Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh meets Wang Kejian, an envoy of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in Qatar on Sunday afternoon to discuss the war in Gaza. Photo: X/@soupalestina

Israel-Gaza war: Chinese envoy meets Hamas political leader in Qatar

Wang Kejian and Ismail Haniyeh talk in first meeting between a Chinese official and the militant group since war began.

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Chinese navy teams up with coastguard in rare joint missile exercise

Eastern naval and coastguard units practise responses to an attack on a flotilla amid tensions in the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

Eastern naval and coastguard units practise responses to an attack on a flotilla amid tensions in the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

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About 40% of Americans see China as top US enemy in new poll

In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.

In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.

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Beijing criticises South Korea for inviting Taiwan to democracy summit

Representatives from Taipei have been included in all three democracy summits, which were begun by US President Joe Biden in 2021, and mainland China has been excluded.

Representatives from Taipei have been included in all three democracy summits, which were begun by US President Joe Biden in 2021, and mainland China has been excluded.

19 Mar 2024 - 12:22AM

Politics, red tape and job worries could slow China’s foreign student rebound

While analysts are optimistic about the return of international students to China, many prospective and former students report dwindling enthusiasm for Chinese universities.

While analysts are optimistic about the return of international students to China, many prospective and former students report dwindling enthusiasm for Chinese universities.

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon greets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Wellington. Photo: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

China and New Zealand are a ‘force for stability’, says foreign minister

Wang hailed the strength of the relationship at the start of a trip to the region that will also include a visit to Australia.

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China-Russia ties set to deepen with another presidential term for Putin

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

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

18 Mar 2024 - 8:18PM

How China and Angola are redefining ties for a post-oil, post-loans era

Following decades of the ‘Angola model’ – oil-backed loans to access Chinese funding for infrastructure – Beijing vows to help modernise Angola.

Following decades of the ‘Angola model’ – oil-backed loans to access Chinese funding for infrastructure – Beijing vows to help modernise Angola.

18 Mar 2024 - 4:45PM

Finnish developers push for Chinese-built tunnel to Estonia despite doubts

Project linking Helsinki and Tallinn has been plagued by controversy, but sponsor is undeterred, saying funding is ‘not Chinese, it’s international’.

Project linking Helsinki and Tallinn has been plagued by controversy, but sponsor is undeterred, saying funding is ‘not Chinese, it’s international’.

17 Mar 2024 - 1:00PM

Focused on Global South, China upgrades ties with Angola

Beijing is a reliable friend and sincere partner for countries in Africa, Xi Jinping tells visiting Angolan President Joao Lourenco.

Beijing is a reliable friend and sincere partner for countries in Africa, Xi Jinping tells visiting Angolan President Joao Lourenco.

16 Mar 2024 - 10:00PM

Africa is key in China’s bid to de-risk its iron ore supply

In a bid to break its reliance on Australia and Brazil for iron ore, China is diversifying further afield.

In a bid to break its reliance on Australia and Brazil for iron ore, China is diversifying further afield.

16 Mar 2024 - 9:00PM

Beijing warns Manila against bolstering South China Sea outpost after collision

China’s defence ministry says Philippines ‘resorted to deception’ and ‘played victim’ in latest clash near contested Second Thomas Shoal.

China’s defence ministry says Philippines ‘resorted to deception’ and ‘played victim’ in latest clash near contested Second Thomas Shoal.

16 Mar 2024 - 4:05PM

EU passes recycling and rights laws that may sharply affect trade with China

European Union members have endorsed a series of laws, including a requirement that large businesses conduct human rights and environmental audits of their overseas suppliers.

European Union members have endorsed a series of laws, including a requirement that large businesses conduct human rights and environmental audits of their overseas suppliers.

16 Mar 2024 - 2:30AM

China’s foreign ministry brings in new press official from Xinjiang

Lin Jian was party chief at the foreign office of state-run paramilitary organisation XPCC.

Lin Jian was party chief at the foreign office of state-run paramilitary organisation XPCC.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:00PM

China sends first envoy to Palestine and Israel on Gaza war ceasefire mission

Wang Kejian holds talks with Palestinian and Israeli diplomats, repeating calls for a two-state solution.

Wang Kejian holds talks with Palestinian and Israeli diplomats, repeating calls for a two-state solution.

15 Mar 2024 - 5:40PM

‘Systemic’ China-US rivalry could last a decade: Washington envoy Nicholas Burns

Deepening competition ‘quite profound’ with technology ‘at the heart of the battle’ ambassador tells think tank seminar.

Deepening competition ‘quite profound’ with technology ‘at the heart of the battle’ ambassador tells think tank seminar.

15 Mar 2024 - 7:33PM

US knew Nauru might cut ties to Taiwan before it did, official says

Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant secretary of state, tells Senate hearing ‘we had known for some time [of Nauru’s concerns] … in this instance, they decided to flip’.

Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant secretary of state, tells Senate hearing ‘we had known for some time [of Nauru’s concerns] … in this instance, they decided to flip’.

15 Mar 2024 - 7:59AM

Top Beijing envoy to US criticises Biden’s targeting Chinese products

Seeing e-vehicles as ‘iPhone on wheels’ or cargo cranes as ‘Trojan horses’ yields never-ending cycle and ‘excessive anxiety’, says Ambassador Xie Feng.

Seeing e-vehicles as ‘iPhone on wheels’ or cargo cranes as ‘Trojan horses’ yields never-ending cycle and ‘excessive anxiety’, says Ambassador Xie Feng.

15 Mar 2024 - 1:58AM

EU investigates AliExpress over possible ‘dissemination of illegal content’

The European Commission also is looking into whether the company did enough to prevent minors from accessing pornographic material via its online marketplace.

The European Commission also is looking into whether the company did enough to prevent minors from accessing pornographic material via its online marketplace.

15 Mar 2024 - 1:16AM

Top Ukraine official speaks with China’s ambassador about peace summit plans

Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, meets with Chinese Ambassador Fan Xianrong about a proposed conference to be held in Switzerland.

Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, meets with Chinese Ambassador Fan Xianrong about a proposed conference to be held in Switzerland.

15 Mar 2024 - 12:28AM