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China's foreign minister Wang Yi heads to Moscow after meeting US national security adviser

China’s top foreign policy official is heading to Russia for security talks after two days of meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser over the weekend in Malta

The Independent UK

Putin to visit China for first time since ICC’s international arrest warrant was issued

Xi and Putin have hailed their ‘no-limits’ partnership in the past

The Independent UK

Isolating China would be a mistake, says UK foreign secretary

On trip to Beijing, James Cleverly says Britain is ‘clear-eyed’ about its disagreements with world’s second largest economy

The Guardian - UK

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Cleverly says China must show ‘responsibility’ on world stage ahead of visit

James Cleverly will visit China on Wednesday, the first such trip by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping’s Russia Strategy Aims For ‘Goldilocks’ Sweet Spot, Says Expert

Xi Jinping does not want Russia to be overly powerful in order to confront China, but he also does not want Moscow to lose.

Zenger

China’s defence minister visits Russia and Belarus in show of support

Beijing says visit underscores drive by China and Russia to align foreign policies to undermine West-led world order.

Al Jazeera

Chinese Defense Minister Li to visit Russia and Belarus in show of support despite West's objections

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for those nations which the West has sought to isolate over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Putin and Xi are the Laurel and Hardy of statesmen – but it’s no laughing matter

China’s paramount leader, like his Russian counterpart, is making a fine mess of his country’s economy and world standing

The Guardian - UK

China has its own reasons for being at Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Gathering in Jeddah offers Beijing chance to placate global south and limit damage with west over Russia relations

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on China and Ukraine: beware great expectations

Editorial: Gestures from Beijing should not be mistaken for a substantive shift in position. But they should not be ignored either

The Guardian - UK

Did Saudi summit move the dial on Ukraine-Russia peace deal?

The involvement of China in talks aimed at securing a lasting peace in Ukraine have been hailed as a major diplomatic coup for hosts Saudi Arabia, and potentially significant in bringing Russia to the negotiating table.

The Week

Xi Jinping’s spent two days outside China in 2023 as problems mount

BEIJING: Two days is all President Xi Jinping has spent outside his country this year, as mounting domestic problems from a faltering economy to rare political scandals demand the Chinese leader’s attention at home.

The Times of India

Kremlin denies China’s president urged Putin not to use nuclear arms in Ukraine

Xi Jinping reportedly warned Russian counterpart against using such weapons on visit to Moscow in March

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu: Beijing’s Growing Clout Could ‘compel’ U.S. To Stay In Mideast

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that China's growing influence in the Middle East could force the United States to maintain a strong presence in the region, Axios reported on Wednesday

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What Beijing's muted response to Wagner mutiny tells us about China-Russia relations – and what it doesn't

As mercenary troops bore down on Moscow on June 24, 2023, it likely wasn’t only Russian President Vladimir Putin and his governing elite in Russia who were looking on with concern. Over in China, too, there may have been some concerned faces.

Al Jazeera

China unlikely to be worried by ‘weaker Putin’ post Wagner revolt

‘New era’ ties likely to continue given China and Russia’s shared concerns, with Beijing the power in the relationship.

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ keeps 'friend and partner' status with China

Chris Hipkins' refusal to follow the lead of the US and characterise Xi as a ‘dictator' has certainly been noticed in Beijing, writes political editor Jo Moir.

The Independent UK

China downplays Wagner group rebellion to support Russia

China’s support to most credible ally came during Russian eputy foreign minister’s unannounced visit

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The Guardian - UK

Xi weighs up support for Putin after rebellion

Beijing’s support for Moscow is based on pragmatism and ideology, with China’s most powerful ally damaged by recent events

Al Jazeera

Russia’s ‘internal affair’: China plays down Wagner mutiny impact

Beijing stresses ‘national stability’ as state media reports the collapse of the Wagner revolt strengthened Putin.

The Guardian - UK

Xi and Blinken exchange warm words while refusing to budge

Meeting between US secretary of state and Chinese leader was a diplomatic coup, but did not yield breakthroughs

WEKU

How Secretary Blinken is tackling the China relationship (and others in the region)

Much of the Biden administration's approach to the world focuses on the U.S. competition with China.

The Independent UK

Blinken seeks to warm up frosty US-China relations in high-stakes Beijing trip

The US secretary of state’s visit will cover a wide range of issues such as trade with Taiwan, Ukraine and Beijing’s military assertiveness in the South China Sea – but officials have sought to play down the chance of a thaw

France 24

Blinken arrives in Beijing in bid to cool soaring US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.

The Independent UK

Blinken set for high-stakes China visit with tensions rising and breakthrough prospects low

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on a high-stakes diplomatic trip to China to try to cool exploding tensions between the powers that have set many around the world on edge

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