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Iran and Saudi Arabia to open up travel, normalise diplomatic ties in major breakthrough at Beijing talks

China says it supports Middle Eastern countries in upholding their strategic independence

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia, Iran to Launch Arrangements on Reopening of Embassies and Consulates

Saudi Arabia and Iran said in a joint statement on Thursday that their agreement in Beijing last month would help bring "security and stability" to the Middle East, adding that they would launch arrangements to reopen missions within the two-month period stipulated in the deal. Riyadh and Tehran agreed to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China says no illegal fentanyl trafficking between it and Mexico

(This April 6 story has been corrected to update the CDC data on fatalities to more than 70,000 in 2021 from all synthetic opioids, not more than 100,000 in fiscal 2022 from fentanyl, in paragraph 6)

Reuters

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Macron says 'counting' on Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'

Beijing (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Thursday to "bring Russia to its senses" over Ukraine and urged him not to deliver weapons to Moscow.

AFP

Macron, von der Leyen meet with President Xi in Beijing

French President Emmanuel Macron met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, as the French leader seeks to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Arabia and Iran work to restore relations as foreign ministers meet

Faisal bin Farhan and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing for talks after Chinese-brokered agreement

The Guardian - UK

Macron meets Xi in Beijing with Ukraine top priority

Beijing (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, as the French leader seeks to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

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Macron meets Xi in Beijing, with Ukraine top priority

Beijing (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, as the French leader seeks to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

Iran-Saudi vow to bring Mideast 'security, stability'

Beijing (AFP) - Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region following a surprise China-brokered deal.

AFP

Macron, von der Leyen to press Xi Jinping on ending Ukraine conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. Macron and von der Leyen are expected to maintain pressure on Beijing for assistance in bringing the 14-month war to an end.

Radio France Internationale

China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting

China vowed reprisals against Taiwan Thursday after a meeting between the U_S_ House Speaker and the island’s President, saying the U_S_ was on a “wrong and dangerous road.”

The Independent UK

Macron in China wants 'common path' on peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants a “common path” with China on peace in Ukraine when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

France and China call for Ukraine peace talks, Xi urges ‘restraint’

French and EU leaders on Thursday sought to make Europe's case for bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine in a Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin.

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war: EU warns China against arming Putin and says Xi should reach out to Zelenskiy – as it happened

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese president Xi Jinping discuss ‘strategic mutual trust’ in Beijing

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Reuters

Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war

Ukrainian and Russian forces battled in Bakhmut, the devastated eastern city which has become a symbol of Kyiv's defiance, while seven civilians were reported killed by Ukrainian artillery strikes in Russian-controlled areas.

Al Jazeera

China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension

Shandong carrier reported off east coast as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen flies home after meeting US House Speaker.

Reuters

Taiwan watching Chinese movements but does not see escalation

Taiwan is keeping watch on a Chinese aircraft carrier but does not expect a large escalation in tensions, the government said on Thursday, after China denounced a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

AFP

Macron, von der Leyen to press China's Xi on Ukraine

Beijing (AFP) - French and EU leaders will on Thursday seek to make Europe's case for bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine in a Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin.

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Reuters

Macron seeks China's help on Ukraine, Xi 'willing' to call Zelenskiy

China's Xi Jinping expressed willingness to speak to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the head of the EU said on Thursday, after French President Emmanuel Macron urged Beijing to talk sense to Russia over the war in Ukraine.

AFP

Taiwan 'grateful' after US House speaker meeting, China lashes out

Simi Valley (United States) (AFP) - Taiwan's president expressed gratitude for a meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, saying it showed her island was "not isolated" on the international stage -- but Beijing soon after threatened a "resolute" response.

The New Daily

Taiwan leader meets US Speaker despite China warnings

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has welcomed Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on US soil in a meeting that was quickly denounced by Beijing.

Crikey

‘A slow death’: like Uyghurs, Tibetans face cultural assimilation, experts fear

Human rights reports worry Chinese policies are leading to the erosion of Tibetans’ identity and educational, linguistic and cultural rights.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan monitoring Chinese strike group off the coast after president meets US speaker

China has said it would take ‘resolute’ measures to defend sovereignty, after denouncing Tsai’s meeting in California with McCarthy

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan’s president meets with Kevin McCarthy in California. What her visit says about Taiwan’s future

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Southern California, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in a show of the strength of relations between Taipei and Washington.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China plans to ban rare earth magnet exports

BEIJING -- China is considering banning the export of technologies used to produce high-performance rare earth magnets deployed in electric vehicles, wind turbine motors and other products, citing "national security" as a reason, it has been learned.

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