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  Washington (AFP) March 22, 2023 Few expect Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomacy to yield breakthroughs on the Ukraine war. But in Washington, there are fears Beijing may succeed elsewhere - in winning credibility on the world stage. Xi pushed forward positions on Ukraine during two days of talks in Moscow, a week after China announced the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia - rivals in a region where the United States for decades has been the main diplomatic powerbroker. The United States has been skeptical ... read more |
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Poland slams 'dangerous' Russia-China 'axis'Warsaw (AFP) March 22, 2023 Poland's prime minister on Wednesday branded the China-Russian alliance "dangerous" after Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day visit to Moscow. ... more 
US dismisses China mediation on Ukraine as not 'impartial'Washington (AFP) March 22, 2023 The United States said Tuesday it does not see China as capable of being an impartial mediator between Moscow and Kyiv over the war in Ukraine. ... more  
Russia 'dancing to China's tune' on Taiwan, says TaipeiTaipei (AFP) March 22, 2023 Taiwan on Wednesday condemned Beijing and Moscow for a joint statement that called the self-ruled island an "inalienable" part of China, accusing Russia of "dancing to China's tune". ... more  
China must listen to Ukraine on peace plan: NATO chiefBrussels (AFP) March 21, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday urged Beijing to take into account Ukraine's conditions for peace with Russia, as China's President Xi Jinping met Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow. ... more |
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China boosts South Pacific influence with Solomons port dealSydney (AFP) March 22, 2023 A state-backed Chinese company has won a contract to develop a key port in Solomon Islands, a major victory in Beijing's quest to gain a strategic toe-hold in the South Pacific. ... more  
'Guns and Roses': Bulgaria arms trade booms on Ukraine warKazanlak, Bulgaria (AFP) March 22, 2023 With its huge munitions factories and endless rose fields, Kazanlak in central Bulgaria has been really living up to its "Guns and Roses" nickname since Moscow invaded Ukraine. ... more 
NATO chief warns allies must boost defence spendingBrussels (AFP) March 21, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltberg warned Tuesday that allies are not boosting defence expenditure fast enough in the face of Russia's attack on Ukraine, as the number of countries hitting a key spending target fell. ... more  
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles: South's militarySeoul (AFP) March 22, 2023 North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest launch which comes as South Korea and the United States stage major joint military drills. ... more |
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Xi departs Russia after 'new era' summit with PutinMoscow (AFP) March 22, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping left Russia on Wednesday after a summit with President Vladimir Putin that was a display of unity against the West, with no apparent signal of a breakthrough to end the fighting in Ukraine. ... more  
Russian drone attack on school kills four in Kyiv regionKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) March 22, 2023 Four people were killed and several more wounded in a Russian drone attack that hit a school in the Kyiv region overnight, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday. ... more 
German minister begins first cabinet-level trip to Taiwan in 26 yearsTaipei (AFP) March 21, 2023 Germany's education minister on Tuesday inked a technological cooperation deal with Taiwan, kicking off the first cabinet-level German visit to the island in 26 years. ... more 
Taiwan president to visit Latin American allies with stops in USTaipei (AFP) March 21, 2023 Taiwan's president will visit diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize next week while also making stopovers in the United States, the island's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as it aims to shore up ties in Latin America. ... more |
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