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Vladimir Putin has praised China’s leader for what he said was a ‘balanced’ position on the Ukraine conflict. The pair’s meeting comes just days after a lightning rout of Russian forces in north-eastern Ukraine. Xi did not mention Ukraine in …
Read MoreRussian leader seems keen to curry favour with Chinese president as battlefield setbacks and sanctions biteRussia-Ukraine war – latest updatesSee all our Ukraine coverageVladimir Putin has told Xi Jinping that he understands China’s “questions and conc…
Read MoreUkraine setback weakens Russian position as leaders prepare to jostle for regional influence in UzbekistanMajor setbacks for Moscow’s forces in Ukraine will further test the “limitless partnership” between China and Russia when their leaders meet this …
Read MoreAs world leaders prepare for a meeting of UN general assembly, the raging war of narratives shows no sign of abatingRussia-Ukraine war – latest updatesUntil one short week ago, the geopolitical balance in Ukraine could be likened to Zugzwang, a word de…
Read MoreXiao Qian says Canberra and Beijing have ‘good momentum but we need to keep the momentum’Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastChina’s ambassador to Australia has suggested the leaders of the two countries might meet withou…
Read MoreOffices, schools and shops to close before congress at which Xi expected to get third presidential termChina has intensified its efforts to rein in outbreaks of Covid-19 ahead of a major political meeting by placing about 65 million people under semi-l…
Read MoreAnalysts say announcement of a date for gathering suggests any in-party disputes have been reined inThe announcement of a Communist party meeting that is expected to cement Xi Jinping’s agenda for the coming years shows the strength of Xi’s “ultimate a…
Read MoreXi Jinping expected to be given third term and be anointed as country’s most powerful leader in decadesChina’s ruling Communist party will begin its 20th congress on 16 October, state media has reported, a meeting at which President Xi Jinping is expe…
Read MoreSurveys reveal that up to 12% of the country supports unification with China, including five of its citizens in a Taipei restaurant At a Cantonese restaurant in Taipei, Harry Chen and four old friends are shouting at each other over a Lazy Susan, stopp…
Read MoreWall Street Journal suggests Russian and Chinese leaders could hold discussions in Uzbek cityXi Jinping could meet Vladimir Putin in mid-September at a regional summit in the Uzbek city of Samarkand, it has been reported.According to the Wall Street Jo…
Read MoreJoko Widodo has faced pressure to exclude Russian president from summit, while Chinese ruler’s attendance will break pandemic seclusionXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit on the resort island of Bali this November, an adviser to th…
Read MoreXi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as president at the CCP’s conference later this yearEvery five years, China’s ruling Communist party (CCP) holds a key congress, where China watchers look for clues to the country’s future. The 20th party c…
Read MoreAt a time when he wants to project stability, China’s president is grappling with a long-term crisis over Taiwan, a faltering economy and ongoing Covid outbreaksHaving presided over a grand celebration of the party’s centenary and suppressed mass Covid…
Read MoreThe planned gala reception is in stark contrast to the low-key audience afforded Joe Biden in June, as ties between China and the kingdom grow closerThe Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit Saudi Arabia next week, where plans are under way for a gal…
Read MoreShow of force by China has eased off, but observers say it will strike ‘fear and a sense of inevitability in Taiwanese hearts and minds’China’s military drills targeting Taiwan have set a new normal, and are likely to “regularise” similar armed exercis…
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