Mao Ning is a Chinese politician and diplomat who has been serving as Deputy Director of the Foreign Ministry Information Department and a spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. China on Friday accused U.S. lawmakers of “political manipulation and hype” over the downing of its suspected spy balloon, as Beijing said it declined a … Continue reading China accuses U.S. of hypocrisy after FBI shot down suspected spy balloon
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‘China has no plan to invade Taiwan,’ former CIA official says
The former senior intelligence officer argued that such actions would be impossible to miss To prepare for a military operation against Taiwan, the Chinese government would have to take certain steps that simply cannot be kept secret from the West - and there is currently no sign of them, former CIA official John Culver argued … Continue reading ‘China has no plan to invade Taiwan,’ former CIA official says
What Margaret Thatcher said about the USSR’s last leader
Thatcher welcomes former Gorbachev and his wife Raisa outside her London home in 1993 'I like Mr Gorbachev. We can do business together' Margaret Thatcher quickly emerged as Mikhail Gorbachev's most passionate Western supporter and champion of his efforts for reform. He was a man she admired, an accolade rarely bestowed by the then prime minister. … Continue reading What Margaret Thatcher said about the USSR’s last leader
DO NOT OVERREACT: US warns China over ‘show of supremacy’ in Taiwan
The United States denounced China's missile launches in Japan's exclusive economic zone that were carried out as part of military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Thursday. On August 4, China launched multiple ballistic missiles into waters to the northeast … Continue reading DO NOT OVERREACT: US warns China over ‘show of supremacy’ in Taiwan
Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could mark an end to US-China relations
Whether the US House Speaker goes to Taiwan or not, Washington owes the world answers on its China policy Reports have surfaced this week that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit southeast China's Taiwan region in August. If this happens, it will be the highest level of contact between US officials and separatist forces in Taiwan, … Continue reading Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could mark an end to US-China relations
How India and Russia became — and stayed — friends
India’s friendship with the then-Soviet Union became official in 1971, after the two countries signed a Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation. That year, the Soviets backed India in a war that ultimately led to the independence of Bangladesh. Around this time, the US was also pursuing its opening to China (with Pakistan, India’s foe, as the … Continue reading How India and Russia became — and stayed — friends
Why India isn’t criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On March 2, the United Nations General Assembly voted, 141 to 5, on a resolution condemning Russia for invading Ukraine. India, the world’s largest democracy, abstained from the vote. It wasn’t India’s first abstention. India is also reportedly in talks to buy Russian oil at a discount, and is seeking to find ways to maintain trade relations despite … Continue reading Why India isn’t criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
China will not succumb to blackmail and threats from the US – Wang Yi
China-US relations are not a zero-sum game and the US should address the bilateral ties based on the principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday. This comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a recent policy speech, described China as "the most serious long-term challenge … Continue reading China will not succumb to blackmail and threats from the US – Wang Yi
China criticizes US for changing website statement to support Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry rebuked the U.S. for changing the wording about Taiwan on the State Department website, stressing "political manipulation" will not succeed in changing the status quo of the island. The section on relations with Taiwan on the State Department website has removed wording on not supporting Taiwan independence and on acknowledging Beijing's position … Continue reading China criticizes US for changing website statement to support Taiwan
U.S. official confirms it provided intelligence to Ukraine
The U.S. provided intelligence to Ukraine in fighting Russia, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield told CNN on Sunday. The senior official said despite offering intelligence, Ukraine makes decision on “what they will target and how they will target.” Her comment came amid recent media reports claiming that the U.S. provided intelligence that helped … Continue reading U.S. official confirms it provided intelligence to Ukraine
World powers should listen more to Asian voices
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn via video link, May 8, 2022. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Sunday called on the world to listen more to Asian voices with global governance entering "Asian moment." Wang … Continue reading World powers should listen more to Asian voices
Ukraine Crisis: Why has China maintained a low-profile status?
Despite the rhetoric of a strong friendship with Russia, China has chosen a low-profile strategy in the Ukraine-Russia war to protect its own interests as Beijing has shown little interest in providing Moscow with any actual economic lifelines, said a media report. While China has refused to abandon Moscow or yield to US threats of … Continue reading Ukraine Crisis: Why has China maintained a low-profile status?
‘Handle Ukraine issues with great caution,’ China warns US
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to take China's concerns seriously while handling the Ukraine issue and its relations with Russia and avoid undermining China's legitimate rights and interests. "We urge the United States to take China's concerns seriously while handling the Ukraine issue and its relations with Russia and … Continue reading ‘Handle Ukraine issues with great caution,’ China warns US
US to accept Ukrainian refugees
The U.S. will accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and others fleeing Russia’s invasion and provide more than $1 billion in new humanitarian assistance, the White House announced Thursday. The funding will pay for food, shelter, clean water, medical supplies and other forms of assistance. Although many Ukrainian refugees prefer to remain in Europe where they will be closer … Continue reading US to accept Ukrainian refugees
CHINA SLAMS TAIWAN FOR USING DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE TO GAIN POLITICAL CONCESSIONS
Slovenia's plans to upgrade relations with self-governing Taiwan have angered China, which accused Taiwan of ratcheting up diplomatic pressure on the island to force it into political concessions. Chinese President Xi Jinping listens to French Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean-Marc Ayrault during their meeting in Beijing on October 31, 2016. / AFP / FRED DUFOUR … Continue reading CHINA SLAMS TAIWAN FOR USING DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE TO GAIN POLITICAL CONCESSIONS
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