China

China shows off defense diplomacy with multinational peacekeeping exercise

Sep 15, 2021 07:10

China has highlighted its role in United Nations peacekeeping operations by hosting multinational exercises called "Shared Destiny 2021."
President to visit Tajikistan for SCO summit, Iran’s full membership on agenda

Sep 14, 2021 11:55

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, on his first foreign visit since taking office last month, will travel to Tajikistan this week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
China FM visits Singapore in bid to challenge US regional influence

Sep 14, 2021 10:12

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with the Singaporean leader, foreign and deputy prime ministers in separate meetings on his two-day visit to Singapore.
Afghanistan ‘graveyard’ of US war machines: China Foreign Ministry official

Sep 11, 2021 01:14

Afghanistan has been transformed into the “graveyard” of US war machines, says the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, as new footage purportedly shows the Taliban members using a dismantled US aircraft as a swing.
Biden, Xi speak in months as US-China relations grow fraught

Sep 10, 2021 04:03

After a gap of nearly seven months, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke early on Friday morning, with focus on finding a way forward in their strained ties.
FMs of Afghanistan neighbors hold virtual summit as Taliban announce government

Sep 08, 2021 10:57

Foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan have held a virtual meeting to discuss the latest developments following the Taliban’s takeover of the country and the withdrawal of US-led forces.
China to maintain communication with new Afghan government

Sep 08, 2021 07:15

China has expressed readiness to maintain communication with the leaders of the new interim government in Afghanistan, calling its establishment a “necessary step” to restore order in the war-ravaged country.
China warns off US warship sailing close to Spratly islands

Sep 08, 2021 07:13

China’s army forces have "warned off" a US guided-missile destroyer from the South China Sea, describing Washington as the “biggest destroyer of peace” in the region.
Russia begins military drills on Kuril Islands

Sep 08, 2021 07:12

Russia has begun military maneuvers on its eastern territory of Kuril Islands that will include live firing drills and involve more than 500 military personnel, the defense ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
Beijing concerned about NATO's ‘China nuclear threat theory’

Sep 08, 2021 03:44

China has expressed concern about NATO’s assertions about an alleged nuclear threat from Beijing, stressing that the country is not involved in any arms race and its nuclear activities are for national security purposes.