Robert Daly, pictured interpreting for Henry Kissinger and Jiang Zemin in 1997, said Kissinger was “one of the last giants”. Photo: Supplied by Robert Daly

Henry Kissinger remembered for ‘unwavering commitment’ to US-China ties

China watchers and analysts praise Kissinger’s role in bringing China and US together and continuing to offer sage advice on ties over the decades.

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exclusive | China, US cannot afford depopulating the relationship, American envoy says

In an exclusive Post interview, Nicholas Burns describes why people-level connections are crucial, and a major win from the Xi-Biden summit.

In an exclusive Post interview, Nicholas Burns describes why people-level connections are crucial, and a major win from the Xi-Biden summit.

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China, India court Global South in competing bids to lead developing countries

The Asian giants are courting developing countries for support in a changing international order, observers said.

The Asian giants are courting developing countries for support in a changing international order, observers said.

29 Nov 2023 - 11:00PM

US-China ties should avoid sweeping view of security risks: leading scholar

Tsinghua University professor Da Wei warns excessively broad definition of threats could drain resources away from China’s development and cause ties with Washington to overshadow relations with other countries.

Tsinghua University professor Da Wei warns excessively broad definition of threats could drain resources away from China’s development and cause ties with Washington to overshadow relations with other countries.

29 Nov 2023 - 8:33PM

China urges UN Security Council to speak as one to end Israel-Gaza conflict

Talks with UN chief, and Brazilian and Malaysian counterparts come the day before Wang Yi chairs Security Council meeting on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Talks with UN chief, and Brazilian and Malaysian counterparts come the day before Wang Yi chairs Security Council meeting on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

29 Nov 2023 - 6:43PM

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Senior officers from the Myanmar Navy welcome their Chinese counterparts to Myanmar on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

China navy makes Myanmar ‘show of friendship’ amid border fighting

The visit, which will include joint naval security exercises, comes as armed rebel groups have taken over a series of key locations along the border.

29 Nov 2023 - 2:31PM

China has eased ‘economic pressure’ on Lithuania, says Baltic FM

Diplomat’s revelation suggests halting of feud with Beijing over Vilnius permitting opening of controversially named Taiwanese office in its capital.

Diplomat’s revelation suggests halting of feud with Beijing over Vilnius permitting opening of controversially named Taiwanese office in its capital.

29 Nov 2023 - 2:29AM

China not targeting Australia’s Pacific Island ties: Communist Party official

In speech in Sydney, Liu Jianchao says the two countries could work together on regional development.

In speech in Sydney, Liu Jianchao says the two countries could work together on regional development.

28 Nov 2023 - 9:00PM

China’s top diplomat to make one more UN push for peace in Gaza

Top diplomat Wang Yi will chair a council meeting in the final days of the country’s rotating presidency.

Top diplomat Wang Yi will chair a council meeting in the final days of the country’s rotating presidency.

28 Nov 2023 - 7:26PM

Amid global supply chain shifts, China eyes Vietnam for ‘strategic’ cooperation

Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao met Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday in Ho Chi Minh City, with trade and Vietnamese infrastructure on the agenda.

Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao met Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday in Ho Chi Minh City, with trade and Vietnamese infrastructure on the agenda.

28 Nov 2023 - 9:30AM

What is the Global South and how is Israel-Gaza war shaping its role?

Middle East conflict is a rare occasion to share a common voice that challenges foreign policy of the United States and other Western powers.

Middle East conflict is a rare occasion to share a common voice that challenges foreign policy of the United States and other Western powers.

29 Nov 2023 - 2:29PM

China and US to hold Cop28 summit on methane, non-CO2 greenhouse gases

Beijing and Washington will team up at UN climate conference in Dubai to strengthen cooperation as the two leading carbon emitters pledge to step up joint action to fight global warming.

Beijing and Washington will team up at UN climate conference in Dubai to strengthen cooperation as the two leading carbon emitters pledge to step up joint action to fight global warming.

27 Nov 2023 - 7:40PM

EU stands by Global Gateway advisory roles for firms linked to Beijing

European Commission says companies met criteria to join board advising bloc’s alternative to China’s belt and road scheme.

European Commission says companies met criteria to join board advising bloc’s alternative to China’s belt and road scheme.

27 Nov 2023 - 4:58PM

What does Zambia’s debt impasse mean for other distressed African countries?

Bilateral creditors such as China shoulder much of the burden and want bondholders to take a bigger hit, but the dispute could put other restructures on the continent in jeopardy, observers say.

Bilateral creditors such as China shoulder much of the burden and want bondholders to take a bigger hit, but the dispute could put other restructures on the continent in jeopardy, observers say.

27 Nov 2023 - 3:00PM

China’s respiratory disease surge, Hongkongers in the UK: 6 weekend reads

From a surge in respiratory diseases in China to Hongkongers’ new lives and struggles in the UK, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.

From a surge in respiratory diseases in China to Hongkongers’ new lives and struggles in the UK, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.

27 Nov 2023 - 12:00PM

China’s military urges ceasefire in Myanmar as rebels claim border trading point

PLA Daily says Beijing is determined to protect border security after Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army announces seizure of crossing point along China’s frontier with the Southeast Asian country.

PLA Daily says Beijing is determined to protect border security after Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army announces seizure of crossing point along China’s frontier with the Southeast Asian country.

26 Nov 2023 - 8:26PM

China, Japan, South Korea’s top diplomats agree to revive leadership summit

Meeting in South Korea’s Busan on Sunday is first in-person talks held by foreign ministers of the three countries since 2019.

Meeting in South Korea’s Busan on Sunday is first in-person talks held by foreign ministers of the three countries since 2019.

26 Nov 2023 - 9:03PM

Beijing rebukes Washington after warning off US warship in South China Sea

PLA command calls United States the ‘biggest disrupter of peace’ in the region, accusing it of ‘illegally’ entering waters near contested islands in first encounter in the area since leaders Xi Jinping and Joe Biden met in effort to manage tensions.

PLA command calls United States the ‘biggest disrupter of peace’ in the region, accusing it of ‘illegally’ entering waters near contested islands in first encounter in the area since leaders Xi Jinping and Joe Biden met in effort to manage tensions.

27 Nov 2023 - 11:25AM

Is China-Russia cooperation in the Arctic a double-edged sword for Beijing?

China’s expanding interests in the region could see it caught in the crossfire between Moscow and the West’s power contest, observers say.

China’s expanding interests in the region could see it caught in the crossfire between Moscow and the West’s power contest, observers say.

26 Nov 2023 - 9:52PM

Economics tipped to top China, South Korea and Japan foreign ministers’ talks

Improved China-US relations and a need to revive growth have spurred the ministers to meet for the first time in four years, observers say.

Improved China-US relations and a need to revive growth have spurred the ministers to meet for the first time in four years, observers say.

25 Nov 2023 - 10:37PM