Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

Myanmar’s military leader will make his first visit to China since taking power

Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to visit China this week to participate in regional summits, as reported by state media on Monday. This marks his first trip to the significant neighboring country since he took control following a coup in 2021. Since the coup, Myanmar has experienced significant turmoil, particularly in regions bordering China, where an armed resistance movement has allied with … Continue reading Myanmar’s military leader will make his first visit to China since taking power

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Russia’s Deputy FM held discussions with China’s Foreign Minister in Beijing

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko held discussions with China‘s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, as reported by Russia’s RIA agency. The purpose of Rudenko’s visit, a seasoned diplomat aged 62 who is fluent in English and Chinese according to TASS, remains unclear, including the specific topics addressed during his meetings with Chinese officials. This visit coincides with escalating tensions regarding Russia’s … Continue reading Russia’s Deputy FM held discussions with China’s Foreign Minister in Beijing

China and Britain made progress towards reconciliation

China and Britain made progress towards reconciliation on Friday, with Beijing welcoming the new Labour government’s initiative to foster “pragmatic” bilateral relations as a “new starting point.” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is the second senior U.K. diplomat to visit China in the past six years, and his visit aims to illustrate Britain’s strategic commitment to enhancing ties with Beijing, despite existing significant disagreements. “China-Britain … Continue reading China and Britain made progress towards reconciliation

Diplomats have created channels for India and China to address Himalayan border tensions, says India’s army chief

Discussions between Indian and Chinese diplomats have created potential pathways for the two Asian nations to address the ongoing conflict along their Himalayan border, stated India’s army chief on Tuesday. Relations between the nuclear-capable neighbors have been tense since violent confrontations in 2020 resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers along the largely undefined border. Efforts to resolve the standoff through … Continue reading Diplomats have created channels for India and China to address Himalayan border tensions, says India’s army chief

China asserts that deployment of US missiles in Philippines threatens regional stability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the U.S. placement of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines “undermines regional peace and stability,” according to a report from the foreign ministry on Sunday. During a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in New York on Saturday, Wang emphasized the need to prevent “war or chaos on the Korean Peninsula,” as noted in a ministry post … Continue reading China asserts that deployment of US missiles in Philippines threatens regional stability

Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed to enhance his nation’s image as a global peacemaker during the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. He called for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and highlighted Beijing’s diplomatic initiatives regarding Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. Wang’s remarks followed Israel’s airstrike in Beirut that killed the leader of Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned group, escalating concerns about a broader … Continue reading Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

China and Singapore must boost coordination, Wang Yi says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for enhanced strategic coordination and communication between China and Singapore during a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing on Monday. This meeting marked their second engagement in under two months, following discussions at a regional ministerial conference in Vientiane, Laos, on July 27. Wang expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Singapore to align their … Continue reading China and Singapore must boost coordination, Wang Yi says