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Beijing has welcomed a plan by former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou of the self-ruled island’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party to visit China.

Former Taiwan president Ma to visit China in landmark trip this month

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou will visit China this month, his office said on Sunday, the first time a former or current Taiwanese leader has visited since the defeated Republic of China government fled to the island in 1949.

US has deep concerns China might try to pose as peacemaker in Ukraine: Kirby

The United States has deep concerns that China might try to position itself as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine by promoting a ceasefire, White House’s national security spokesman John Kirby said on Friday.

China foreign minister urges solution to Ukraine war in rare call

China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang has told his Ukrainian counterpart that Beijing is concerned about the war against Russia spinning out of control and urged talks on a political solution with Moscow.

Taiwan warns Honduras against 'poison' of aid from China

Taiwan warned Honduras on Thursday not to be tempted by the “poison” of aid from China no matter how indebted it was and ruled out getting involved in a bidding war for diplomatic allies with its mainland rival.

Sinophobia will lead to conflict, confrontation: Chinese envoy - China.org.cn

A Chinese envoy warned Tuesday that Sinophobia by politicians will lead to conflict and confrontation.

China is biggest state threat to our economic interests, says UK PM Sunak

China represents the "biggest state threat to our economic interests", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told NBC Nightly News in an interview that aired on Monday.

China launches new remote sensing satellite – SANA

China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country’s northwest region, on Monday.

China to push for reunification with Taiwan, says Xi - TASS

China will steadily push for reunification with Taiwan, Chinese leader Xi Jinping assured on Monday.

US must not interfere in Taiwan issue, this is red line in relations with China

The Chinese authorities consider the Taiwan issue a red line, so Washington should not try to interfere in any way in its settlement, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday.

China says Ukraine crisis driven by 'invisible hand'

The Ukraine crisis seems to be driven by an invisible hand pushing for the protraction and escalation of the conflict, China's foreign minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday.

Taiwan’s defense minister warns of Chinese military’s ‘sudden entry’ close to island

Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for Chinese military’s “sudden entry” into areas close to its territory amid the rising military tensions across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

China To Increase Military Spending By 7.2% In 2023 - Draft Budget

China will increase its military spending by 7.2% this year, up to 1,553.7 billion Yuan (about $224.8 billion), according to the draft budget published on Sunday.

US Wants To See China Take Steps To Help Ukraine In Terms Of Self-Defense - En attendant Godot

The United States would like to see China take steps to help Ukraine regarding the country's self-defense amid Russia's special military operation there, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Friday.

China's Strategic Forces in 'Dangerous Position' Near Taiwan, Says US Army Pacific Chief

China has already deployed major strategic rapid strike and rocket forces near the island of Taiwan and they are in a "dangerous position," US Indo-Pacific Land Forces Commander Gen. Charles Flynn told a meeting at the American Enterprise Institute.

China slams US sanctions against Chinese firms related to Russia

China on Monday slammed the United States for sanctioning Chinese companies for alleged involvement with Russia, saying the illegal, unilateral sanctions, if not revoked, would be met with countermeasures from China.

Belarus President Lukashenko to visit China next week

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will visit China on February 28 for a state visit, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Biden says he doesn’t anticipate China to provide significant major assistance to Russia

US President Joe Biden said he does not anticipate China to provide significant military assistance to Russia for its special military operation in Ukraine.

US fabrication on China's airship violates int'l obligations: FM spokesperson

China on Friday blamed the United States for violating its obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as Chicago Convention, and multiple basic principles of international law, as it has slanderously described China's civilian unmanned airship as a "spy balloon" and engaged in the abuse of force.

China warns top US diplomat to not cross ‘red lines’

Beijing has laid down three “red lines” for the top US diplomat in Hong Kong, saying recent comments by the consul general constituted interference.