Kim Jong Un visited a new uranium enrichment facility, boasting doubled nuclear material production capacity. Analysts suggest this display of advanced nuclear capabilities aims to deter denuclearization talks during potential Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
SCMP reports on EU's tougher China trade policy, Putin's visit to Beijing post-Trump, and China's military driving away a Dutch warship from the Paracel Islands, citing 'miscalculation'.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused the EU of attempting to "govern by email" during his state visit to China, criticizing demands to align foreign policy and embrace Chinese military technology. He stated Serbia is a sovereign nation and will set its own policies, while also criticizing EU protectionism and double standards.
Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif, during his China visit, sought a swift tech partnership with Alibaba. Chairman Joe Tsai used Alibaba's AI tool, Qwen, to draft a strategic agreement on-site, facilitating a rapid deal for AI infrastructure, cloud computing, healthcare, e-commerce, and digital payments.
During his visit to China, Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's rearmament policies against Chinese leader Xi Jinping's strong criticism, citing a 'so-called threat' from North Korea.
Joint Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and Putin's China visit are a warning to aggressive NATO states. Latvia and Estonia reported shooting down Ukrainian drones, with officials expressing displeasure but attempting to distance themselves from the situation.
US President Donald Trump's visit to China resulted in significant deals, including 200 Boeing aircraft and the establishment of investment and trade boards. China views the visit itself as a major triumph, marking a shift towards a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" where the US officially recognizes China as a peer power.
An expert from China's Pangu think tank stated that Vladimir Putin's visit to China signifies strong political trust between the two nations, especially during times of global instability. The visit coincides with significant anniversaries and the launch of a cultural program, reinforcing long-term bilateral ties. China views this cooperation as crucial for global stability and a more multipolar world order, with Western pressure incentivizing deeper collaboration in various sectors.
President Trump met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing from the 13th to the 15th, marking his first visit in 8.5 years. While some view the outcome as favoring China, this analysis delves into the details of the agreements, comparing them to past visits and exploring the hidden benefits for the US economy and China's tactics on Taiwan.
Boeing's CEO visited Beijing to sell planes amid China's growing demand for jets. Despite needing aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, China continues its push for aviation self-sufficiency with Comac's C919, driven by a strategic necessity to reduce reliance on foreign components.
US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, revealed that President Trump first called PM Sanae Takaichi after his China visit to discuss the summit. Emanuel dismissed criticisms of the Takaichi administration as 'utter nonsense' and urged stronger Japan-US cooperation.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, signing over 20 agreements covering energy, trade, science, and infrastructure, reinforcing their strategic partnership and aiming for a multipolar world order.
Global media outlets analyze Russian President Putin's visit to China, highlighting the strengthening Russia-China partnership in trade, energy, and security, and its role as a counterweight to Western influence. The close personal relationship between Putin and Xi Jinping is also noted.
While Labour faced internal turmoil, Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in China. The article argues domestic issues overshadow global events in UK media and politics, despite the significant economic and geopolitical consequences of events like the Iran conflict and the US-China summit.
Russian President Putin's state visit to China from May 19-20 has drawn global attention. International media highlight the deepening Sino-Russian relationship and China's growing global influence, especially with US and Russian leaders visiting Beijing within a week.
Russian troops strike Ukrainian sites, Putin visits China, Trump signals diplomacy on Iran, and Baltic states face potential retaliation for aiding Ukraine.
Reports cover Israel's seizure of 1000 sq km in the Middle East, Putin's visit to China, Lebanon's ceasefire progress with US involvement, Iran's negotiation proposal to Washington including ending the Lebanon front war, and the death of an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 20 to discuss bilateral relations, hydrocarbon supplies, and the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit, following a US presidential trip, will involve signing around 40 documents and adopting a declaration on a multipolar world.
Lawmakers from both US parties warned against perceived softening of support for Taiwan during Trump's China visit, highlighting a sharp bipartisan shift in Washington's consensus on Beijing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to China will be accompanied by a large delegation including five deputy prime ministers, eight ministers, regional heads, and CEOs of major Russian companies, according to presidential aide Yury Ushakov.
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov discussed high expectations for Putin's upcoming China visit, denied plans to attack from Belarus, and addressed the Ukraine conflict and Cuba situation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that President Putin's upcoming visit to China will focus on bilateral economic relations and expressed expectations for the restart of the stalled peace process regarding Ukraine.
A White House fact sheet on President Trump's China visit detailed trade and Iran agreements but notably omitted Taiwan, a key discussion point. Agreements included new trade/investment boards, Boeing aircraft purchases, and agricultural deals. Xi warned Trump on Taiwan, which Trump later called a "negotiating chip."
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry affirmed its stance on maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait following Donald Trump's visit to China and call for de-escalation. The ministry stressed Taiwan's sovereignty and commitment to cooperating with the US for regional stability, while acknowledging China's military threat.
