In a recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zhang Youxia, a high-ranking Chinese military official, commended Putin for his steadfast approach to Western sanctions. Zhang, the second-ranking official on China’s Central Military Commission, expressed China’s admiration for Putin’s leadership in navigating various challenges. The Kremlin’s transcript of the meeting went unnoticed in Chinese media, […] Read more
The European Parliament halted on Thursday ratification of a new investment pact with China until Beijing lifts sanctions on EU politicians, deepening a dispute in Sino-European relations and denying EU companies greater access to China. The resolution to freeze ratification passed with 599 votes in favor, 30 votes against and 58 abstentions. The EU-China Comprehensive […] Read more
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called on the new U.S. administration to stop the “suppression” of Chinese technology companies, as he laid out conditions for U.S.-China cooperation going forward. Citing national security concerns, former U.S. President Donald Trump sanctioned dozens of Chinese companies in the last three years. Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is one […] Read more
President Donald Trump says he did not sanction Chinese officials further over the detention of Muslims in Xinjiang as he was in the “middle of a trade deal”. Mr Trump told the Axios news site that achieving a “great” deal meant he could not impose “additional sanctions”. China has held about a million Uighurs and […] Read more
