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China and Philippines agree to boost economic cooperation, settle disputes peacefully

China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel between their foreign ministries on the South China Sea to handle disputes peacefully, they said on Thursday. Their agreement, which contained 14 elements aimed at cooling security tensions and boosting economic cooperation, comes as they strive to mend a relationship hurt after… Read More China and Philippines agree to boost economic cooperation, settle disputes peacefully

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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has undertaken a surprise trip to Beijing and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he said they discussed the Ukraine conflict. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, posted a video on his Telegram channel showing him meeting Xi, smiling for photos and a meeting between… Read More Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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China’s President Xi Jinping calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would support Beijing’s goal to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar’s grip on world trade. Xi was speaking in Saudi Arabia where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted two… Read More China’s President Xi Jinping calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

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China to speed up bilateral free trade agreement talks with South Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday China will speed up bilateral free trade agreement negotiations with South Korea, state television CCTV reported. China will deepen cooperation with South Korea on areas including high-tech manufacturing, big data and green economy, Xi told South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the G20 Summit, CCTV said. Xi also… Read More China to speed up bilateral free trade agreement talks with South Korea

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges for support in push for peace with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday urged world leaders to back a plan to end the war in his country, saying now was the time to push for peace after Russia’s defeat in the southern city of Kherson. At the same time, he said Ukraine would not allow Russian forces to regroup after their withdrawal… Read More Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges for support in push for peace with Russia

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U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of G20 summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in blunt talks over Taiwan and North Korea on Monday in a three-hour meeting aimed at preventing strained U.S.-China ties from spilling into a new Cold War. Amid simmering differences on human rights, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and support of domestic industry, the two leaders… Read More U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of G20 summit

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U.S., Japan and South Korea warn of ‘unparalleled’ response if North Korea conducts new nuclear test

The United States, Japan and South Korea warned on Wednesday that an “unparalleled” scale of response would be warranted if North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test. Washington and its allies believe North Korea could be about to resume nuclear bomb testing for the first time since 2017. “We agreed that an unparalleled scale… Read More U.S., Japan and South Korea warn of ‘unparalleled’ response if North Korea conducts new nuclear test

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