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- China acquired the historic Royal Mint site in London in 2018 for its new diplomatic mission
- Site has historic significance: it took delivery of tonnes of silver that China was forced to pay Britain in the 19th century
Former White House strategist among founders of new version of group whose past incarnations focused on the Soviet Union, with members saying China poses ‘existential and ideological threat to US and idea of freedom’.
Former White House strategist among founders of new version of group whose past incarnations focused on the Soviet Union, with members saying China poses ‘existential and ideological threat to US and idea of freedom’.
North Korean affairs expert Zhang Liangui tells forum the talks broke down because Washington changed its negotiating position at the last minute.
North Korean affairs expert Zhang Liangui tells forum the talks broke down because Washington changed its negotiating position at the last minute.
Days after US President Donald Trump opted not to impose extra sanctions on North Korea, Pyongyang has reversed a decision to pull its staff from an inter-Korean liaison office.
Days after US President Donald Trump opted not to impose extra sanctions on North Korea, Pyongyang has reversed a decision to pull its staff from an inter-Korean liaison office.
Customs seizure prompts promise of closer monitoring of maps, while resources ministry says such prints are ‘serious threat to national security’.
Customs seizure prompts promise of closer monitoring of maps, while resources ministry says such prints are ‘serious threat to national security’.
A discussion on upgrades to the free trade agreement is on the agenda in Jacinda Ardern’s first trip to China since taking office in 2017.
A discussion on upgrades to the free trade agreement is on the agenda in Jacinda Ardern’s first trip to China since taking office in 2017.
Former diplomat Fu Ying and ex-treasury secretary Lawrence Summers debate Beijing’s global role at China Development Forum.
Former diplomat Fu Ying and ex-treasury secretary Lawrence Summers debate Beijing’s global role at China Development Forum.
European Union wants member states to speak with one voice on China issues, analyst says
European Union wants member states to speak with one voice on China issues, analyst says
Malaysia and Indonesia have clashed with EU lawmakers over the crop’s cultivation, which has caused rampant deforestation and destruction of wildlife.
Malaysia and Indonesia have clashed with EU lawmakers over the crop’s cultivation, which has caused rampant deforestation and destruction of wildlife.
Meetings in Beijing are due to start of March 28, with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He then heading to Washington on April 3.
Meetings in Beijing are due to start of March 28, with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He then heading to Washington on April 3.
Halting the building of a bottling plant on Lake Baikal was an environmental victory, but experts note the anti-Chinese animus that helped fuel it. As Chinese projects have increased, they have stoked resentment and tension in Russia.
Halting the building of a bottling plant on Lake Baikal was an environmental victory, but experts note the anti-Chinese animus that helped fuel it. As Chinese projects have increased, they have stoked resentment and tension in Russia.
Rising star in opposition party doubles down on stance about trade promotion amid calls back home to clarify intent of trip. He slams ‘noise and scepticism’ as ‘boring and pointless’, saying dinner meeting with liaison office in city did not touch on Taiwan’s future.
Rising star in opposition party doubles down on stance about trade promotion amid calls back home to clarify intent of trip. He slams ‘noise and scepticism’ as ‘boring and pointless’, saying dinner meeting with liaison office in city did not touch on Taiwan’s future.
Canola Council of Canada says initial optimism that issue might be resolved soon has faded.
Canola Council of Canada says initial optimism that issue might be resolved soon has faded.
Article by Liu Xiaoming in The Daily Telegraph says nations should not use freedom of navigation as excuse to flex their military muscle.
Article by Liu Xiaoming in The Daily Telegraph says nations should not use freedom of navigation as excuse to flex their military muscle.
Kuomintang veteran and possible presidential candidate brokers HK$628 million in trade deals and pays unprecedented visit to Beijing’s liaison office.
Kuomintang veteran and possible presidential candidate brokers HK$628 million in trade deals and pays unprecedented visit to Beijing’s liaison office.
The fishing vessel was moored near Da Loi island in the Paracel archipelago on March 6 when a Chinese navy ship chased it and fired a water cannon at it, said Vietnam’s foreign ministry.
The fishing vessel was moored near Da Loi island in the Paracel archipelago on March 6 when a Chinese navy ship chased it and fired a water cannon at it, said Vietnam’s foreign ministry.
‘No foreign leader would engage in private conversations with the president if such conversations were subject to public disclosure,’ said White House counsel.
‘No foreign leader would engage in private conversations with the president if such conversations were subject to public disclosure,’ said White House counsel.
Treasury Department identified the firms as Dalian Haibo International Freight Co and Liaoning Danxing International Forwarding Co.
Treasury Department identified the firms as Dalian Haibo International Freight Co and Liaoning Danxing International Forwarding Co.
Move was hinted at a week ago when the US State Department changed its usual description of the area as ‘occupied’ to ‘Israeli-controlled’.
Move was hinted at a week ago when the US State Department changed its usual description of the area as ‘occupied’ to ‘Israeli-controlled’.
Leader of Latin America’s largest economy says he wants closer ties with Washington, but analysts say he is unlikely to burn the economic bridges he already has with Beijing.
Leader of Latin America’s largest economy says he wants closer ties with Washington, but analysts say he is unlikely to burn the economic bridges he already has with Beijing.
Trump says that British PM Theresa May ‘didn’t listen’ to his Brexit negotiating suggestions.
Trump says that British PM Theresa May ‘didn’t listen’ to his Brexit negotiating suggestions.
As the trade war between the US and China continues, Trump says tariffs will be kept in place to ensure China ‘lives by the deal’.
As the trade war between the US and China continues, Trump says tariffs will be kept in place to ensure China ‘lives by the deal’.
‘Informal’ offer made as Beijing tries to defend its policies in region where it has been accused of locking up more than a million mainly Uygur detainees.
‘Informal’ offer made as Beijing tries to defend its policies in region where it has been accused of locking up more than a million mainly Uygur detainees.
Both Indonesia and Malaysia have vowed to file challenges at the World Trade Organisation if the EU’s ‘discriminatory’ new rule takes effect.
Both Indonesia and Malaysia have vowed to file challenges at the World Trade Organisation if the EU’s ‘discriminatory’ new rule takes effect.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena claims a former central bank chief is holed up in the city state, but Singapore wants to see the proof.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena claims a former central bank chief is holed up in the city state, but Singapore wants to see the proof.
US President Donald Trump heaped praise on right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro – and received plenty back.
US President Donald Trump heaped praise on right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro – and received plenty back.
Controversial South American president is visiting Washington to talk trade, the Venezuela crisis and China’s influence in South Africa.
Controversial South American president is visiting Washington to talk trade, the Venezuela crisis and China’s influence in South Africa.
Naval operations expected to increase to protect freedom of navigation in key trade route amid concerns over China’s island-building and military activities, while EU leaders discuss proposals about relations with Beijing.
Naval operations expected to increase to protect freedom of navigation in key trade route amid concerns over China’s island-building and military activities, while EU leaders discuss proposals about relations with Beijing.
President Jair Bolsonaro broke Brazilian precedent by heading to Washington, not Argentina, for his first official trip abroad.
President Jair Bolsonaro broke Brazilian precedent by heading to Washington, not Argentina, for his first official trip abroad.
European countries want ‘reciprocity’ in big projects from power lines to metros.
European countries want ‘reciprocity’ in big projects from power lines to metros.
The US and Canada, where the mother of four is now expected to be detained for an extended period as she fights extradition to the US, have a PR headache on their hands.
Beijing’s massive investment in the corrupt Maduro regime has been a mistake. China has failed to save Venezuela from economic collapse, and serious questions are being asked about Beijing’s sensitivity in managing geopolitical risks.