The Latest Breaking News from Xi Jinping

What is China’s peace proposal on how to end Ukraine war?

China has offered a 12-point proposal that has had a lukewarm reception from both Ukraine and Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Western allies must ‘act faster’ in sending weapons to defeat Russia, says Ukraine’s foreign minister

Dmytro Kuleba’s ’s appeal comes as it was announced China’s President Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week in an apparent show of support for Vladimir Putin

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, including his alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. Russia is not party to the Rome Statute of the ICC and immediately dismissed the warrant as legally baseless. Ukraine,…

France 24 · Mar 17, 2023

New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices, as researchers warn Australian politicians of 'proven' ties to China's government

New Zealand is effectively banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from the phones of MPs over cybersecurity concerns.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal not a setback for US, analysts say

The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2023

China's very precarious balancing act

Precisely how far China will go in supporting Russia has been one of the most important questions of the war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2023

Russia committed wide-ranging war crimes: UN

The UN says Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy-related infrastructure and use of torture "may amount to crimes against humanity".

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

Is China becoming a peacemaker, or is it just as aggressive as before?

International media is flush with reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping may imminently visit Russia and hold a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he pushes China’s vaguely worded peace plan to end the Ukraine war.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

What the United States Does in Ukraine Won’t Matter in Taiwan

Despite the historical evidence, this bogus credibility claim still drives U.S. foreign policy.

Foreign Policy · Mar 16, 2023

China Is Tweaking Its Propaganda for African Audiences

A concerted media campaign has not done much for Beijing’s image.

Foreign Policy · Mar 16, 2023