nation to Beijing’s orbit. The 45-year-old’s People’s National Congress decimated its pro-Indian rival to...
The Chinese government has banned Uyghurs from using social media. threatening arrests, hefty fines, and other penalties. The ban forbids Uyghurs using social media apps like TikTok. Access to platforms like Twitter and YouTube, as well as cryptocurrency trading, has also been restricted. Ilshat Hassan Kokbore of the World Uyghur Congress say...
Washington, United States – AFP Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives passed legislation Saturday to provide key aid to Israel and Ukraine, and bolster Taiwan while also threatening a ban on TikTok if it fails to divest from Beijing. A total of $13 billion in military assistance has been allocated for America’s historic ally...
Washington, United States – AFP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked China’s foreign minister and other counterparts to use their influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel, the State Department said Thursday. Blinken spoke by telephone to his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi and European counterparts “to make clear tha...
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...
