Belarus president Lukashenko returns to China, seeks stronger ties
Monday, 4 December 2023 Belarussian president Alexander Lukashenko met China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss strengthening economic ties between Belarus and China amid Western sanctions. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, faces a crippled economy heavily reliant on trade with Russia. China is Belarus' seventh largest trading partner and second-largest import partner. The leaders discussed implementing projects like the China-Belarus Industrial Park and improving cross-border transport facilitation.
China says Afghanistan's Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbouring countries before receiving full diplomatic recognition. "I believe that as the concerns of all parties receive stronger responses, diplomatic recognition of...
On Friday, China appointed former Navy chief Dong Jun as the new Defense Minister, replacing Li Shangfu, who mysteriously disappeared four months ago after being fired. Although the reasons for Li..
China's defense ministry warns of heightened U.S. military activity in the Asia-Pacific after reports of reviving the Tinian North airfield. Concerns arise as the U.S. aims to disperse aircraft amid..
China's military expressed concern over India and the Philippines conducting naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, urging defense cooperation to not disrupt third-party interests or regional..
Monday, 4 December 2023
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