China Pushes for End to Hostilities, Seeks Urgent Return to Talks
Iran A drawn-out conflict serves no one’s interest. Dialogue and ceasefire are the only way out. The continued escalation and spillovers in the Middle East are exerting a heavy toll…
German president calls Iran war a disastrous mistake, in rare rebuke of Trump
The Iran war is a “disastrous mistake” that breaches international law, Germany’s president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, which he…
China Condemns Israeli Targeting of Iranian Officials, Opposes Use of Force
China is shocked that the Israeli military is said to have been “authorized to kill any Iranian official.” China is firmly against the use of force in international relations. The…
Trump’s summit delay casts pall over US-China trade truce
U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to delay the planned summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping casts a shadow over mutual ties that have been stable since their last…
Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled $9 billion US arms deals
Taiwan’s parliament authorised the government on Friday to sign U.S. agreements for four arms sales packages worth some $9 billion, after officials warned that Taipei would go to the back…
Arbor Day (植树节) – China Celebrates Tree Planting and Environmental Protection on March 12
On March 12, 2026, China observes Arbor Day (植树节 / Zhíshù Jié), a national day dedicated to tree planting, environmental protection, and raising awareness about the importance of forests and…
Tibetan Uprising Day – Commemorating the 1959 National Uprising on March 10
On March 10, 2026, Tibetans around the world observe Tibetan Uprising Day (also known as National Uprising Day or Tibetan National Uprising Day), marking the anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan…
Wang Yi spoke by phone with Bahraini Foreign Minister Zayani.
On March 9, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, spoke by phone with Bahraini Foreign Minister Zayani. Zayani briefed Bahrain…
Wang Yi spoke by phone with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah.
On March 9, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, spoke by phone with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jalah. Jarrah briefed the…
China, Russia, France contacted Iran over ceasefire, says Iranian deputy minister
Nations, including China and Russia, contact Iran over a ceasefire – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran’s first condition for a ceasefire is that “no further aggression be…