Day: March 1, 2026
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Construction Restarts on Kenya, China’s Standard Gauge Railway
Construction has resumed on Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway, following a long pause due to debt woes. The Kenyan government has announced a new agreement with Chinese financiers and contractors that will see the completion of the two final phases of the landmark cross-frontier railway system. ...
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Pakistan Says Holding Talks With Afghan Government in China
Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to find a way to end months of conflict sparked by cross-border attacks, two officials from Islamabad told AFP on Wednesday. The meeting in the northwestern city of Urumqi follows Pakistan's ...
China and Pakistan’s Five-Point Plan for Peace in the Middle East
China and Pakistan released a five-point peace plan following the meeting between their foreign ministers on Tuesday. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the conflict. FM Ishaq Dar’s meeting with China’s Wang Yi was preceded by talks with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt.
A China-Backed Dam in Indonesia Tests the Limits of Compliance
A Chinese-backed hydropower project in Indonesia is emerging as an example of a growing challenge in Beijing’s overseas investments. Compliance with host-country regulations may no longer be enough to shield projects from disruption, scrutiny, or reputational risk. The Batang Toru hydropower ...
World Does Not Need a Crisis Over Taiwan, Opposition Leader Says Ahead of China Trip
At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island's largest opposition party said on Wednesday ahead of a trip to China, adding she is seeking reconciliation. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of ...
An Iranian flag is placed amids rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi square in Tehran on March 3, 2026. Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP
Immediately after the U.S. and Israeli bombardment campaign against Iran began, some have claimed that the war was “all about China.” Others have been more cautious, arguing it shows the limits of China’s relationship with Iran and its regional diplomacy. Jonathan Fulton rightly points out that the war “is not about ...
China Says ‘Strongly Condemns’ Khamenei Killing
China said Sunday it "strongly condemns" the United States and Israel's killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling again for a halt to military actions. The killing was "a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, a trampling on ...
China Urges Immediate Ceasefire After U.S., Israel Strike Iran
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran are unacceptable, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday as he called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of talks to prevent a wider regional conflict. The "