Kremlin followed EU-China talks, doubts China will change stance The Kremlin said on Friday it had followed “important talks” between Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President... Published 07 Apr, 2023 04:24pm
World Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war BAKHMUT: Seven civilians were reported killed by Ukrainian artillery strikes in Russian-controlled areas as the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 10:26am
World Macron says ‘counting’ on Xi to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ BEIJING: French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Thursday to “bring Russia ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
World Ahead of Xi meet, Macron warns about risks of cutting off China BEIJING: French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must resist eroding trade and diplomatic ties with China as he... Published 05 Apr, 2023 05:19pm
World Macron to warn China against military backing for Russia PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will next week warn Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that any decision by... Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:32pm
World Spain PM urges Xi to hold talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky BEIJING: Spain’s prime minister said Friday he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to speak with his Ukrainian... Published 31 Mar, 2023 04:53pm
World Does China need more Russian gas via the Power-of-Siberia 2 pipeline? SINGAPORE: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Moscow for two days of talks which... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Spanish PM seeks international image with China visit MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins Thursday a visit to China he hopes will show Spain has gained... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World Brazil's Lula, ill with pneumonia, postpones China trip BRASÍLIA: Brazil's leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was due to head to China for key talks with... Published 25 Mar, 2023 11:31pm
Markets China, HK stocks extend rally as banking fears ease HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rallied for a second day after US banking stocks rebounded overnight on hopes... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
World Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs KYIV: Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks... Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:08pm
World To be constructive, China should urge end of Ukraine invasion: White House WASHINGTON: If China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, its president, Xi Jinping, should urge Russia to... Published 22 Mar, 2023 12:55am
World Russia will 'react' if UK supplies uranium ammo to Kyiv: Putin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow would be "forced to react" if Britain gives ... Published 21 Mar, 2023 11:13pm
World Russia wants Chinese business to replace Western firms, Putin tells Xi MOSCOW: Moscow is ready to help Chinese businesses replace Western firms that have left Russia over the Ukraine... Published 21 Mar, 2023 08:20pm
World Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip MOSCOW: Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China would prioritise ties with Russia, calling the two “great neighbouring... Published 21 Mar, 2023 05:20pm
World Ukraine waiting for confirmation of Zelenskiy call with China’s Xi: Corriere della Sera Kyiv is waiting to hear if a call will take place between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Chinese leader... Published 21 Mar, 2023 12:36pm
World Putin meets ‘dear friend’ Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on Vladimir Putin and his “dear friend” Chinese leader Xi Jinping planned more talks on Tuesday after a Kremlin dinner... Published 21 Mar, 2023 10:55am
World US to provide $350mn in new Ukraine military aid including ammunition WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday announced $350 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition... Published 20 Mar, 2023 09:01pm
World Putin says ready to discuss China’s Ukraine plan at Xi talks MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday that Russia was open to... Published 20 Mar, 2023 08:16pm
World Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week, Beijing’s foreign ministry said Friday, his first... Published 17 Mar, 2023 01:49pm
World White House says Xi-Zelensky talks would be a 'good thing' WASHINGTON: The White House said Thursday that talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Chinese... Published 16 Mar, 2023 10:52pm
World Xi stresses security, calls its military ‘Great Wall of Steel’ BEIJING: China needs security to develop and must modernise its military to make it a “Great Wall of Steel”,... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
World ‘Xi plans Russia visit’ BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to travel to Russia to meet his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
Editorials Saudi Arabia-Iran rapprochement EDITORIAL: This past Friday was a day of crucial developments both for China and the powers that matter most for... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
World China’s Xi stresses security, calls its military ‘Great Wall of Steel’ BEIJING: China needs security to develop and must modernise its military to make it a “Great Wall of Steel”,... Published 13 Mar, 2023 12:14pm
World Li Qiang, Xi confidant, takes reins as China’s premier BEIJING: Four years before Li Qiang gained notoriety as the force behind the two-month COVID-19 lockdown of... Published 11 Mar, 2023 10:44am
Pakistan PM greets President Xi ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday felicitated China’s President Xi Jinping on being elected for... Published 11 Mar, 2023 03:16am
World Putin congratulates Xi on new term, hails ‘strengthening’ ties MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday congratulated Xi Jinping on his third term as China’s leader,... Published 10 Mar, 2023 01:57pm
World China’s Xi secures precedent-breaking third term as president BEIJING: Xi Jinping on Friday secured a precedent-breaking third five-year term as China’s president as he tightens... Published 10 Mar, 2023 10:44am
World China’s Xi says better use of defence resources needed ‘to win wars’ BEIJING: China needs to improve its use of defence resources such as technology, supply chain and national reserves... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:40pm