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Xi warns Biden against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan
Call between two leaders comes amid escalating tensions over a potential Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Published On 28 Jul 2022
Fifth Biden, Xi call expected on Thursday as tensions simmer
Taiwan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and trade expected to be discussed in ‘pretty robust agenda’ for talks.
Published On 27 Jul 2022
China’s President Xi to visit Hong Kong for anniversary
Xi will attend several events including the inauguration of Hong Kong’s next leader on Friday, deputy police chief said.
Published On 28 Jun 2022
Leviathan: China’s new navy
With its new aircraft carrier, China is leapfrogging military technologies to challenge the might of the US navy.
Published On 19 Jun 2022

US secretary of state outlines multipronged strategy, but says Washington seeking to avoid ‘new Cold War’ with Beijing.

Close ties between two leaders unlikely to differ much in short term, even if China distances itself from Ukraine war.

The autocrat, the artist and the struggle for freedom and justice in China and beyond.

Leaders hold virtual summit as Putin declares Russia-China relations ‘a proper example of interstate cooperation’.

China’s defence ministry again accused Washington of taking ‘provocative’ actions related to the island.

China says it ‘firmly opposes’ the invitation of Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory.

Economic dialogue launched last year amid increasing pressure on Taiwan from China.

Monday’s summit between Xi and Biden addressed everything from trade to security and human rights, but resolved nothing.

In three-and-half-hour exchange , Biden and Xi talk about Taiwan, strategic nuclear controls and global economic issues.

Relations between China and the United States have deteriorated over issues including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang.

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