Xi Jinping of China is meeting with leaders of five countries in Central Asia, a region crucial to his geopolitical ambitions.
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Chinese Comedy Firm Fined $2 Million For Joke ‘Insulting’ Military
The penalty came after a popular comedian joked about a military slogan often used by China’s leader, Xi Jinping, who has strictly curbed expression.
Mysterious Killing of Chinese Gold Miners Puts New Pressure on Beijing
The massacre of nine workers in the Central African Republic and other recent attacks raise questions about China’s ability to protect its citizens overseas.
Ukraine’s Offensive Could Set Stage for Diplomacy With Russia, U.S. Officials Say
While exploring endgames, Biden aides say they reject any push for peace talks — including from China — that would freeze the current front lines and Russia’s gains.
China’s Economic Needs May Take a Back Seat to Security
Xi Jinping wants to insulate China from perceived threats from the West. He also wants to promote the country as deserving of foreign investment and clout. Can he do both?
China Will Send an Envoy to Russia and Ukraine to Help Negotiate an End to the War
Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs, is expected to begin his trip on Monday.
China’s Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Envoy and Urges Washington to Reflect
The meeting was one of the highest-level engagements between American and Chinese officials since the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon in February.
U.S.-Philippines Alliance Grows With Biden and Marcos Meeting: What to Know
President Biden met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at the White House, a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries. Here’s what you need to know.
Your Thursday Briefing: A U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Agreement
Also, Xi Jinping called Volodymyr Zelensky.
China’s Xi and Ukraine’s Zelensky Hold Talks
Volodymyr Zelensky has urged discussions with Xi Jinping since the Russian invasion, but in its official account of the phone call, China left out two words: “Russia” and “war.”