A wary and reluctant embrace Pragmatic motives like security concerns in its western frontiers have forced China to build ties with Taliban The Hindu · Mar 6, 2022
US Secretary of State Blinken tells China the ‘world is watching’ its response to Russia’s assault on Ukraine US’s top diplomat spoke with China’s State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday after visiting Poland’s border with Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022
Blinken speaks with Chinese foreign minister on Ukraine: State Dept U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Saturday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about "Moscow's premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said. Reuters · Mar 5, 2022
China holds talks with Ukraine, further edging away from Russia China is “extremely concerned” about the harm to civilians in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Ukrainian counterpart in a call, in the latest indication of Beijing’s desire to prevent the war’s further escalation. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022
China signals willingness to mediate in Ukraine-Russia war Chinese foreign minister says Ukrainian counterpart asked for help to find diplomatic solution The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022
China says U.N. rights boss welcome to visit Xinjiang in near future Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, said on Monday that the U.N. rights chief would be welcome to visit the Xinjiang region in the near future. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties China's top diplomat called on the U.S. to take steps to improve ties, as tensions simmer over Taiwan, trade and other issues The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
China willing to work with U.S. on Build Back Better World initiative China is willing to work with the United States on a G7-led global infrastructure plan and welcomes Washington to join its Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
Germany stresses China's "special responsibility" over Ukraine German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stressed China's "special responsibility" with regard to Ukraine in a telephone call with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, the ministry said on Twitter on Saturday. Reuters · Feb 27, 2022
China distances itself from Russia China is attempting to distance itself from Russia as the scale of the invasion of Ukraine becomes clear, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying it was “absolutely imperative” for all sides to exercise restraint to prevent the conflict from “getting out of control”. Bangkok Post · Feb 26, 2022
China says it respects Ukraine's sovereignty and Russia's security concerns Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told senior European officials on Friday that China respects countries' sovereignty, including Ukraine's, but that Russia's concerns about NATO's eastward expansion should be properly addressed. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for China but also opportunity Analysis: While Xi and Putin have pledged closer cooperation, there are growing economic ties between Beijing and Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022
China Concerned about ‘Worsening’ Ukraine Situation, Warns Nationals There China is concerned about the "worsening" situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, repeating his call for all parties to show restraint and resolve differences through dialogue. Accelerating a crisis the West fears could spark a war, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered on Monday the deployment of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022
China concerned about 'worsening' Ukraine situation, warns nationals there China is concerned about the "worsening" situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, repeating his call for all parties to show restraint and resolve differences through dialogue. Reuters · Feb 22, 2022
Reuters · Feb 19, 2022 China's foreign minister says U.N. human rights chief can visit Xinjiang U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet can visit Xinjiang, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday, but China does not welcome any investigation based on the presumption of guilt.
Reuters · Feb 19, 2022 China foreign minister says Minsk Agreement 'only way out' on Ukraine Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday called the Minsk Agreement the "only way out" for resolving the Ukraine situation, and said Ukraine should not be a frontline for competition among major powers.
Reuters · Feb 19, 2022 China foreign minister says no country should replace international norms with own will Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that no country, not even a superpower should replace international norms with its own will as he addressed the situation in Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022 Putin courts China’s Xi for help in showdown with the West Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping hold their first in-person meeting in more than two years Friday as the two presidents find themselves increasingly aligned against a common adversary.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022 China Warns US over Ukraine, 'Interfering' in Winter Olympics China's top diplomat spoke with his US counterpart on Thursday, warning Washington to "stop interfering" in the Winter Olympics and stressing that Russia's security concerns in Europe should be "taken seriously". Beijing hopes to turn next week's Games into a soft power triumph. But the lead-up has been clouded by…
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2022 China warns US over Russia’s ‘legitimate security concerns’ China’s foreign minister takes aim at Washington as tensions with Russia mount over Ukraine.
Reuters · Jan 27, 2022 Senior Chinese diplomat calls for calm in Ukraine China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that all parties involved in the Ukraine issue should remain calm and refrain from actions that stir tension and hype up the crisis, as he held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Reuters · Jan 27, 2022 U.S. urges China to use influence with Moscow over Ukraine The United States on Thursday called on China to use its influence with Russia to urge a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis but policy experts doubted Beijing would back Washington in the standoff.
Reuters · Jan 20, 2022 German foreign minister holds first online meeting with Chinese counterpart German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, had their first videoconference on Thursday and discussed topics including the countries' bilateral relations and global crises, the ministry said on Twitter.
France 24 · Jan 19, 2022 China plays discreet but critical role in Iran nuclear negotiations As talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal proceed in fits and starts, China is trying to position itself as a key player in the region, and for good cause: It is in Beijing's interest to push for the lifting of US sanctions on Iran, with which…