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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader

Xi Jinping told Taiwan's opposition leader that China "won’t tolerate" independence, as military tensions rise around the island during talks on cross-strait relations.

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI.
US President Donald Trump, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at his side, looks on as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, US, March 7, 2026.

Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, US, March 9, 2026

Trump could sell arms, interceptor missiles, to Taiwan after China visit, sources say

 An illustrative photo of the Iranian and Chinese flags.

China eyes Iran conflict while pushing military modernization - analysis


US has strategic stockpile of germanium, Pentagon says amid China ban

The US has a stockpile of germanium but no inventory of gallium, according to a Pentagon spokesperson following China's announcement that it would be restricting exports of the two metals.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020.

China taking credit for Putin not using nukes in Ukraine war - FT report

The Kremlin said it could not confirm the FT report Xi had personally warned Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a reception at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023.

Iran to be accepted to SCO at summit attended by Putin and Xi

China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will participate in the virtual summit, which will be Putin’s first appearance at an international event.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping before an extended-format meeting of heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit (SCO) member states in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 16, 2022.

Proceed cautiously in relations with China - editorial

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit China, Israel's Western allies advise to proceed with caution.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of talks in Beijing, in 2017.

Russian foreign ministry says China expressed support after aborted mutiny

"China will support Russia while stressing no interference of its internal affairs," prominent Chinese military expert and TV commentator Song Zhongping said.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last month.

Trump: Russia-Wagner feud a 'big mess,' Biden bribed by Russia, China

Former US president Donald Trump blamed US President Joe Biden for the conflict in Russia, and accused him of colluding with China.

 President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018.

China: US must act to undo negative impact of Biden's Xi remark

China was enraged after Biden referred to Xi Jinping as a "dictator" at a fundraising event on Tuesday.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, in November. A China-dominated Middle East would threaten US trade and national security, says the writer.

Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator

Biden made the remarks a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Xi on a trip to China that was aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a Franco-Chinese business council meeting with the French president in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough

There is an expectation Blinken's visit will pave the way for more bilateral meetings in coming months.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Bejing, China, June 18, 2023.

Mahmoud Abbas unveils bust of Yasser Arafat in China

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and deepening economic ties.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, shakes hands after presenting a medallion to Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 18, 2017.