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Xi and Kim signal desire for closer China–North Korea ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized their commitment to strengthening cooperation during a high-profile summit on Monday, as Xi made a rare visit to Pyongyang, likely aiming to reaffirm Beijing’s influence over its socialist neighbor.

08 Jun 2026-19:25
Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea: Friendship or leverage?

For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, North Korea is the neighbour China can neither control nor afford to lose.

08 Jun 2026-05:25
Pashinyan: Armenia-China strategic partnership will deepen

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed strong confidence that the strategic partnership between Yerevan and Beijing will continue to flourish and expand regardless of the outcome of the parliamentary elections.

07 Jun 2026-12:05
North Korea declares nuclear status irreversible ahead of Xi visit

North Korea doubled down on its nuclear weapons program early Sunday, defiantly declaring its "nuclear status" as absolute and irreversible just ahead of a highly anticipated state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

07 Jun 2026-10:14
China launches crackdown on popular micro-drama industry

China is tightening its grip on the country's explosive online entertainment market with a aggressive, two-month nationwide campaign targeting its booming micro-short drama industry.

05 Jun 2026-17:56
Michelle Bachelet meets China's top diplomat in UN chief bid

The race for the world’s top diplomatic post is heating up. UN secretary-general candidate Michelle Bachelet traveled to Beijing on Thursday to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, securing an important audience with one of the UN Security Council's most powerful veto holders.

04 Jun 2026-14:18
China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of severe threat

China’s military and coast guard launched combat readiness and law enforcement patrols near the highly contested Scarborough Shoal on Sunday. The deployment follows sharp remarks from Manila warning that it remains under a "severe threat" from Beijing's territorial ambitions.

31 May 2026-12:10
Shenzhou-21 crew lands in Beijing

The Shenzhou-21 astronauts returned to Beijing by plane on Saturday after finishing their mission successfully.

30 May 2026-18:50
Australia: China’s low-key role at the Asia defence forum was lost chance

Australia’s defence minister said on Friday that China’s choice to send only academics to Asia’s largest defence forum was a missed opportunity, especially at a time when other countries are seeking greater “strategic reassurance” from Beijing.

30 May 2026-18:36
Delegates highlight China’s absence at Asian defence talks

The big question hanging over this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, is: "Where is China?"

30 May 2026-16:55