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French and European leaders visit China, the 'systemic rival'

French President Emmanuel Macron is in China for a four-day visit, hoping to dissuade Beijing from directly supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The French leader won't want to alienate a crucial trade and geopolitical player. Macron is accompanied by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Radio France Internationale

EU Lashes Out at China for Support of Russia in Ukraine War

The European Union's foreign policy chief on Tuesday lashed out at China for its support of Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine and called it "a blatant violation" of Beijing's United Nations commitments. "There cannot be siding with the aggressor," Josep Borrell said.

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EU lashes out at China for support of Russia in Ukraine war

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has lashed out at China for its support of Russia during the invasion of Ukraine and called it “a blatant violation” of Beijing’s United Nations commitments

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Macron heads to China for delicate talks on Ukraine, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron will muster all his diplomatic adeptness and political acumen on a three-day state visit to China where the war in Ukraine will be front and center

The Independent UK

Russia’s Lavrov: West Trying to Drive a Wedge Between Moscow, Beijing

The West is trying to drive a wedge between Russia and China by talking about their unequal relations and Moscow's dependence on Beijing, Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published on Tuesday. Lavrov, speaking to the Argumenty i Fakty news website, also said the European Union's hostile…

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China seethes as US chip controls threaten tech ambitions

China's leaders are seething at U.S. efforts to cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips

The Independent UK

Russia's Lavrov: West trying to drive a wedge between Moscow, Beijing

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China urges Japan not to join U.S. 'encirclement'

BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has called on Japan, with which China will mark the 45th anniversary this year of the signing of their treaty of peace and friendship, to eliminate "obstacles" and move their bilateral relationship forward.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt seeking multiple visits by Japan, China leaders

BEIJING -- Japan and China made no clear progress Sunday in talks between Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. Nevertheless, the two foreign chiefs agreed on the need to continue dialogue with the aim of improving bilateral ties.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Could China be preparing to invade Taiwan?

A record number of Chinese warships have been spotted in the waters around Taiwan as tensions continue to escalate between the breakaway nation and mainland China.

The Week

Lula and the world: what to expect from new Brazilian foreign policy

Guilherme Casarões, professor of political science at the São Paulo School of Business Administration explains how Jair Bolsonaro's successor must restore Brazil’s activism at the United Nations and balance Brazilian relations between Beijing and Washington if his third term is to be a success.

The Week

Von der Leyen, Macron to Meet in Paris ahead of China Trip

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit China from April 5 to 7, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday, a trip that immediately follows her comments that the bloc's relations with Beijing had become strained. Von der Leyen, who is travelling to China alongside French President Emmanuel…

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War in Taiwan will dwarf Ukraine unless the US shows China its teeth

Putin thought he could get away with his invasion. Xi Jinping must be deterred from making a similarly fatal miscalculation

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 402 of the invasion

Joe Biden calls on Moscow to free US journalist, ‘absurdity’ as Russia takes charge of UN security council, and Bucha atrocities remembered

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Financial Times

China truce with business — for now

Worried about decelerating growth, Xi Jinping has launched a charm offensive to convince investors the country is open for business

Fortune

The World Bank warns that the U.S.—China rift could hurt Asia's growth and 'the global availability of knowledge'

A prolonged U.S.-China trade war will impact investment in Asia, but the reopening of China will boost regional economies for now, World Bank said.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula reschedules China trip, will meet Xi on April 14 in Beijing

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14 in Beijing, his office said on Friday, rescheduling a visit that was postponed last week after Lula was diagnosed with a mild pneumonia.

The Conversation

Lula and the world: what to expect from the new Brazilian foreign policy

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was scheduled to visit his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the end of March. Beijing would have been Lula’s fourth international destination in less than 100 days in office.

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Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin faces claims he's 'high on speed' and taking 'very strong stimulants'

Valery Solovey, a former professor at a Moscow training school for spies and diplomats, claims the Russian President is using powerful stimulant drugs to aid his deteriorating health

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s PM urges Beijing to discuss peace plan with Zelenskiy

Pedro Sánchez encourages dialogue between Xi Jinping and Ukrainian president during China visit

Reuters

China's Xi says ties with Singapore set benchmark for region

Relations between China and Singapore have set a benchmark for countries in the region, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during talks in Beijing on Friday.

The Independent UK

Former Bank of China chairman investigated by graft agency

Chinese state TV says a former chairman of Bank of China Ltd

Reuters

In Beijing, Spanish PM urges Xi to speak with Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez encouraged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to talk to the Ukrainian leadership and learn first-hand about Kyiv's peace formula to help bring an end to Russia's invasion.

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Embattled Macron Heads to China, Leaving Burning Paris Behind

French President Emmanuel Macron will head to China next week for a rare visit to the rising superpower, in an awkward balancing act between his global statesman ambitions and his struggle to contain embarrassing pension protests at home. The French leader, whose decision to ram much-disputed pension legislation through parliament…

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders seek to smooth ties between Beijing and Brussels

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday his country wanted a "balanced relationship with China" shortly after he met with China's President Xi Jinping. The Spanish leader's two-day visit to China comes ahead of next week's trip by French President Emmanuel Macron and Eu Commission president Ursula von der…

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