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Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns
Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran
Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade
Iran expecting significant progress out of Raisi's trip to China - analysis
Iran also believes trade with China will result in the development of projects in Iran. So far, it appears Iran is disappointed.
A new geostrategic reality: Saudi Arabia’s growing role
Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia is his second in six years, indicating that China is seeking to expand its ties with Saudi partners at the strategic level.
Taiwan urges China to stop saber-rattling and start talking
Chinese officials continue their threats against Taiwan, while Taiwan calls for dialogue.
China likely to ramp up diplomatic 'attacks' on Taiwan, island's foreign minister says
China's efforts have pushed at least six of Taiwan's allies into recognizing Beijing over Taipei in diplomatic measures.
Meet Maya, the world's first cloned arctic wolf
The announcement was made on the wolf's hundredth day of life, during a ceremony celebrating the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Sinogene and the Beijing Wildlife Park.
Taiwan vows to counterattack if China's forces enter its territory
Chinese armed forces have increased military exercises near Taiwan this month in response to a visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Why Pelosi's trip to Taiwan matters - analysis
It doesn’t necessarily matter what the House Speaker did or said, but just that she went – despite China's threats.
China tensions, Kiribati's shock withdrawal overshadow Pacific leaders meeting
The withdrawal of Kiribati coupled with the growing tension between China and the United States has overshadowed the Pacific Islands Forum.
EU lawmakers push to label human rights abuses in Xinjiang as ‘genocide'
The Parliament has adopted numerous resolutions on Xinjiang, but stopped short of using the term “genocide”. A change that would signify a sterner stance towards China.
Israel's first winter Paralympian balances sport, religion
Sheyne Vaspi, 20, is the first Israeli to feature at the Winter Paralympics, finishing 15th in the giant slalom standing event despite an injury from a fall earlier in the competition.
