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Shi Jiangtao
Reporter, China
A former diplomat, Shi Jiangtao has worked as a China reporter at the Post for more than a decade. He's interested in political, social and environmental development in China.
A former diplomat, Shi Jiangtao has worked as a China reporter at the Post for more than a decade. He's interested in political, social and environmental development in China.
Areas of Expertise:
China newsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Meeting between top diplomats Wang Yi and Penny Wong signals continuing thaw in bilateral relationship after years of diplomatic freeze.
While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue.
Analysts are divided on who has the most to lose as the conflict drags on.
Foreign ministry says deal will aid protection of pandas and other threatened species and help global biodiversity conservation efforts.
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In Beijing, Chinese president tells Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ‘both sides should maintain strategic resolve’.
Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The North Korean leader met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang on Friday as the two sides pledged further ‘practical cooperation’.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will lead first direct talks since Operation Epic Fury began.
As Trump loomed large in both Iran war and subsequent pause, analysts weigh the importance of rhetoric vs results in his talks with China.
Premier Li Qiang says ‘Beijing is willing to import more high-quality Australian products, expand and upgrade bilateral trade’.
Islamabad has put forward proposals for a ceasefire as the US president threatens ‘hell’ for Iran if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen.
Diplomatic initiative comes as long-standing US-dominated security framework faces growing strain and uncertainty, analysts say.
Beijing backs Islamabad’s mediation push as both call for truce, Hormuz reopening and talks to restore regional stability.
As confidence in America’s defence guarantee erodes, Gulf states are now weighing a more multifaceted strategy, analysts say.
Beijing is being forced to weigh its reliance on stable energy routes against its tradition of non-interference, analysts say.
With the Iran crisis, the world is in a ‘jungle phase’ and Beijing should work on interventionism 2.0, government adviser says.
Chinese scholars say the US-China relationship has changed, and there’s a chance for the two powers to steer away from confrontation.
Continuity over change seen in cleric whom analysts anticipate could double down on policies against the US and Israel.
Most consequential external security variable may be uncertainty in the US ahead of the midterm elections in November, report warns.
Bloc confrontation is a path to disaster and the world must abide by the UN Charter, the foreign minister says.
Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.
China’s foreign ministry reports more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran.
‘Trump shock’ has prompted a thaw between other Western leaders and Beijing, a trend that raises questions about its deeper long-term impact.
Analysts expect the deals with Washington and Brussels to give New Delhi leverage with Beijing and may even slow the thaw.
New Turkish ambassador Selcuk Unal says the country is seeking deeper ties with China while bridging Asia and Europe.
‘Combat readiness patrols’ meant to counter ‘infringement and provocative actions’, PLA Southern Theatre Command says.
Trade and the economy to top British prime minister’s agenda as London navigates ‘re-engagement’ with Beijing, analysts say.
PLA Navy also deploys plane as search continues for missing crew from capsized vessel.
Dispute over the Danish territory has strained Europe’s relationship with the US and it could force the EU to recalibrate ties with China.
