Foreign relations
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A commemorative sheet of postage stamps celebrating the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, was unveiled on Tuesday at the China Cultural Center in Budapest, Hungary. The stamps were issued by the Hungarian Post in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Hungary, Hungary’s Ministry for National Economy, and the China Cultural…
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A major prisoner exchange between Russia, the US and four European countries is under way in Ankara, the Turkish presidency has confirmed. Three US citizens imprisoned in Russia – Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, US Marine veteran Paul Whelan and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva – are thought to be among those being released.…
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‘Too soon to say’ if strikes will impact US – Iraq relations, says American official A US official has said that it is “too soon to say” whether or not the recent airstrikes will impact relations between Washington and Baghdad. The US is currently in negotiations with Iraqi officials to withdraw some troops from Iraq.…
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China and the Maldives strengthened their relationship during President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent state visit to Beijing. The two nations agreed to a “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership,” signifying a closer alignment of interests. Muizzu, who took office in November, emphasized his “India Out” campaign platform, portraying India as a threat to Maldives’ sovereignty due to its…
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Buoyed by the successful launch of a reconnaissance satellite and at least five intercontinental missiles, North Korea has described the outgoing year as one of “great turn and great change.” In a report to the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, which began a key meeting on Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said 2023 was…
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Sunday to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations, especially aspects of cooperation in the economic, trade, investment and cultural fields, and ways to enhance cooperation in…
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An upcoming visit to Qatar by Türkiye’s president will help boost bilateral ties and cooperation, according to the Gulf nation’s ambassador to Ankara. “This visit is an important indicator of the solid relations that bind Türkiye and Qatar,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani told Anadolu ahead President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s three-day Gulf tour…
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Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Tuesday held a phone conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, calling for efforts to gradually bring China-U.S. relations back onto the right track. Xie thanked the U.S. side for its support and assistance in performing his duties, adding that a sound and stable…
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Canada has appointed Jennifer May as its first female ambassador to China, taking over a role that has been vacant since December 2021 amidst diplomatic tensions between the two countries. In a statement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said May is a veteran diplomat with 30 years of experience, including recently serving as Canada’s ambassador to…
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Britain will pay people to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion as the government moves to deflect anger over its response to the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two. The new scheme called “Homes for Ukraine” will let refugees from the war come to Britain even if they do…
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China said that the UK and some of its politicians should refrain from engaging in anti-China manipulation or interfering in China’s internal affairs on the Taiwan question. The warning comes after the Grand Committee of the House of Lords of the UK held a debate on “support for democracy in Taiwan” on March 3, during…
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