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Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.
Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.
Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.
First mentioned in 2017 and dismissed by many as rhetoric, one expert says it now truly feels like the world is undergoing a major shift.
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Chinese leader pledges strong ties with Hanoi, rejects protectionism, as he starts Asia tour aimed at projecting Beijing as a stable partner.
A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.
Washington must make ‘significant’ moves and return to the ‘right path’.
This week’s central party conference and the start of Xi’s regional tour on Monday point to ‘growing focus’ on the neighbours.
In all likelihood, the negotiations will be kicked further down the road just as in the past, analyst says.
The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.
Washington has changed its tune on Beijing, mistakenly believing that China will yield, observer says.
Foreign minister will meet Russian leaders and hold talks, including on Ukraine, with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov during three-day trip.
East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.
Norwegian foreign vice-minister Andreas Kravik talks about China’s key role as uncertainties rock Europe-US ties, and the need for balance.
Washington’s ‘self-centred foreign policy’ may push Pretoria and others closer to Beijing, observer says.
As the US State Department pulls the plug on air quality monitoring programmes in Beijing and around the world, concerns grow over pollution accountability.
Defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian defends 7.2 per cent rise in the PLA’s budget as justified given the ‘significant challenges’ it faces.
China seeks ‘strength through unity’ with Global South, which holds the key to world stability, Wang says at ‘two sessions’ press briefing.
With the US pivot at the United Nations, the post-war order appears over.
The US president is pushing for a visit and it may be in Beijing’s interests, but considerable hurdles will need to be cleared first.
Remarks by Beijing’s UN envoy Fu Cong come as US and Russia start peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine, Europe.
Latest gambits are not likely to be received well in Beijing, which sees Pyongyang as a buffer against South Korea and Japan.
Voices from Washington reveal deep divisions on how to deal with Beijing, with Trump 2.0 adding another layer of uncertainty, analysts warn.
Address underlines changed reality for the US as China’s influence has grown, along with its economic, technological and military might.
Just as border tensions seemed to be easing, the Yarlung Tsangpo River project raises new questions between the two countries.
Whoever succeeds Justin Trudeau is likely to want to keep the White House on side, but that risks a further chill in relations with Beijing.
As Canadian prime minister steps down, Ottawa has chance to fix tensions with Beijing if it softens anti-China stance, analysts say.
Record defence budgets from Japan and the Philippines come as tensions with China grow and incoming US leader urges allies to spend more.
Foreign policy expert says that structural contradiction between US and China may undermine the current stability in relations.
