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Beijing: Putin and Xi call for close policy coordination

China is a key purchaser of Russian oil and gas, providing Moscow with an economic lifeline in the face of punishing Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine.

China

Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping at major Chinese summit

Russia's war on Ukraine and alleged support for Hamas will both loom over Putin's appearance at the 'Belt and Road' event.

Ukraine

Moscow piling forces into eastern Ukraine as Putin meets Orbán

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

China

Euroviews. Cash, corruption, crumbling dams — that's China's BRI, 10 years in

As the celebrations for the BRI’s 10th anniversary kick off, attending countries would do well to ask whether their citizens have anything to gain from 'win-win' cooperation with China, Elaine Dezenski writes.

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Economy

Who's heading to the Belt and Road forum?

European leaders at the forum include Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán.

China

Euroviews. Latest clash in South China Sea should be a red flag for the world

It is vital that China’s increasingly hostile and unpredictable diplomatic and military policy is taken seriously. We only must look at the war in Ukraine to see where complacency gets us, Saman Rizwan writes.

China

Xi Jinping to host President Assad as China and Syria seek deeper ties

The Syrian president is set to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, an international sports event beginning Saturday in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

Economy

Your guide to the New Delhi G20 summit

Leaders of the richest countries will meet this weekend in India to discuss the world’s biggest issues. But there’s a high chance the power clashes between them will overshadow global problem solving.

Russia

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un: What can North Korea do for Russia?

Isolated on the world stage, both Moscow and Pyongyang need each other now more than ever.

China

US and China reach 'common ground' after Blinken visit

The United States and China have agreed to stabilise their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China

China and US must choose between 'cooperation and conflict' - Beijing

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top diplomats in Beijing as he continues his two-day mission to try and cool US-China tensions.

Ukraine

China is 'always on the side of peace' Xi tells Zelenskyy on call

This was the first time the two leaders have spoken since the start of the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022.

Europe News

China's divide-and-conquer tactics already 'in action': von der Leyen

Speaking before MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen urged EU countries to come up with a new unified strategy on how to deal with China.

China

Brazil's Lula in China to boost ties with country's top trading partne

Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to forge closer ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing on Friday.

Culture news

Punching Pooh: Taiwan's unofficial air force badge goes viral

Patriotic badges showing Winnie the Pooh being punched in the face by a Taiwanese black bear are going viral. Here's why.

Europe News

China arming Russia would 'significantly harm' links with EU, VDL says

China arming Russia would 'significantly harm' relationship with EU, von der Leyen warns in Beijing

Europe News

All eyes on von der Leyen and Macron's high-stakes trip to China

Macron wants to deter China from getting even closer to Russia, but some analysts warn that there is not much room for manoeuvre.

Europe Decoded

Watch: The six friction points currently straining EU-China relations

Relations between the two powers have become visibly fraught, with suspicions and warnings voiced in public view.

Europe News

'No coherence': Chinese EU Ambassador blasts von der Leyen's speech

Ambassador Fu Cong said Ursula von der Leyen's speech on China was ridden with "misrepresentations and misinterpretations."

Europe News

China uses Putin's weakness to shift power balance, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen delivered on Thursday a highly critical speech on China and urged the EU to avoid falling for "divide-and-conquer tactics."