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As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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Spain’s PM urges Beijing to discuss peace plan with Zelenskiy
Pedro Sánchez encourages dialogue between Xi Jinping and Ukrainian president during China visitRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesSpain’s prime minister has said he conveyed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Xi Jinping, urging Beijing …
Taiwan’s President Heads to the U.S., Bracing for China’s Retaliation
President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to meet Speaker Kevin McCarthy next week, risking a show of force from Beijing, which opposes any such exchanges.
New allegations and a resignation strain already fraught China-Canada relations
Han Dong’s departure escalates row over allegations that Beijing meddled in Canada’s elections as friction between countries growsThe abrupt resignation of a Canadian lawmaker over allegations he secretly met with a Chinese diplomat has escalated a row…
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis
The Ukrainian father who rescued his children from Russia; a tale of two visits as Xi meets with Putin and Kishida travels to KyivSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageEvery week we wrap up the must-reads from our coverage of the Ukraine war, from new…
U.S. Due Diligence Firm Says China Detained Its Employees
Five Chinese nationals were taken away last Monday, and the company, which does corporate investigations, and its law firm have been unable to contact them.
Xi’s trip to Moscow didn’t impress the west – but his most important audience is at home
The official narrative in China is that the US responds to problems militarily, while China uses dialogue, and there are signs this narrative is catching onAs Xi Jinping returns to Beijing after his first trip to Russia since the start of the war in Uk…
Zelensky Makes Morale-Boosting Trip to Bakhmut
The Ukrainian leader also condemned a deadly Russian missile attack against an apartment building in Zaporizhzhia.
Despite Xi’s trip to Russia, dialogue between China and Ukraine is still possible
Kyiv remains keen not to anger Beijing given its influence over Moscow, and Zelenskiy is open to a meetingRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesHours after Xi Jinping wrapped up a state dinner hosted in a lavish 15th-century palace, where he extolled…
In a Brother Act with Putin, Xi Reveals China’s Fear of Containment
Instead of focusing on a solution to the war in Ukraine, the Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow reinforced China and Russia’s shared opposition to American dominance.