The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Ukraine war has ‘profound impact’ on Asia, Blinken says, with eye on China’s ambitions

Beijing is watching ‘very carefully’ how world responds to Russian aggression, says US secretary of state

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

Analysis: China's sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight

At one point during this week's Kremlin meetings, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin that they were driving global changes unseen in more than a century

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Despite Xi’s trip to Russia, dialogue between China and Ukraine is still possible

Kyiv remains keen not to anger Beijing given its influence over Moscow, and Zelenskiy is open to a meeting

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Xi Ends Trip to Russia as China Grows More Emboldened

Despite Xi’s efforts to present China as a peacemaker in Russia’s war in Ukraine, some observers said Beijing’s priority is not for the war to come to an end. Instead, the main importance for China is to ensure the Russian regime remains in power.

The News Lens · Mar 22, 2023

France urges Chinese leader Xi to orchestrate peace deal in Ukraine

France has urged China to use its relationship with Russia to broker a deal between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Voldymyr Zelensky to end the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22, 2023

Xi’s Moscow trip shows peace in Ukraine isn’t China’s main concern

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow this week has been more about reiterating China and Russia’s shared interests, and less about any concrete pathway towards ending the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023

Beijing’s population falls for first time since 2003 as China battles low birthrate

Chinese capital saw more deaths than births in 2022 as high cost of living and education as well as legacy of one-child policy take their toll

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023

Xi and Putin hail 'new era'

MOSCOW: After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin has pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023

Thick sandstorms shroud Beijing and several provinces in China

Capital Beijing and several provinces in China will be affected by thick, dense sandstorms that will severely affect visibility, Chinese weather authorities said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

After talks with Xi, Putin hails China's proposals for Ukraine

After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023