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Jun Mai has covered Chinese politics, diplomacy and general breaking news for over a decade. Before his current posting in Beijing, he was based in Hong Kong. He has also completed a stint in Washington.
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Russia has chosen a path ‘long forsaken by human civilisation’, Gong Fangbin wrote in article no longer available online.
Russia has chosen a path ‘long forsaken by human civilisation’, Gong Fangbin wrote in article no longer available online.
Promotion of a Mao-like personality cult by over-eager officials ahead of Xi’s third term may not always work to their advantage.
Promotion of a Mao-like personality cult by over-eager officials ahead of Xi’s third term may not always work to their advantage.
President urges officials to step up education and guidance for young Chinese, saying they ‘could be confused between ideals and reality’.
President urges officials to step up education and guidance for young Chinese, saying they ‘could be confused between ideals and reality’.
From Ukraine to Covid-19, nationalist takes are dominating public debate online.
From Ukraine to Covid-19, nationalist takes are dominating public debate online.
Chen Yixin lists 10 topics for research to identify and remove potential social and political risks.
Chen Yixin lists 10 topics for research to identify and remove potential social and political risks.
China ‘can overcome any difficulty’ if the party’s leadership is firmly upheld, president says at ceremony to award medals to those involved in the Games.
China ‘can overcome any difficulty’ if the party’s leadership is firmly upheld, president says at ceremony to award medals to those involved in the Games.
After two-day meeting, China’s foreign minister says ‘Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community and should not become a failed country’.
After two-day meeting, China’s foreign minister says ‘Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community and should not become a failed country’.
State media publishes multiple commentaries accusing Washington’s Nato ambitions of sparking the conflict.
State media publishes multiple commentaries accusing Washington’s Nato ambitions of sparking the conflict.
Chinese foreign minister has been trying to rally support from countries including Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan and Zambia.
Chinese foreign minister has been trying to rally support from countries including Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan and Zambia.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells Chinese foreign policy head Yang Jiechi that China will face ‘significant consequences’ if it gives Russia military or other help.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells Chinese foreign policy head Yang Jiechi that China will face ‘significant consequences’ if it gives Russia military or other help.
China’s president projects stability in a ‘turbulent era’ as he is about to start a third term as the Communist Party’s head.
China’s president projects stability in a ‘turbulent era’ as he is about to start a third term as the Communist Party’s head.
There is great potential for cooperation between the two countries, Li Keqiang says, striking a milder note than the Chinese foreign minister earlier in the week.
There is great potential for cooperation between the two countries, Li Keqiang says, striking a milder note than the Chinese foreign minister earlier in the week.
Minutes released from the weekend’s group discussions reveal several mentions of the US and its allies.
Minutes released from the weekend’s group discussions reveal several mentions of the US and its allies.
Chinese foreign minister makes the remarks at his yearly briefing on the sidelines of the annual legislative session.
Chinese foreign minister makes the remarks at his yearly briefing on the sidelines of the annual legislative session.
Beijing is in a difficult position, caught between Russia and the West, but experts say it’s unlikely to condemn the invasion or give full support to Moscow.
Beijing is in a difficult position, caught between Russia and the West, but experts say it’s unlikely to condemn the invasion or give full support to Moscow.
Russian invasion likely to ‘intensify US pressure on China’, Chinese analyst says
Russian invasion likely to ‘intensify US pressure on China’, Chinese analyst says
The first Russian military units have entered Kyiv, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said on Friday, on the second day of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The first Russian military units have entered Kyiv, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said on Friday, on the second day of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
International relations scholar also calls for Beijing to ‘make effective preparations to firmly take the initiative in times of major crisis and challenge’.
International relations scholar also calls for Beijing to ‘make effective preparations to firmly take the initiative in times of major crisis and challenge’.
Chinese diplomatic analysts say there may be a subtle shift in the US position, which would be seen favourably by Beijing.
Chinese diplomatic analysts say there may be a subtle shift in the US position, which would be seen favourably by Beijing.
White House confirms US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday about Russia’s aggression.
White House confirms US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday about Russia’s aggression.
President told local government it should ‘take all necessary measures’ to protect residents – but unusually his remarks did not appear in mainland state media.
President told local government it should ‘take all necessary measures’ to protect residents – but unusually his remarks did not appear in mainland state media.
President says country should move faster on legislation relating to foreign matters, particularly around sanctions and interference.
President says country should move faster on legislation relating to foreign matters, particularly around sanctions and interference.
China and Russia voice opposition to expansion of US-led security alliance in Europe and Taiwanese independence in any form.
China and Russia voice opposition to expansion of US-led security alliance in Europe and Taiwanese independence in any form.
Beijing lodges formal protest with Washington as US consular staff and families seek to avoid zero-Covid control measures in China.
Beijing lodges formal protest with Washington as US consular staff and families seek to avoid zero-Covid control measures in China.
Putin’s Winter Olympics trip could also yield a ‘surprise’ for ties between the two countries, Andrey Denisov says.
Putin’s Winter Olympics trip could also yield a ‘surprise’ for ties between the two countries, Andrey Denisov says.
Retired food official Xu Ming to face graft charges but it is not known if his case is related to disgraced former mentor.
Retired food official Xu Ming to face graft charges but it is not known if his case is related to disgraced former mentor.
Recent article by Jia Qingguo, key CPPCC member and US affairs specialist, is full of thinly veiled criticisms against hawkish outlooks.
Recent article by Jia Qingguo, key CPPCC member and US affairs specialist, is full of thinly veiled criticisms against hawkish outlooks.
Lecturers should help students recognise diversity and hone critical thinking, Yan Xuetong says, cautioning against nationalism driven by key opinion leaders.
Lecturers should help students recognise diversity and hone critical thinking, Yan Xuetong says, cautioning against nationalism driven by key opinion leaders.
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