Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2022-09-14

  Xi, Putin take advantage of Central Asia visit to push authoritarian agendas

  Statements out of Beijing and Moscow touting 'common security' and 'just world order' contrast greatly with the military aggression and human rights abuses both regimes espouse.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-07-01

  China's oil imports from Russia soar, fuelling Kremlin's imperial ambitions

  The volume of Russian oil exports to China has hit a record level, handing the Kremlin vital income as it continues its brutal invasion of Ukraine.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-05-31

  Pacific island nations rebuff China's 'good brother' offer

  The small island nations saw through Beijing's 'disingenuous' offer for a regional security pact, preferring instead to remain independent of Chinese influence in government and industries.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-05-04

  Chinese military visit to Iran heightens worries over Beijing's intentions

  The visit of China's defence minister comes amid surging purchases of Iranian oil, increasing attacks in the region from Iran's proxies, and lingering rumours about another Chinese base.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-05-03

  Iranian regime's efforts to fuel ethnic tensions in Afghanistan spark anger

  Herat residents say Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh's recent comments about ISIS and ethnic tensions in Afghanistan are antagonistic and opportunisitc.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-03-08

  China's exports to Russia surge as Beijing touts 'rock solid' alliance with Moscow

  The China-Russia relationship 'is conducive to world peace, stability and development', said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-03-01

  Khan's ill-timed visit to Moscow foreshadows consequences of Russia ties

  Imran Khan made himself a useful sideshow for Vladimir Putin on the day that Russia invaded Ukraine.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-02-09

  China and Russia hatch plot to make 'world safe for authoritarianism'

  Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping have found common ground by opposing the expansion of NATO and supporting each other's territorial claims in Ukraine and Taiwan.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-24

  Beijing 'unlawfully' staking claims to South China Sea and beyond

  China has no basis under international law for claims that have put Beijing on a collision course with its littoral neighbours.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-14

  China gaining military, economic influence by racking up debtors around the world

  Recipients of Chinese loans and development assistance are finding themselves unable to repay or in unfavourable conditions, sparking unrest and even violence in some countries.