China mine explosion: Death toll rises to 90; Beijing orders crackdown as rescue operation continues – Key developments
A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, and rescue operations are still underway as authorities crack down on illegal mining across the country, AFP reported in the country’s worst mining disaster in…
Hosting Putin and Trump, China sends message – it is now dominant
Sydney, it’s an important week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits from the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping was busy with reception duties, gun salutes, group photos and high-level talks. Hosting Putin and…
After Trump, Putin will visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping
BEIJING, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on Tuesday – a trip that comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump visits Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Putin and Xi Jinping plan to launch a joint war against the…
Trump, Xi end ‘very successful’ talks but no deal announced
Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as “historic” and “milestone” as the U.S. leader ended a three-day visit on a high note without announcing any agreement on any…
After Trump and Xi Jinping talks, Iran is done and should reach a deal to end the war
BEIJING, US President Donald Trump said Iran is “done” and must negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict or face destruction. After Trump and Xi Jinping talks, Iran is done and should reach a deal to end the war “Either make a deal…
Trump, Xi Jinping hold talks in ‘biggest summit ever’
Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday began what Trump called “the largest summit ever” to discuss a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran and bilateral trade frictions. Trump, Xi…
U.S. President Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15
A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump will pay an official visit to China from May 13 to 15. U.S. President Trump will pay a state…
Bangladesh seeks China’s support for Teesta river restoration project
In Beijing, Bangladesh’s new government headed by Tariq Rehman has formally sought China’s participation and support in the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast a shadow over New Delhi’s relations with Dhaka.…
China and Iran hold talks to discuss opening Strait of Hormuz
BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, as Iran faces growing pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and reach a deal with the United States…
Humanoid robot created a flutter and hugged students at a dance event in China
In Beijing, a humanoid robot performing at a dance event at a Chinese university suddenly approached a female student and hugged her, startling the crowd and prompting staff to quickly pull it away. Humanoid robot created a flutter and hugged students at…