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China’s foreign minister says Coalition government was ‘root cause’ of hostility to Australia

In meeting with Penny Wong after G20 summit Chinese foreign minister says past Australian governments ‘root cause’ of strained relations

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022

Blinken in Thailand to Shore up Regional Support, Counter China Push

The United States and Thailand signed agreements on Sunday to deepen the countries' already strong ties as Washington steps up its efforts to counter China's expanding influence in Asia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Thai foreign minister Don Pramudwinai pledged to advance partnerships in climate change, law enforcement…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 10, 2022

Blinken calls on China, ASEAN countries to hold Myanmar accountable

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday urged China and members of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy and to hold it accountable to a peace deal agreed with the group.

Reuters · Jul 10, 2022

Jockeying for leverage

A recent visit to Thailand by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as part of his two-week diplomatic mission comes as both nations mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Thailand strategic cooperative partnership.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2022

Blinken blasts China’s support for Russia, calls out Xi

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken blasted Beijing over its support of Russia after emerging from more than five hours of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2022

US warns China over support for Russia following invasion of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he raised concerns about China’s support of Russia during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2022

Britain’s electric dreams will never come true while China has a materials advantage

Rare earth elements hold the key to a carbon-free future, but a new report reveals the UK’s shortcomings and vulnerabilities

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2022

China accused of ‘intimidation’ to stop dissident from running for US congress

In an unprecedented joint address, the directors of the FBI and MI5 warned on Wednesday of the multifaceted threat posed by Chinese espionage. They highlighted one potentially violent effort to prevent a Chinese dissident turned American citizen from running for a seat in Congress.

France 24 · Jul 9, 2022

U.S. tells China that its support for Russia in Ukraine complicates relations

China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is complicating U.S.-Chinese relations at an already difficult time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart.

WEKU · Jul 9, 2022

China's Wang Yi says direction of U.S.-China ties in danger of going 'astray'

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken on Saturday that the direction of U.S.-China relations was in danger of being further led "astray" due to a problem with the United States' perception of China.

Reuters · Jul 9, 2022