Will Russia’s struggle in Ukraine help Taiwan — or hurt it? The answer may lie in the differing personalities of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, say analysts. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
Wang Yi meets Putin in sign of deepening China-Russia ties Putin says relations between the two countries have reached ‘new frontiers’, confirming a summit with Xi Jinping. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2023
At least 2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse Chinese state media say at least two people have died and more than 50 are missing following a collapse at an open pit mine in the country's northern Inner Mongolia region The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Nuclear war no closer despite treaty move, Russian official says Despite the decision to suspend participation, Russia says it will still abide by the New START arms reduction treaty. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023
Putin says Russia, China reach ‘new milestones’ on cooperation President Vladimir Putin said he’s waiting for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit Russia as he hailed deepening ties with Beijing at talks with China’s top diplomat. Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023
Vladimir Putin says he is waiting for Xi Jinping to visit Russia MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said he’s waiting for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit Russia as he hailed deepening ties with Beijing at talks with China’s top diplomat. The Times of India · Feb 22, 2023
China and Russia deepen ties as top diplomat tells Putin crisis is ‘opportunity’ On eve of Ukraine invasion anniversary Russian leader says China relations ‘proceeding as planned’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023
Analysis-Putin's nuclear treaty move raises stakes over China's growing arsenal Russia's suspension of its last remaining nuclear weapons treaty with the United States may have dashed any hopes of dragging China to the table to start talking about its own rapidly accelerating nuclear arms programmes. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
China's Xi calls for tech self-reliance amid U.S. tension President Xi Jinping said China must resolve issues in key technological fields from the bottom up, state media reported, as the country deals with a growing number of mainly U.S. export controls on advanced technology. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
Xi Jinping to visit Moscow for summit with Putin: Report Top diplomat Wang Yi, who is currently in Moscow, has said ties between the two countries are ‘rock solid’. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023
China’s Top Diplomat Says Russia Ties ‘Rock Solid’ China's top diplomat told one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing's relationship with Moscow was "rock solid" and would withstand any test in a changing international situation. China's "no limits" partnership with Russia has come under scrutiny in the West after the United States said it… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023
China's Xi preparing to visit Moscow for summit with Putin -WSJ Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to visit Moscow for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plan. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
China's top diplomat says Russia ties 'rock solid' China's top diplomat told one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing's relationship with Moscow was "rock solid" and would withstand any test in a changing international situation. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
Explainer-A year into Ukraine war, how has China stood by 'no limits' partner Russia? Nearly a year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, which came just weeks after Beijing and Moscow had declared a "no limits" partnership that sparked anxiety in the West. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 China outlines Xi Jinping’s plan for world peace as top diplomat set for Moscow talks ‘We will continue to promote peace talks, provide Chinese wisdom for the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis’
Axios · Feb 21, 2023 A year after Ukraine invasion, Russia's reliance on China deepens China has cultivated an important strategic partnership without itself becoming an international pariah — an approach that is likely to continue as the war drags on.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023 China Says Certain Countries Must Stop ‘Fueling the Fire’ in Ukraine Conflict China is "deeply worried" that the Ukraine conflict could spiral out of control, foreign minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday, and called on certain countries to stop "fueling the fire" in an apparent dig at the United States. Beijing, which last year struck a "no limits" partnership with Moscow, has…
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlement The foreign minister of China, which has provided strong political backing for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says his country wants to play a role in ending the conflict
Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2023 War of words, warnings over China's 'lethal support' for Russia The EU's foreign policy chief on Monday warned China against providing weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Beijing has rejected US claims that China was considering sending arms to Russia.
WEKU · Feb 20, 2023 A year into the Ukraine war, the world's biggest democracy still won't condemn Russia As the West isolates Russian President Vladimir Putin, India has doubled down on buying Russian oil. India's prime minister calls his country's friendship with Moscow "unbreakable."
Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023 China's top diplomat due in Moscow for talks on Ukraine MOSCOW: China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is due in Moscow shortly for talks on a possible peace settlement for Ukraine, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the matter said.
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023 Why China's stand on Russia and Ukraine is raising concerns Nearly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine, new questions are rising over China's potential willingness to aid Moscow in the increasingly drawn-out conflict
Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023 US, China top diplomats hold 1st meeting after balloon crisis U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China’s top diplomat against providing lethal aid to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rebuked him over an alleged Chinese spy balloon that heightened tensions between the world’s largest economies.
Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023 Blinken rebukes China’s top diplomat on balloon, Ukraine U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rebuked China’s top diplomat in their first in-person meeting since the uproar over an alleged spy balloon, telling Wang Yi that the craft’s entry into U.S. airspace was an “irresponsible act that must never again occur.”
Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2023 How will Raisi’s Beijing visit affect Iran-China ties? Tehran wants to expand ties with its ‘strategic’ partner, but it faces serious hurdles.