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Get ready ‘for real combat’ President Xi tells Chinese forces

Presidents comments come after Chinese navy went ahead with “actual combat training” around Taiwan

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

OPINION - Britain could very easily be pulled into war with China over Taiwan

Emmanuel Macron’s pronouncements that Europe should avoid “getting caught up in crises that are not ours,” on his return from visiting Xi Jinping in Beijing, has set off a furore in transatlantic policy circles louder than Chinese battle drills in the Straits of Taiwan. Europe, he said, should not automatically…

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

Brazil's Lula in Shanghai on visit to boost ties with China

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai as he looks to boost ties with his country's biggest trade partner

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Trump accuses France's Macron of pandering to China

Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Emmanuel Macron of pandering to China leader Xi Jinping during the French president's recent closely watched visit to Beijing.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

Taiwanese defy China with a patch of mockery for Xi Jinping

Taiwanese citizens are expressing defiance of China's military drills with patches showing a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh.

The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023

China's President Xi stresses need to deepen military training, preparation

China's President Xi Jinping inspected his country's Southern Theatre Command navy on Tuesday and stressed the need to deepen military training and preparation, state media reported.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

After years of crisis, can China revive its lofty football goals?

President Xi wants China to become a top Asian footballing power by 2030, but the Chinese game is in the doldrums.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

Macron’s manifesto: should the EU diverge from US on China?

Emmanuel Macron has suggested Europe should no longer be a “vassal” to the United States and instead forge its own path when dealing with China.

The Week · Apr 12, 2023

What Does China Want in Ukraine?

Beijing has reservations about Putin’s war, but seeing Moscow take a beating is not in China’s interests.

The News Lens · Apr 12, 2023

Brazil’s Lula visits China, seeking ties and Ukraine support

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to China to strengthen ties with his nation’s biggest trade partner and win support for his long shot push for peace in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023