Xi calls on China, Vietnam to 'oppose unilateral bullying' on regional tour
Hanoi (AFP) April 14, 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday called on his country and Vietnam to "oppose unilateral bullying", Beijing's state media reported, during a regional tour as leaders confront US tariffs. ... more
Beijing slams 'manipulation and hype' over Chinese soldiers captured in Ukraine
Beijing (AFP) April 15, 2025
China on Tuesday rejected what it called "manipulation and hype" around two of its nationals captured in Ukraine, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion. ... more
Mackerel and missiles: EU-UK defence deal snags on fish
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 16, 2025
Cod and herring are normally more likely to be on the dinner menu than the negotiating table at European security talks. ... more