Wang Yi

07:26

Diplomatic visit

China's top diplomat heads to Azerbaijan and the Balkans for focused diplomacy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has departed for a six-day tour of Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria, a visit that underscores Beijing's steady effort to build relationships and trade corridors in parts of Europe that often sit outside the spotlight of major power diplomacy. 

13:43

Military cooperation

China, Indonesia agree to deepen defence, energy and tech ties

China and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen military ties and deepen cooperation in minerals, energy and technology as Jakarta balances relations with Beijing and Washington amid economic and geopolitical tensions.

05:14

BRICS

India, China signal cautious thaw as Doval and Wang meet at BRICS summit

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS security advisers’ meeting, in the latest sign of gradual efforts to stabilise ties after years of border tensions.

07:17

View from China

China-UK Strategic Dialogue: A chance to mend ties?

China and Britain sat down for a major round of talks in Beijing on Tuesday and walked away with a clear message that the two countries want a better, closer relationship and that they are actively working to build one.

10:41

Middle East Conflict

Iranian FM Araghchi holds talks in Beijing, ahead of U.S.-China leaders' summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday (6 May), underscoring deepening ties between Tehran and Beijing ahead of high-level U.S.-China talks expected to touch on Iran and the Gulf crisis.

21:04

Wang Yi

Wang Yi launches Middle East tour to boost China’s regional role

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a multi-nation diplomatic tour of the Middle East, showing Beijing’s deepening engagement in a region undergoing conflicts, shifting alliances and major geopolitical realignments.

10:10

SCO

Iranian FM to visit China for SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will pay an official visit to China today, with a goal to participate in a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting will be held in Tianjin on 15th July.

10:00

U.S.- China

Rubio to meet China's Wang Yi in Malaysia amid trade tension

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, according to the State Department. The meeting will take place during Rubio’s inaugural visit to Asia since assuming office.

02:50

World News

China urges EU to build trust, deepen cooperation ahead of summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the European Union to strengthen trust and cooperation with China, saying the two sides should focus on mutual success rather than rivalry.

17:23

World News

China’s top diplomat meets U.S. ambassador amid critical minerals dispute

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador David Perdue on Tuesday in a meeting that underscored both the hope for improved bilateral relations and the mounting strain over critical mineral exports.

11:12

World News

China welcomes new U.S. envoy, urges cooperation amidst bilateral tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue on Tuesday, welcoming him to his post and emphasising the crucial need for dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect to navigate the current "important and critical juncture" in bilateral relations.

22:31

China - India

Wang Yi calls for stronger China-India ties amid global uncertainty

Chinese FM Wang Yi urges stronger China-India ties, emphasizing trust and collaboration amid global challenges. As economic giants and neighbours, their cooperation could shape Asia's future.