Rival Palestinian parties met in Beijing for an ‘in-depth and candid dialogue on promoting internal reconciliation’, according to ministry spokesman.

China-US ties are more stable but still at risk if ‘red lines’ are crossed, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.

Secretary of State raised concerns in meeting with Shanghai party chief Chen Jining, but also said direct engagement between the two sides is a ‘necessity’.

Trade, Ukraine among topics on the agenda, with Blinken expected to pressure China to urge its firms to stop supplying dual-use goods to Russia or face more punitive measures.

Special envoy Li Hui’s latest mission to Europe was met with scepticism, and could be seen as ‘signalling’ to the Global South that China is a responsible power.

Wang Yi makes several veiled swipes at the US in a press conference with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi, also hitting out at trade protectionism.

Chinese leader tells the German chancellor that neither side poses a security threat to the other and they should continue to strengthen their economic ties.

Latest high-level visit comes as North Korea warms to Russia, and the US and its allies step up defence bonds with an eye on both Pyongyang and Beijing.

Xi Jinping tells Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Beijing is prepared to step up coordination with Moscow through Brics and the SCO.

Second day of talks with Vice-Premier He Lifeng precedes trip to Beijing for meetings with senior officials including premier and central bank head.

China’s overcapacity is all but certain to be the main point of contention in coming talks with Janet Yellen, as the US Treasury secretary has begun her trip with strong words on the subject.

First talks for China-US trade working group occur days after Xi, Biden review progress on summit agreement to improve communications.

Chinese leader also promises more policy support to build ‘first-class business environment’ in meeting with executives and academics.

In an exclusive interview, ambassador Wu Ken says both Berlin and Brussels had greater understanding of China as more in Europe reflect on the ’risks brought by de-risking’.

But it’s not expected to have much impact on security and observers say China would be more concerned about individual deals with European nations.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Australian counterpart Penny Wong that tariffs on wine were currently under review when they met on Wednesday.

Cooperation between the two countries expected to grow, compounding Beijing’s tensions with European nations, observer says.

All conflicts must end around negotiation table, China’s UN envoy tells Security Council meeting on Ukraine war, as Eurasian affairs envoy continues second shuttle diplomacy trip to region.

Ambassador to France Lu Shaye says Western countries ‘no longer look down on us’ and argues that Beijing should try to expand its international influence.

Foreign minister touts ‘mutually beneficial’ relations with European countries during ‘two sessions’ press conference.

Amid strain over Ukraine war, China-US tension and trade rows, analyst says a potential Europe trip by Xi may help two sides reduce ‘misperceptions’.

Europe’s rational understanding of China is increasing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi says upon return from three-nation trip marked by flurry of meetings.

Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi meets French President Emmanuel Macron and his diplomatic adviser for talks in Paris.

In the first phone call between Wang Yi and Cho Tae-yul, Beijing vows to uphold ‘stability and continuity’ in its South Korea policy.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Norway’s Espen Barth Eide exchange ‘in-depth views’ on Middle East situation during talks in Beijing.

China Coast Guard says Philippine boat supplied an ‘illegal’ vessel but Manila says it has the right to resupply its troops stationed there.

The southeastern province merges departments as part of nationwide push to boost coordination between armed forces and civilians.

Chinese infrastructure investments, cybercrime and speculation about Beijing’s position complicate ceasefire negotiations between Myanmar’s military government and rebel groups, observers say.

Nearly three weeks since Cho Tae-yul became South Korean foreign minister, the first phone call with China’s Wang Yi has yet to take place.

Following Nauru’s diplomatic switch, mainland China is expected to further restrict the island’s international space.