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Chinese, Algerian Legislative Leaders Meet
The head of Algeria's National Assembly, Salih Gojil, met on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yang, chairman of China's rubber-stamp legislature known by its acronym CPPCC. Based on the read-out from the official Algerian Presse Service, it appears that the meeting was more about relationship building ...
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Xi, Hichilema Speak Amid New Allegations China’s “Rookie Status” is Slowing Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Process
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Biden and Ardern Are Both Unhappy About the Solomon Islands’ Security Pact With China
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China's state-run media responded angrily to the characterization by international media that Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing South Pacific tour encountered a snag after the coalition of 10-Pacific Islander Countries refused to endorse a Chinese development proposal that also included security provisions.
Another Prominent Chinese Scholar Explains Why Beijing Shouldn’t be That Concerned About IPEF
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Chinese EV Giant BYD Looks for Lithium in Africa and Expands Dealer Network in Brazil
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South Pacific Countries Balk at China’s Comprehensive Proposal, Dealing Visiting FM Wang Yi Rare Public Setback
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Australia Breathes a Big Sigh of Relief After Pacific Island Countries Push Back Against China
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