Asia
War in Ukraine
China Urges ‘De-escalation’ After Moscow’s Kyiv Strike Threats, Silent on Embassy Evacuation
Beijing reiterated its neutral stance on the war, as Ukraine and others view Russian warnings as part of a broader intimidation campaign.
May 26, 2026
Poland
Taiwan, Poland Deepen Cooperation Amid Shared Security Concerns
Taiwanese Deputy Legislative Speaker called for closer ties during a banquet with Rafal Komarewicz, chair of the Polish Parliament’s Economic Committee.
May 22, 2026
Russia
Russia Expands Yuan Borrowing Days After Putin’s China Visit
Russia said it will issue new government bonds denominated in Chinese yuan just days after Vladimir Putin returned from Beijing, underscoring Moscow’s growing financial dependence on China amid war spending pressures.
May 22, 2026
Putin
ANALYSIS: No Pipeline Deal – But What Did Putin Secure in China?
Though the fate of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline remains unclear, Putin managed to secure 41 agreements in Beijing – plus a joint tirade against Europe and the US.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
China Reportedly Trained Around 200 Russian Troops – Some Deployed to Ukraine
Reuters, citing its European intelligence sources, said China helped train around 200 Russian soldiers, with some having been subsequently deployed in Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
Russia
Trump Says Xi Never Told Him Putin ‘Regrets’ Invading Ukraine, Echoing Beijing’s Rebuff
China dismissed a report claiming Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin could regret invading Ukraine, calling the report “completely false.”
Updated: May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Xi Told Trump Putin May ‘Regret’ War on Ukraine, US President Targeted ICC
Xi Jinping reportedly told Trump that Putin may regret invading Ukraine, as talks in Beijing also touched on cooperation against the ICC.
May 19, 2026
Russia
What to Expect From Putin’s Two-Day Visit to China
The visit comes right after Trump’s summit with Xi, as Moscow looks to secure Beijing’s backing amid mounting economic strain.
May 19, 2026
Putin
Putin Bringing Russia’s Economic Elite to High-Stakes China Visit
Vladimir Putin’s delegation to China will include some of Russia’s most powerful business and state finance figures, according to Kremlin officials.
May 18, 2026
China
Trump Signals Major Shift on Taiwan After China Summit
After meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing, Donald Trump questions whether the US should fight to defend Taiwan and warned Taipei against assuming US backing for a formal independence push.
May 16, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Says Ukraine Was On Agenda In Xi Talks After Major Russian Assaults
Trump said he discussed Ukraine with President Xi at the Beijing summit, dismissed major Kremlin assault that killed at least 24 in Kyiv alone, saying, “so, it’s going to happen, but it’s a shame.”
May 15, 2026
US
Trump Says China Agrees to Buy 200 Boeing Aircraft
Trump said China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, marking a major deal as the US seeks to boost trade ties with Beijing.
May 14, 2026
US
Xi Warns Trump US, China Could ‘Collide’ If Taiwan Issue Mishandled
Xi warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could push US-China ties toward conflict as the leaders met in Beijing.
May 14, 2026
US
US Sanctions Firms Over Iranian Oil Shipments to China
The measures target individuals and firms accused of facilitating Iranian oil exports to China, as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran’s economy.
May 11, 2026
Putin
North Korea Made Billions Arming Russia for the Ukraine War, Report Says
North Korea’s military partnership with Russia has reportedly generated billions of dollars for Pyongyang through arms shipments, missile transfers and troop deployments linked to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
May 11, 2026
US
Trump’s China Visit: What to Expect
The relationship between the US and China has been driven by reciprocal leverage across trade, AI technology, critical minerals, energy security and military positioning.
May 11, 2026
Loading More Posts