The Struggle for Taiwan by Sulmaan Wasif Khan review – dire straits How superpower rivalry and diplomatic failures have turned the island into a the world’s riskiest flashpoint The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
Xi Jinping Visits Hungary To Discuss Ukraine And Infrastructure Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary to discuss Ukraine conflict and infrastructure cooperation, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations a... Top News · May 9, 2024
China's Xi In Hungary To Celebrate 'New Era' With Orban Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest on Thursday in a bid to strengthen already flourishing ties between Beijing and its closest EU ally. International Business Times · May 9, 2024
How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024
China’s Belt and Road faces European retreat over debt and dependency fears China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), once a major attraction for European investment, is now facing a decline in enthusiasm from European stakeholders. Launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, the BRI sought to expand China's economic and strategic influence globally by reconstructing the ancient Silk Road trading routes. The… The Times of India · May 8, 2024
China's Xi Welcomed With 'Respect And Love' In Serbia Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed his strong support for China's sovereignty over Taiwan Wednesday as he gave a lavish welcome to President Xi Jinping, who is seeking to deepen political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Boosts Relations With Serbia Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia strengthens economic and political ties, focusing on investments and cooperation. Top News · May 8, 2024
‘Countries are now forced to confront it’: Rise in Chinese espionage arrests alarms Europe Increase in cases reflects changing mood across continent towards Chinese threats, say experts The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
China's Xi In Serbia For Talks To Boost Economic Ties Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
Xi Jinping's Visit To Serbia Marks 25Th Anniversary Of Embassy Bombing Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia commemorates the 25th anniversary of the embassy bombing, strengthening Sino-Serbian relations and highlighting China's expand... Top News · May 7, 2024
TikTok sues US government to block law that could ban app TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed a petition with a US court, seeking to block a law that forces them to sell the social media app to a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban. They argue the legislation is unconstitutional, setting the stage for a historic legal… France 24 · May 7, 2024
Serbia prepares warm welcome for Xi in contrast to China-EU tensions Chinese president hails two countries’ friendship before his arrival, after visiting Pyrenees with Macron The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Macron hosts Xi in French Pyrenees to talk Ukraine and ongoing conflict in Gaza French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains as he put pressure on Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade arrangements. Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2024
French Ambassador Attends Putin Inauguration Day After Summons: France France's ambassador to Moscow on Tuesday represented Paris at the inauguration of President Vladimir Putin for a fifth term, a day after the envoy was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry in a move France denounced as intimidation. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 China angles for Gaza mediation role to expand influence in Middle East Beijing joins France in urging Israel against Rafah offensive in latest effort to make its diplomatic mark
The Hindu · May 7, 2024 Xi Jinping appoints senior diplomat Xu Feihong as China’s new envoy to India Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints Xu Feihong as new Ambassador to India amid frozen relations over Ladakh standoff.
Top News · May 7, 2024 France's President Hosts China's Leader At Tourmalet Pass French President Macron hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at Tourmalet Pass for private meetings following state visit in Paris, amid trade disputes and g...
Barchart · May 7, 2024 Stock Index Futures Muted Ahead of More Fed Speak, Disney Earnings on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.02% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices ended the regular session higher as recent U.S. jobs data and remarks from Federal Reserve officials buoyed rate-cut hopes while investors awaited further…
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 China’s Xi Jinping to head for Serbia on second day of Europe visit – as it happened Chinese premier has lunch with Emmanuel Macron before heading to Serbia on his closely watched trip to Europe
Top News · May 7, 2024 Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Visits Serbia On Embassy Bombing Anniversary Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia on the 25th anniversary of the Chinese Embassy bombing in Belgrade highlights the evolving China-Serbia relations and the comp...
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 Chinese Mill Blamed For Turning Serbia Village Red With Pollution In the eight years since Chinese company HBIS bought a steel mill near the eastern Serbian city of Smederevo, locals say they have been plagued by heavy air pollution and thick red dust.
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 Macron Takes Xi To French Mountains To Press Messages On Ukraine, Trade French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday is to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains, seeking to press a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade.
Top News · May 7, 2024 China's Xi Supports Global Olympic Truce Proposal By Macron Xi Jinping supports Macron's Olympic truce proposal amid EU-China tensions and Russia-Ukraine concerns.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 803 As the war enters its 803rd day, these are the main developments.
AAP · May 6, 2024 'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.