China

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US Coast Guard ship transited Taiwan Strait after Blinken's China visit -US Navy

The strait, which separates China from the democratically governed island of Taiwan, is a frequent source of tension as Beijing steps up its political and military pressure.

By REUTERS
22/06/2023

Taiwan on alert for Chinese-funded election interference

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's government has repeatedly warned of China's attempts to influence public opinion on the democratically governed island.

By REUTERS
21/06/2023

Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator

Biden made the remarks a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Xi on a trip to China that was aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

By REUTERS
21/06/2023

North Korea criticizes Blinken's China visit as 'begging trip'

At one of the most significant US-China exchanges since US  President Joe Biden took office, Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Monday and agreed to stabilize their intense rivalry.

By REUTERS
21/06/2023

Is an Israeli-Palestinian deal possible? - opinion

Following an April announcement by China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang, that China was ready to facilitate peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

Russia says regional free trade pact with Iran possible by year-end

The regional agreement with Iran would replace and expand an interim pact that already provides a reduction in customs duties on hundreds of categories of goods.

By REUTERS
19/06/2023

Blinken to wrap up rare visit to China, may meet Xi Jinping

Chinese readout of Sunday's meetings described it as constructive but made clear that Taiwan is the most important issue, and a potentially dangerous one.

By REUTERS
19/06/2023

Artist Yosifu Kacaw commemorates 30 years of Israel-Taiwan friendship

Kacaw’s impressive cultural and artistic efforts seem linked to a shift the Chinese Republic is going through. Time will tell how Israelis respond to this unique exhibition.

Reconsidering Henry Kissinger's legacy - opinion

Kissinger recently waffled quite awkwardly – no, embarrassingly – about how to best address the raging conflagration in Ukraine. He deserves attention, but veneration too? Most assuredly not.

By MARK ELOVITZ
17/06/2023

Mahmoud Abbas unveils bust of Yasser Arafat in China

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and deepening economic ties.

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