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Afghanistan–Pakistan Clashes Expose Deeper Threat of Cross-Border Terrorism, Says Chinese Scholar

In early October, fierce fighting broke out along the 2,600-kilometer Durand Line separating Pakistan and Afghanistan, leaving hundreds of civilians dead or injured. The clashes only subsided after Qatar and Turkey brokered a cease-fire announced on October 19. Wang Shida, executive ...

China Says ‘Shocked’ by Israel Strike on Gaza Hospital

China said on Tuesday it was "shocked" by an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital in which five journalists were among at least 20 people killed. "We are shocked and condemn the fact that medical personnel and journalists have once again ...

China Backs Thailand-Cambodia Reconciliation, Eyes Investment

China fully backs Thailand and Cambodia in resolving their longstanding border dispute, offering assistance at the request of both nations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Speaking at the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Yunnan province,

China Backs ASEAN-Mediated Cambodia and Thailand Ceasefire

Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire on Monday following a special meeting hosted by Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The meeting was attended by leaders from both countries, as well as ...

China ‘Strongly Condemns’ U.S. Strikes on Iran: Foreign Ministry

China's foreign ministry said on Sunday it "strongly condemns" U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, adding that they "escalate tensions in the Middle East." "China calls on all parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible," ...

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“THE G2 WILL BE CONVENING SHORTLY!”
This post by U.S. President Donald Trump in the run-up to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week may end up leaving a more lasting mark than the actual summit he attended.

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China Fears Israel-Iran Conflict May Get ‘Out of Control’

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday his country was concerned that the conflict between Israel and Iran "may get out of control", warning that the region could slide into an "abyss." Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Wednesday, the ...

Beijing Ready for ‘Constructive Role’ to End Ukraine Conflict: China FM

China is ready to play a "constructive role" in ending the conflict in Ukraine but will back Russia to defend its "interests", top diplomat Wang Yi told Russian state media in an interview published on Tuesday. Moscow and Beijing have deepened ...

China Says Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Deal

China said Thursday that it welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and the Hamas militant group, vowing "unremitting efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East." "We also sincerely hope that relevant parties will take the ceasefire ...

China’s Xi Calls for Gaza Ceasefire: Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for a ceasefire in Gaza as he visited Brazil's capital, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Xi expressed concerns about the spread of the conflict in Gaza and "called for a ceasefire and an ...

Myanmar Alliance Agrees to Extend Ceasefire With Junta in Shan State

An alliance of armed groups in Myanmar has agreed to extend a ceasefire with the junta in northern Shan state after "pressure" from China, a leader of one of the groups said on Saturday. The ceasefire, which was extended to July ...