Inside the boom in Chinese migrants at the southern border It's another example of people from well beyond the Americas seeking refuge in the U.S. Axios · Mar 29, 2023
Chairman says Gazprom close to maximum gas supply to China The chairman of Russian gas producer Gazprom says it is increasing gas supplies to China and expects soon to reach the maximum planned level through a Siberian pipeline The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
Spanish PM to talk Ukraine war and peace with China’s Xi Jinping Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrives in Beijing for a meeting with Xi and talks that will also focus on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023
Zelenskyy Invites Xi to Visit Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Tuesday that unless his nation wins a drawn-out battle in a key eastern city, Russia could begin building international support for a deal that could require Ukraine to make unacceptable compromises. He also invited the leader of China, long aligned with Russia, to visit. If… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023
Ukraine Hits Russian-held City Deep Behind Front as Talk of Counteroffensive Grows Ukraine struck a railway depot and knocked out power in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol, deep behind the front line, on Wednesday amid growing talk from Kyiv of a counterassault against Russian forces worn out by a failed winter offensive. Unverified images on the internet showed explosions lighting up the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023
IAEA chief warns of ‘increasing’ military activity at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived on Wednesday for a visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, where he warned of “increasing” military activity around the plant. He added that the UN nuclear watchdog was working on a plan of “realistic measures” to… France 24 · Mar 29, 2023
Zelenskiy invites Xi to visit Ukraine - AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Reuters · Mar 29, 2023
Takeaways from AP's interview with Ukraine's Zelenskyy A team of journalists from The Associated Press spent two days traveling by train with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
No reason for China to overreact to transit by Taiwan's president, senior US officials say (Corrects to remove extraneous material in headline) Reuters · Mar 29, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Any Russian victory could be perilous Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that his nation must win a drawn-out battle in a key eastern city The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
Xi Jinping Says He Is Preparing China for War The world should take him seriously. Foreign Affairs · Mar 29, 2023
Sunak defends use of British munitions stockpiles to support Ukraine Rishi Sunak said the shells and missiles were being used for the purpose they were intended – but by the Ukrainians, not the British. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023
Premier Reassures That China Remains Committed to Opening Markets Li Qiang says the country is striving to create a ‘first-class business environment’ for foreign investors Caixin Global · Mar 28, 2023
Andreas Kluth: Putin ups the ante with nukes in Belarus Let’s all hope that Chinese President Xi Jinping sees this outrage as a personal affront and gives his “friend” in Moscow a good talking to at once. Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023 Saudi Crown Prince, China’s President Stress Importance of Ties Between 2 Countries Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Tuesday to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they stressed the importance of the strategic relations between the Kingdom and China, SPA said. The Crown…
Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2023 China ramping up bailout loans to 'Belt and Road' countries LONDON: China has handed out US$240 billion worth of bailout loans to 22 developing countries at risk of default over the past two decades, with the trend accelerating in recent years, a report said Tuesday.
Reuters · Mar 28, 2023 China's Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks China's President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussing a wide range of subjects including supporting follow-up talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, state media CCTV reported on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023 China Premier Li tells Apple’s Tim Cook country to open further Beijing is courting foreign executives at China Development Forum as it tries to revive economy after ‘zero COVID.’
Reuters · Mar 27, 2023 NZ Foreign Minister says encouraged China to support Pacific regional institutions New Zealand's foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday she had encouraged China to support and strengthen Pacific regional institutions and uphold a 22-year old agreement that sees Pacific countries look after their own security needs.
Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023 Sino-Russia ties: A Thai perspective Watching Sino-Russia relations from Beijing gives off a different feeling altogether.
WEKU · Mar 27, 2023 Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus (March 27) Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Key takeaways from AP’s report on China's influence in Utah An investigation by The Associated Press has found that China’s global influence campaign has been surprisingly robust and successful in Utah
The Week · Mar 27, 2023 Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus? Nato has condemned the announcement by Vladimir Putin that Russia is to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus as “dangerous and irresponsible” rhetoric.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Amid strained U.S. ties, China finds unlikely friend in Utah An investigation by the Associated Press has found that China and its U.S.-based advocates spent years building relationships with the Utah's officials and lawmakers
Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023 China’s rich flee crackdowns for ‘Asia’s Switzerland’ Singapore Chinese wealth is rushing into the Southeast Asian city-state, prompting unease among some locals.