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China’s Xi says country’s COVID prevention enters new phase

The president says Beijing overcame unprecedented challenges in the battle against COVID amid a new wave of cases China.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2022

Xi calls for unity in Covid battle

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a “new phase” in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first public comments on Covid-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and ditched its rigorous policy of lockdowns and…

Bangkok Post · Dec 31, 2022

Taiwan’s 2022 in Review

From the largest public displays of protest in a generation arising in China to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the most important developments internationally in the past year had a profound influence on Taiwan and the region.

The News Lens · Dec 31, 2022

Putin Tells Xi He Wants to Ramp up Military Cooperation

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he was keen to ramp up military cooperation and hailed the two countries' efforts to counter Western influence. Battered by unprecedented Western sanctions over Moscow's assault against Ukraine, Putin wants to strengthen political, economic and military ties with China.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022

China vows to maintain ‘fair’ stance on Ukraine war after Putin and Xi meeting

Putin said he expect President Xi to make a state visit next year in a public show of solidarity from Beijing

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

U.S. concerned by China's ties with Russia, State Dept says after Putin-Xi call

The United States is concerned by China's alignment with Russia as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video meeting.

Reuters · Dec 30, 2022

China's new foreign minister will be Qin Gang, the current ambassador to Washington

China's diplomacy will offer "Chinese wisdom, Chinese initiatives and Chinese strength," Qin said in his first statement as foreign minister. He is seen as one of Xi Jinping's trusted aides.

WEKU · Dec 30, 2022

China Promotes its US Envoy Qin Gang to Foreign Minister

China has appointed Qin Gang, its ambassador to the United States and a trusted aide of President Xi Jinping, as its new foreign minister, as Beijing and Washington seek to stabilize rocky relations. Qin, 56, replaces Wang Yi, who has been foreign minister for the past decade.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022

China’s Xi says nation’s COVID strategy was ‘optimized’

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country’s COVID-19 strategy was “optimized” to protect people’s lives and minimize economic costs, his first comments on the issue since his government abruptly started dismantling the harsh policy earlier this month.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022