President Lee Jae Myung met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Seoul to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on Korean Peninsula security. The leaders addressed the upcoming 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations and China's APEC summit.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea to maintain foreign policy autonomy and criticized US policy toward North Korea, while sidestepping questions about Beijing brokering a summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
Chinese foreign ministry statement reveals Wang Yi told South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac that Beijing hopes Seoul will achieve strategic autonomy and avoid bloc confrontation.
Der chinesische Außenminister Wang Yi besucht erstmals seit fünf Jahren Seoul. Der Besuch findet während laufender US-südkoreanischer Militärübungen statt, die US-Präsident Trump zuvor scharf kritisiert hatte. Südkorea strebt diplomatische Entspannung an.
The US President has ordered a substantial reduction of troops in South Korea, citing cost concerns, a gesture toward North Korea, and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts regarding Iran. The move sparks regional security concerns ahead of a visit by China's Wang.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea for two days starting Wednesday to meet with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, President Lee Jae Myung, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac to discuss bilateral ties, regional security, and North Korean issues.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is planning her first solo trip to Beijing since 2024 for a strategic dialogue. The agenda includes China's relations with Russia, Middle East crises, and Taiwan. Insiders describe an already tense encounter, with Kallas pressing Wang Yi on China's support for Russia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila, offering China's support for Brazil's sovereignty, security, and development interests. In return, Wang requested Brazil's support for China's "core interests," including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong, following new US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
US diplomat Rubio stated that President Trump allowed a national emergency declaration on Hong Kong to expire last week, citing "changed circumstances" without further detail. Rubio also clarified that there was no easing of sanctions, as the conditions for some elements no longer existed. The emergency order was issued in July 2020 after Beijing imposed a national security law.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines of “bitter consequences” for seeking outside backing in the South China Sea dispute. This warning was followed by China's coastguard expelling two Philippine government vessels near Scarborough Shoal, citing ignored warnings and entry into Chinese-claimed waters.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned his Philippine counterpart, Theresa Lazaro, that Manila would face "bitter consequences" if it provoked Beijing with external help, lodging a protest over a recent ramming incident at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Discussions covered China's South China Sea conduct, US war against Iran, and US election meddling claims, with Rubio reiterating US defense treaty obligations to the Philippines after a recent maritime incident.
Top Chinese and American diplomats, Wang Yi and Daniel Kritenbrink, met in the Philippines to discuss President Xi Jinping's planned US trip and the South China Sea dispute. Wang described the meeting as "pragmatic, positive and constructive," urging "strategic stability" and "peaceful coexistence" despite acknowledged differences.
Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro and Chinese diplomat Wang held "candid, comprehensive and constructive" talks at the ASEAN meeting, discussing maritime disputes, security, trade, and regional stability, with Lazaro reiterating Manila's protest over China Coast Guard actions near Second Thomas Shoal.
Chinese and Australian diplomats, Wang and Wong, met in Manila, with China urging Australia to uphold non-interference and abandon double standards, while both sides expressed a desire for positive growth in relations despite disagreements.
Former US President Trump stated he would discuss alleged past election interference with China, noting it's 'not a one-way street.' This comes as US Senator Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Yi in the Philippines, following Trump's recent accusation of China compromising over 200 million US voter records.
A European Parliament delegation is on a three-day visit to China to manage strained ties amid escalating trade friction and geopolitical uncertainty. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged strengthening exchanges for a multi-dimensional perspective, while discussions will cover economic imbalances, the Russia-Ukraine war, and human rights.
The U.S. condemned China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel in the South China Sea, after a Chinese coast guard officer reportedly injured a Filipino sailor. The incident occurred at Second Thomas Shoal ahead of U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha experienced their second mixed doubles defeat this month at the National Championships in Changsha, losing to Yuan Licen and Wang Yidi. This loss, following a runner-up finish at the WTT US Grand Smash, has sparked concern among fans ahead of the Asian Games.
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere urged China to leverage its relationship with Russia to facilitate a negotiated settlement for the war in Ukraine, citing it as crucial for improved Sino-European relations. Discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo focused heavily on Ukraine, with Norway emphasizing the need for unconditional negotiations starting with a ceasefire on the current front lines.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is embarking on a tour of Nordic countries, visiting Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway from July 4th to July 8th. He will hold meetings with top government officials and royalty.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Senator Marco Rubio, emphasizing the importance of stable bilateral ties for both nations and the global community. Wang called for concrete actions, increased cooperation, and risk management to improve the relationship.
Chinas Außenminister Wang Yi hat die US-Regierung zu konkreten Schritten für eine Verbesserung der bilateralen Beziehungen aufgerufen. Er betonte die Notwendigkeit, Risiken zu managen und mahnte zur Vorsicht beim Thema Taiwan.
