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The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Putin and Xi might have a bromance but it’s clear who holds the power

China’s president is heading to Moscow but it is Russia’s leader that is under pressure, writes Chris Stevenson

The Independent UK

German minister heading to Taiwan, first such visit in 26 years

A government spokesperson says the visit will focus on semiconductors and not the island’s sovereignty.

Al Jazeera

Xi to visit Russia for first time since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is making his first state visit to Russia since it invaded Ukraine, in a strong show of support for President Vladimir Putin.

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China's leader Xi Jinping will meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week

Moscow said the long-anticipated visit is coming at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The talks are expected to focus on the war in Ukraine, though it wasn't mentioned explicitly.

WEKU

Xi Jinping heads for Moscow with plan for peace in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin as Beijing touts a plan to end the Ukraine war

The New Daily

What is China’s peace proposal on how to end Ukraine war?

China has offered a 12-point proposal that has had a lukewarm reception from both Ukraine and Russia

The Independent UK

China’s Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week, says Kremlin

The visit comes as China offers to broker peace in Ukraine, an effort that has been met with scepticism in the West.

Al Jazeera

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Iranian Officials: Khamenei Pushed for Speeding Up Talks with Saudi Arabia

Eager to end its political and economic isolation, Iran had been trying for two years to restore ties with Saudi Arabia, the Arab heavyweight and oil powerhouse. Last September, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lost patience with the slow pace of bilateral talks and summoned his team to discuss ways…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China foreign minister urges solution to Ukraine war in rare call

Qin Gang in phone call with counterpart Dmytro Kuleba expresses concern that war with Russia could spin out of control.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices, as researchers warn Australian politicians of 'proven' ties to China's government

New Zealand is effectively banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from the phones of MPs over cybersecurity concerns.

ABC News

China’s Speed in Selling Arms Prompt Us Partners To Buy From Beijing, Say Officials

Such concerns about China’s weapons sales are not new and have persisted despite Washington’s overall dominance in arms exports.

The News Lens

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal not a setback for US, analysts say

The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Is China becoming a peacemaker, or is it just as aggressive as before?

International media is flush with reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping may imminently visit Russia and hold a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he pushes China’s vaguely worded peace plan to end the Ukraine war.

The Conversation

China’s Good Offices

With the Saudi-Iran deal, Beijing shows there’s a place for its less judgmental, see-no-evil diplomatic approach.

Foreign Policy

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China Is Tweaking Its Propaganda for African Audiences

A concerted media campaign has not done much for Beijing’s image.

The Independent UK

China Foreign Minister in rare call with Ukraine counterpart

In a rare phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, China's foreign minister says Beijing is concerned about the grinding conflict spinning out of control and urged talks on a political solution

The Independent UK

China clearly has a plan to flex its diplomatic muscle around the world

In brokering a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia – and offering its own peace plan for Ukraine – we have been given a glimpse of Beijing’s grander vision, writes Borzou Daragahi

France 24

Market rout pauses after Swiss bank Credit Suisse gets €51 billion lifeline

European markets have calmed down after Credit Suisse secured a lifeline of up to 50 billion Swiss francs from the country's central bank. The crisis is just the latest to hit the embattled lender, which has suffered a string of scandals and management issues. Jitters over the banking sector remain…

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The Guardian - UK

‘Path of error and danger’: China angry and confused over Aukus deal

Deal is designed to counter perceived threat from Beijing but analysts in China say it could push region closer to conflict

Bangkok Post

US arrests Chinese billionaire on fraud rap

NEW YORK: A Chinese tycoon closely tied to an adviser to former US president Donald Trump has been arrested in New York and charged with bilking $1 billion from supporters of his anti-Beijing activities.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese ChatGPT rival from search engine firm Baidu fails to impress

Shares plummet after Ernie Bot AI chatbot software falls short of expectations at unveiling in Beijing

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Official: Iran Will face Difficulties with China if it Doesn’t Honor Agreement

China has leverage on Iran and Tehran will find it difficult to explain if it does not honor the agreement signed with Saudi Arabia in Beijing, a Saudi official said on Wednesday. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish relations, seven years after they were severed, following talks…

The Guardian - AU

Don’t ‘quench your thirst with poison’, Taiwan tells Honduras after switch to China

Taiwan foreign ministry warns of China debt trap, as US says Beijing ‘makes many promises that are unfulfilled’

The Independent UK

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers

WEKU

Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who exposed the size of the 2003 SARS outbreak, dies at 91

Jiang Yanyong was a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness.

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