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Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controls
First high-level visit to continent in seven years as Beijing and Canberra try to stabilise relations
US national security adviser and Chinese foreign minister to meet in Thailand in the coming days
Jake Sullivan and Wang Yi hold talks as part of effort to stabilise relations between geopolitical rivals
UK foreign secretary stresses need for improved dialogue while highlighting differences
After Qin Gang’s mysterious disappearance, Xi’s trusted old hand finds himself with even more to do
National security adviser Jake Sullivan meets Beijing’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Vienna
Beijing touts its role as a non-aligned broker but firm ties to Moscow stir western unease
Beijing’s top diplomat meets Vladimir Putin two days before first anniversary of Ukraine invasion
Wang Yi’s trip underscores deepening ties with Russia that have caused alarm in the west
Terse exchanges mark first official meeting between Washington and Beijing since spy balloon shot down
Beijing’s top diplomat said its position paper would be based on respecting national sovereignties
Also in this newsletter: in the scandal-hit European parliament, politicians are rushing to declare their freebies
Russian and Chinese foreign ministers meet for first time since conflict began last month
China changes tone on peace talks but remains reluctant to abandon ‘no-limits’ alliance with Russia
Shift in Beijing’s public position comes after call between Chinese and Ukrainian foreign ministers
Beijing’s foreign minister says easing of tension requires end of ‘cold war mentality’
Talks in Tianjin aim to stop an increasingly belligerent relationship spilling into conflict
Foreign minister’s remarks follow frosty exchanges in first weeks of US administration
Official support comes as telecoms company stresses its independence from Beijing
Early Rain leader had posted letter about Communist party ‘temporarily’ ruling country
Tussle with Beijing for influence in region comes as foreign ministers meet
Confrontation mounts with sharp exchanges between Pompeo and foreign minister Wang Yi
Mike Pompeo's sharp exchange with foreign minister Wang Yi mars N Korea talks
Canberra extends olive branch after US ‘disinvites’ Beijing to its military manoeuvres
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