Special relationship becomes personal as Sunak and Biden bond in San Diego College football, Mexican cola and muffins – UK prime minister has plenty to talk about in private hour at Aukus The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023
How China’s Saudi-Iran Deal Can Serve U.S. Interests And why there’s less to Beijing’s diplomatic breakthrough than meets the eye. Foreign Policy · Mar 14, 2023
China says AUKUS on 'dangerous path' with nuclear subs deal China says the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom are traveling “further down the wrong and dangerous path for their own geopolitical self-interest.” The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
With Iran-Saudi deal, Beijing aims to bring its friends closer together “This is about bloc-building rather than peace-building." Axios · Mar 14, 2023
China says Aukus submarines deal embarks on ‘path of error and danger’ Beijing accuses US, UK and Australia of disregarding global concerns with plan to build nuclear-powered vessels The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023
China resumes visa issuance to foreigners BEIJING: China's visa authorities abroad will resume issuance of all categories of visas to foreigners starting on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2023
Russian ambassador to the US says Moscow does not want confrontation after drone crash – as it happened This blog is now closed. You can read our full report of the drone incident here: The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023
Xi to call Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Russia visit next week Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy plan to speak by video link in what would be their first conversation since Russia’s invasion, a Ukrainian official familiar with the preparations said. Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 384 of the invasion Russian fighter jet collides with US drone over Black Sea; one person killed and three injured in Kramatorsk shelling The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023
Biden expected to have call with China’s Xi Jinping but no date set WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to hold a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, once the legislature concludes its annual gathering and the government in Beijing returns to work, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023
Beijing will use 'floggings' until morale improves Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third term as president of China at the National People's Congress last week, and not one of the 3,000 delegates voted against him. Why would they? Everything is perfect in the People's Republic of Oz, and the chief Wizard doesn't even to need to… Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023
Morning Mail: Nuclear subs deal a ‘new dawn’ for defence; voice critics accused; banking sector fears Anthony Albanese to sign submarine deal in San Diego this morning; Indigenous leaders attack voice ‘scare campaign’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023
Xi Jinping could change course, Sunak suggests as he defends China policy The Prime Minister said China was not on a ‘predetermined course’ towards increased autocracy. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Xi could visit Putin, speak to Zelenskiy ‘next week’ Media reports suggest Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit Russia and speak with the Ukrainian president. The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Casualties mount in battle for Bakhmut – as ICC ‘prepares first arrest warrants’ over Russia’s invasion The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court opened an investigation into possible war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Ukraine a year ago
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023 Russia’s Shoigu Hails Relations with China as Pillar of Global Stability Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that relations between Russia and China were a major factor supporting global stability in the world today, the TASS news agency reported. "Bilateral relations between our countries have reached a new, unprecedented level and have become a major factor supporting global stability…
WEKU · Mar 13, 2023 Latest in Ukraine: Expectations are growing for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 From the US to Africa: how China sees the world as Xi’s third term begins Geopolitical relations China’s president will have to navigate as country reopens after three years of isolation
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 After years of isolation, Xi’s China looks to dominate world stage President expected to visit Iran and to meet Vladimir Putin soon as he aims to build ties abroad
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023 Report: China's Xi Plans Russia Visit as Soon as Next Week Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to travel to Russia to meet with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said, which would be sooner than previously expected. Plans for a visit come as China has been offering to broker peace in Ukraine,…
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023 China to hold GCC-Iran summit: Report China aims to follow up on its diplomatic success last week in negotiating an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023 Taiwan says defence spending to prep for 'total blockade' by China TAIPEI: Taiwan's defence spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a "total blockade" by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons, the military said in a report.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role An agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to re-establish diplomatic relations has cast China in a leading role in Middle Eastern politics — a part previously reserved for longtime global heavyweights like the U.S. and Russia
WEKU · Mar 13, 2023 Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government China has put the finishing touches on a sweeping leadership reshuffle that has been years in the making and puts trusted allies of leader Xi Jinping in key spots throughout the administration.
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023 ‘Great wall of steel’: Xi vows to protect China economy, security Most powerful president since Mao Zedong tells annual parliamentary meeting economy and security are indivisible.