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- Fresh off its upgraded trade deal with Beijing, Wellington looks uniquely positioned to help defuse tensions between China and countries such as the United States and Australia
- Experts say New Zealand has the credentials to be a fair intermediary, but others point to ‘cold-war thinking’ getting in the way
UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss made the request in a videoconference with her Japanese and New Zealand counterparts.
UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss made the request in a videoconference with her Japanese and New Zealand counterparts.
More than 20 men have accused Lincoln Project co-founder John Weaver of harassment.
More than 20 men have accused Lincoln Project co-founder John Weaver of harassment.
Donald Trump abruptly parted ways with his prior counsel.
Donald Trump abruptly parted ways with his prior counsel.
The Huanan market was linked to an early cluster of Covid-19 cases, but its precise role in the outbreak has yet to be determined.
The Huanan market was linked to an early cluster of Covid-19 cases, but its precise role in the outbreak has yet to be determined.
The former US president has had difficulty finding legal help for his second impeachment, with some of the lawyers who worked on his first trial saying they would not do the same this time around.
The former US president has had difficulty finding legal help for his second impeachment, with some of the lawyers who worked on his first trial saying they would not do the same this time around.
Ties between Beijing and Washington frayed under Trump, but the new president’s goals and ideals are in many way similar to those of China past and present.
Ties between Beijing and Washington frayed under Trump, but the new president’s goals and ideals are in many way similar to those of China past and present.
Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago on Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects.
Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago on Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects.
China has been slowly but surely manoeuvring its pieces into position like on a weiqi board, using trade, infrastructure, key resources and the Belt and Road Initiative to quietly eat into what the Western world considered its playground
China has been slowly but surely manoeuvring its pieces into position like on a weiqi board, using trade, infrastructure, key resources and the Belt and Road Initiative to quietly eat into what the Western world considered its playground
Norwegian lawmaker said he proposed group because it’s ‘one of the strongest global movements for working with racial injustice’
Norwegian lawmaker said he proposed group because it’s ‘one of the strongest global movements for working with racial injustice’
The US president as well his secretaries of state and defence have sent early and consistent diplomatic signals about China and the Indo-Pacific.
The US president as well his secretaries of state and defence have sent early and consistent diplomatic signals about China and the Indo-Pacific.
The new information came as the “QAnon Shaman” pleaded not guilty and two Proud Boys members were indicted for their role in the riot.
The new information came as the “QAnon Shaman” pleaded not guilty and two Proud Boys members were indicted for their role in the riot.
Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden’s national security adviser, says Washington must repair relations with allies to build leverage against Beijing: ‘China is right at the top of the list of things that we’ve got to work together on.’
Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden’s national security adviser, says Washington must repair relations with allies to build leverage against Beijing: ‘China is right at the top of the list of things that we’ve got to work together on.’
The insurgents are now at their strongest since the 2001 US-led invasion that toppled the Taliban regime for harbouring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
The insurgents are now at their strongest since the 2001 US-led invasion that toppled the Taliban regime for harbouring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
US President Joe Biden comes under growing scrutiny over his heavy reliance on executive orders in first days in office.
US President Joe Biden comes under growing scrutiny over his heavy reliance on executive orders in first days in office.
Think Ferragamo and Givenchy handbags, statement furniture and bespoke tableware adorned with pictures of Mar-a-Lago – just a few perks of the job
Think Ferragamo and Givenchy handbags, statement furniture and bespoke tableware adorned with pictures of Mar-a-Lago – just a few perks of the job
High-profile talk with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signals that the former president is unlikely to step aside from the Republican Party.
High-profile talk with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signals that the former president is unlikely to step aside from the Republican Party.
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission comments reflected a widespread distrust of China in the US that has lasted beyond the end of the Trump presidency.
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission comments reflected a widespread distrust of China in the US that has lasted beyond the end of the Trump presidency.
Le Yucheng, vice-minister of foreign affairs, takes aim at the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic, but says Washington and Beijing can use Covid-19 and climate change as ‘priority areas’ for cooperation.
Le Yucheng, vice-minister of foreign affairs, takes aim at the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic, but says Washington and Beijing can use Covid-19 and climate change as ‘priority areas’ for cooperation.
Military activities in the Taiwan Strait included flyovers by warplanes and fighter jets, part of Beijing’s ‘stern response to external interference’.
Military activities in the Taiwan Strait included flyovers by warplanes and fighter jets, part of Beijing’s ‘stern response to external interference’.
In booting Trump, the social platform has shielded the president from what surely would have been rabid attacks from his predecessor.
In booting Trump, the social platform has shielded the president from what surely would have been rabid attacks from his predecessor.
Regarding China as a ‘strategic rival and imaginary enemy would be a huge strategic misjudgment’, ambassador Cui Tiankai tells forum.
Regarding China as a ‘strategic rival and imaginary enemy would be a huge strategic misjudgment’, ambassador Cui Tiankai tells forum.
The delay of a bar on investing in Chinese firms with similar names to blacklisted companies comes as the Biden administration reviews Trump’s combative China policies.
The delay of a bar on investing in Chinese firms with similar names to blacklisted companies comes as the Biden administration reviews Trump’s combative China policies.
US secretary of state says America will stand with Southeast Asian claimants in the face of pressure from Beijing in South China Sea.
US secretary of state says America will stand with Southeast Asian claimants in the face of pressure from Beijing in South China Sea.
From a Bao Bao Issey Miyake handbag, to a golf putter and a whole lot of jewellery – these are the diplomatic favours the first daughter enjoyed while her dad was in office
From a Bao Bao Issey Miyake handbag, to a golf putter and a whole lot of jewellery – these are the diplomatic favours the first daughter enjoyed while her dad was in office
Biden’s pick for US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said she would use her tenure to counter China’s influence in the Security Council and resist its efforts to install Chinese nationals in key UN leadership positions.
Biden’s pick for US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said she would use her tenure to counter China’s influence in the Security Council and resist its efforts to install Chinese nationals in key UN leadership positions.
Chinese president’s speech to World Economic Forum highlights Beijing’s moves to pre-empt Biden’s policy.
Chinese president’s speech to World Economic Forum highlights Beijing’s moves to pre-empt Biden’s policy.
Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders put ‘at risk’ by inflammatory and xenophobic descriptions of coronavirus, memo says.
Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders put ‘at risk’ by inflammatory and xenophobic descriptions of coronavirus, memo says.
‘One guy got to be a hero, while the whole world made a mockery of me’: she shared her side of the story in new HBO docuseries Tiger, so why is she still being blasted as a ‘homewrecker’ on Instagram?
‘One guy got to be a hero, while the whole world made a mockery of me’: she shared her side of the story in new HBO docuseries Tiger, so why is she still being blasted as a ‘homewrecker’ on Instagram?
A motion to declare the trial unconstitutional fails 55-45, but most Republicans support it, indicating uphill task Democrats face.
A motion to declare the trial unconstitutional fails 55-45, but most Republicans support it, indicating uphill task Democrats face.
Lost in the claims that American exceptionalism is over is the fact Republican phenomenon Marjorie Taylor-Greene and her ilk have no policy orientation other than violent ethno-nationalism and very few Americans want to see such an outcome.
Beijing should forget the hubris, rein in Wolf Warriors and be transparent about the Uygurs, writes Wang Xiangwei.
Attempt by companies to relist may be seen as testing the water with new US President Joe Biden and Wall Street, and much may depend on the final decision.
Call by Chinese president to put aside differences and work together for the common good also sends warning to American leader Joe Biden that ideological conflict may lead to a new cold war.