The Latest Breaking News from Wang Yi

The foreign minister set off with the aim of both ‘standing up for our values’ and securing profitable trade. He failed at both, says foreign policy commentator Simon Tisdall

In today’s newsletter: The UK foreign secretary met senior Chinese officials for talks in Beijing – was there anything to gain?

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls that frustrate Beijing and set up a group to discuss other commercial issues, but neither side appeared ready to make concessions on disputes that have plunged relations to their lowest level…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations

Beijing’s top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of nuclear deal.

China’s foreign minister visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the southeast Asian country after its incumbent prime minister handed off the job to his son following a one-sided election last month

Ukrainian special service says it has ‘blocked the illegal actions of Russian hackers who tried to penetrate military networks’

At least seven killed in double strike on residential area of Pokrovsk; Russia claims to have shot down Ukrainian drones over Belgorod

Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.