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The Australian government has expressed concern over the politicization of national security issues, with Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil warning that this approach can "reduce the government's ability to help protect Australians" and lead to disengagement from the issue. The government is working to
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Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen diplomatic ties between China and Spain on the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi,
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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, amidst a world plagued by changes and chaos. Wang emphasized China's commitment to upholding international law, practicing true multilateralism, and supporting the
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State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's unwavering support for Venezuela's sovereignty and development path, as the two countries reiterated their commitment to each other's national interests and dignity. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighted
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The crisis over Taiwan has further strained relations between China and the United States, with critics warning that Washington needs stronger military and economic strategies to counter Beijing's aggressive actions. The visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sparked a retaliatory campaign by China, including the
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Antony Blinken's awkward encounter with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov at the Asean summit in Phnom Penh on Friday highlighted the heightened tensions between the United States, China, and Russia. The US secretary of state's brief appearance in the meeting
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The Conservative Party's leadership contest to replace outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson has narrowed down to two top contenders: Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt. After the first vote, Sunak emerged as the favorite, followed closely by Mordaunt. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was knocked out of the running, but
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Liz Truss, the UK's foreign secretary, has announced her bid to become the next Conservative Party leader and prime minister, emphasizing her commitment to cutting taxes and addressing the cost of living crisis. The 10th candidate to join the leadership race, Truss has pledged to reverse the national
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As Australia and China continue to navigate the complexities of their bilateral trade relationship, Australian trade minister Don Farrell has expressed optimism about the possibility of a "compromise situation" emerging from ongoing trade talks. In an interview with Guardian Australia, Farrell highlighted "positive signs" in the
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Antony Blinken's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi this week in Bali marks a significant development in the US-China relationship as the Biden administration seeks to dissuade Beijing from deepening its ties to Moscow. The meeting, Blinken's first face-to-face with Wang since last October, aims
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The United States has expressed strong support for rebuilding Pakistan's economy, assuring continued bilateral efforts to grow investment and trade opportunities, amidst Pakistan's efforts to stabilize its economy. This assurance comes as Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto, visits New York to participate in a
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Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li met with representatives of the German Chamber of Commerce in China and German companies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Germany. The meeting highlighted the significant progress made in economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. German companies such
