Beijing has been making headlines due to its diplomatic engagements and strategic partnerships with various countries, including France, Serbia, Hungary, and the Philippines. Chinese President Xi Jinping's visits to these nations have aimed to strengthen ties and address issues such as trade, cooperation agreements, and regional stability. Additionally, Beijing's involvement in brokering diplomatic relations between countries, such as the Philippines and China, has been noteworthy.
As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing holds significant political, cultural, and economic importance. With a population exceeding 21 million, it is one of the world's most populous capital cities. Beijing is renowned for its historical landmarks like the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. It serves as a hub for governmental activities, international relations, and technological advancements. The city's blend of ancient traditions and modern developments reflects China's dynamic growth and global influence.
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Rahm Emanuel visited Ishigaki and Yonaguni, an island facing Taiwan, where he interacted with Japanese troops and the local fishing community.
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Leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and Russia's isolated
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US and Taiwanese forces hold rare joint drills in move experts say is sign Washington is trying to assert its support for island’s defence without dealing major blow to relations with mainland China.
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Singapore’s new flexitime guidelines are just the start. From Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippine’s traffic-clogged capitals, young professionals are demanding a better work-life balance.
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The red carpet receptions China’s leader received in France, Serbia and Hungary helped recast a strained relationship with the continent.
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Middle East veteran Chang Hua makes the move after Beijing brokered a deal between the two countries to restore diplomatic relations last year.
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China’s lower level military authorities could be ‘overzealous’ because they believe Beijing desired an aggressive response, possibly resulting in the skirmish.
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Warm welcome for Chinese president contrasts with rest of EU, with up to 18 cooperation agreements expected
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Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive of Google, said he had explored a possible purchase of TikTok but has moved on from the idea of trying to acquire the video-sharing app from its Chinese owners.
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Watch live as GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler gives a keynote address at a cyber conference in Birmingham on Tuesday, 14 May.
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Ursula Von der Leyen, the European Commission president, pushed Beijing to help rein in Russia’s war in Ukraine after meeting with the Chinese and French leaders in Paris.
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The Chinese president this week will be visiting France, Serbia and Hungary. His trip comes at a time of tensions with many European countries over trade and accusations of Chinese espionage.
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China is going. NASA is talking about going. What gives?
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The comments made by the spokesman of the Philippine Coastguard follow this week's confrontation in the South China Sea.
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Antony Blinken is the latest senior US official to visit China, but some analysts believe Washington needs to set out a clear vision for future relations.
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Elon Musk's cancelled India trip contrasts with Tesla's growing presence and high-level relationships in China.
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The incident was the latest to occur between the two countries at the disputed atoll in the South China Sea.
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China has publicized for the first time what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands
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Elon Musk's weekend trip to Beijing resulted in a deal that brings the rollout of Tesla's autonomous driving technology in China one step closer.
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A flurry of arrests this week reflect the continent’s newly toughened response to Beijing’s espionage activities and political meddling.