Trump’s ‘greatest hits’ of Covid misinformation are read out at congressional hearing Jared Moskowitz is a freshman representative from Florida The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023
Friend or foe: can the West rely on Lula’s support in Ukraine? A Ukrainian official has invited Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to visit Ukraine to understand the real causes of the country’s war with Russia, after the Brazilian president made remarks that suggested the war was not solely caused by Russian aggression. The Week · Apr 19, 2023
G7 diplomats pull together in the face of growing global hostility Diplomats from the Group of Seven nations have taken a firm stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan, and on North Korea's tests of long-range missiles. Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2023
Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators Dazed and terrified, Yicheng Huang narrowly managed to escape being detained by police in Shanghai while attending historic protests calling for an end to China's COVID-19 curbs that spread across numerous cities last November. Reuters · Apr 19, 2023
Unsafe at the top: China’s anti-graft drive targets billionaires and bankers Xi Jinping’s popular anti-corruption purges show trend to prosecute ‘tigers’ over lower-ranking ‘flies’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023
Russian memo said war leaves Moscow too reliant on Chinese tech Senior Russian officials privately raised concerns some 10 months ago about the risks of becoming too dependent on Chinese technologies after sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union shut off access to alternative suppliers. Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023
Chinese Australians experiencing less abuse but still face discrimination, according to Lowy report A new poll finds the number of Chinese Australians facing racist abuse or physical violence has decreased over the past three years, although more than one in three continue to say they face discrimination. ABC News · Apr 18, 2023
Chris Christie derides Ron DeSantis for being outfoxed by Disney Florida governor’s campaign against entertainment giant shows he is no conservative, says former New Jersey governor The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023
China's military chief vows to bolster ties with Russia The Chinese defense chief has vowed to take military cooperation with Moscow to a new level, a statement that reflects increasingly close Russia-China ties amid the fighting in Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
U.S.'s Blinken says Beijing needs to make its intentions clear The United States is able to move forward with its relationship with China following President Joe Biden's meeting with leader Xi Jinping last year, but that requires Beijing to make clear its own intentions, Washington's top diplomat said on Tuesday. Reuters · Apr 18, 2023
China minister lauds Putin for ‘promoting world peace’ BEIJING: China’s defense minister congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for “promoting world peace,” underscoring the warm relations between the two nations more than a year after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine sparked Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. The Times of India · Apr 18, 2023
G-7 to back Ukraine indefinitely, seeks stability with China The Group of Seven nations vowed to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” in its fight against Russian forces, while also calling for greater engagement with China to stabilize relations with the world’s second-biggest economy. The Times of India · Apr 18, 2023
Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with Russia China’s defense minister has toured the top Russian military academy on a visit to the Russian capital that underscores the increasingly close ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the fighting in Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter… France 24 · Apr 17, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023 Brazil's President Raises Russia-Ukraine War Mediation with China, UAE Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Sunday he had discussed in Abu Dhabi joint mediation for Russia's war in Ukraine with China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing the United States and Europe of prolonging the conflict. The President, who was wrapping up an official visit to China…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: condemnation grows of Kara-Murza’s prison sentence as wife ‘baffled’ by UK’s ‘weak’ response – as it happened Number of countries condemn 25-year prison sentence for Vladimir Kara-Murza for criticising the war in Ukraine as his wife criticises UK response
Bangkok Post · Apr 17, 2023 Xiplomacy: China and Brazil -- friends oceans away BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- "I've gotten a job, bought a sofa and a refrigerator with the money I earned, plastered the exteriors of my house with cement, have access to the Internet at home, and learned how to make business contacts, purchase and market online. All my dreams have…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 China’s defence minister and Putin vow to strengthen military cooperation Li Shangfu travelled to Moscow where he said ties between the countries ‘surpass military-political alliances of the cold war era’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 How one man went from China’s Communist party golden child to enemy of the state Experts say Xu Zhiyong’s fate symbolises the rise and fall of China’s ill-fated rights movement
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023 Putin meets with China's defense minister in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with China’s defense minister in Moscow
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson
Reuters · Apr 16, 2023 Brazil's Lula calls for 'peace group' to broker Ukraine-Russia deal Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday again proposed establishing a group of countries not involved with the Russia-Ukraine war to broker peace, saying he had discussed the matter with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping earlier this week.
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023 EU leaders beat a path to Xi's door seeking China's help Leaders and diplomats from Europe have worn a path to Beijing since Chinese leader Xi Jinping was anointed president for a third time
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 When Macron met Xi: welcome to the new world disorder China’s leader is gathering autocratic regimes to his banner, Europe and the US are divided over how to respond, and the French president just lobbed a grenade onto the field of international diplomacy
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 The Observer view on North Korea: only China can put a stop to Kim Jong-un’s latest round of nuclear sabre-rattling If Xi Jinping is serious about the country’s role as global peacemaker he must persuade Kim to calm down