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US
Biden Aide Sullivan Lauds 'Rare' Talks with Chinese Military in Beijing
Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, the first US National Security Advisor to visit China since 2016, for three days of talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.
Aug. 29, 2024
China
Kim Unveils New North Korea 'Suicide Drones'
Wearing a cream baker boy hat, Kim was shown beaming as he watched, aided by high-powered binoculars, as the drones blew up targets, images in state media showed.
Aug. 26, 2024
Europe
Russia’s New Gas Pipeline to China Reportedly Falls Through
Mongolia, planned as a transit country for Russia’s Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to northeastern China, did not include the project in its development plans through to 2028.
Aug. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘New Contours of the Global Order’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 22
AFU’s Spec Ops units use US weapons to hit pontoon bridge in Russia; Putin and China’s Quiang tout “deepening relationship” at Kremlin; Western sanctions are taking effect on Moscow’s power grid.
Aug. 22, 2024
Russia
China Says Premier Li Qiang to Visit Russia, Belarus This Week
Li's visit comes as China and Russia ramp up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts.
Aug. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Urges De-Escalation as Ukraine Advances in Russia Offensive
Kyiv has deployed thousands of troops to the surprise operation, seizing the battlefield initiative after months of slow Russian advances across the east.
Aug. 12, 2024
China
Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No - it’s a Drone
Video footage posted on social media shows Chinese reconnaissance troops deploying surveillance drones that look and fly like birds during a training exercise.
Aug. 4, 2024
Zelensky
Kyiv Hails Dialogue With Beijing, Hints at Potential Zelensky-Xi Meeting
Beijing casts itself as neutral on the Kremlin’s 29-month-old invasion of Ukraine but maintains close ties with Moscow and sat out a Kyiv-organised peace summit in June.
July 31, 2024
OPINION: Lukashenko Ran From Putin to Xi Looking for Cover
Lukashenko’s Beijing trip exposed a ruler seeking Chinese cover as Kyiv raises the cost of Belarus’ role in Russia’s war.
June 30, 2026
