The Latest Breaking News from Lu Shaye

China looks for the diplomatic ‘sweet spot’ between panda and wolf

China’s pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2023

In new battle for the Pacific, US and China force regional states to take sides

Xi Jinping’s aggressive stance and ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy drive the Philippines and other vulnerable countries into Washington’s arms

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

Xi-Zelenskiy call may have been prompted by ambassador’s undiplomatic comments

The Chinese leader’s surprise contact with his Ukrainian counterpart is suspected to be a corrective move

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

Beijing Affirms It Respects the Sovereignty of Ex-Soviet Republics

Foreign ministry answers reporter’s question about the Chinese Ambassador to France's controversial remarks that cast doubt about the legal status of former U.S.S.R. members like Ukraine

Caixin Global · Apr 24, 2023

China rows back after envoy denies sovereignty of former Soviet states

Beijing says it respects status of countries such as Ukraine after ambassador’s comments spark row

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

Factbox-Lu Shaye: Chinese envoy who questioned Ukraine's sovereignty no stranger to controversy

Outrage over China's ambassador to France questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine reverberated across Europe on Monday as Beijing distanced itself from the envoy's remarks by reaffirming its respect for their status.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Macron slams Chinese ambassador to France for remarks on ex-Soviet states

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hit out at China's ambassador to Paris for remarks questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet states, insisting their borders are "inviolable". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Apr 24, 2023

China respects ex-Soviet states as sovereign nations - foreign ministry

China respects the status of the independent sovereign nations that emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, after Beijing's envoy to Paris sparked a diplomatic storm by questioning their sovereignty.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

China affirms ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty after uproar

The Chinese government says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they aren’t sovereign nations

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

Labour hit by new anti-Semitism row as Diane Abbott suspended

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 24: We look at the media reaction to Lu Shaye's comments on Soviet sovereignty. Some are calling the remarks by the Chinese ambassador to France an embarrassment to President Emmanuel Macron. In other news, the French papers "celebrate" one year since the president's re-election.…

France 24 · Apr 24, 2023