Happening now
Chinese FM WangYi hosts Pakistan’s newly appointed FM
@BBhuttoZardari
…son of former premier Benazir Bhutto, at just 33, he becomes one of the world's youngest foreign ministers but inherits a diplomatic bags of issues that started well before he was born.
I asked the visiting German FM
@ABaerbock
whether Germany support the proposal for a UN investigation into
#Nordstream2
which has had a lasting impact on the global energy market… She denied …take a listen
Fact:
#UN
is not recognized Taiwan as a country since 1970s.
something to think about: "Can you imagine if a Chinese delegation had sent people to Catalonia to talk about Spanish interference? "
Chinese President Xi Jinping touches down in Hanoi to begin his state visit to
#Vietnam
.
This two-day visit marks President Xi's first time in Vietnam in six years, making it particularly special due to the strong and close relations between the two countries.
It has been 15
“Made in China” is everywhere!
A curved LED wall, 244 m wide & 18 m high, used at
#Adele
’s Munich concert, earned the
#Guinness
World Records title for the Largest Continuous Outdoor
#LEDScreen
(temporary)!
Chinese senior diplomat Wang Yi asked who's ensuring the survival of the Palestinian people, as fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian group Hamas has intensified...and the western media's Pro-Israel propaganda flooded in.
"The Israeli people have received
A show of support- China to provide 50 million RMB worth of emergency humanitarian assistance to
#Afghanistan
to help them recover from the recent earthquake.
Interesting to see "Trump supporter" here in
#Beijing
, with the campaign flags and of course the mug shot on a delivery box.
#Trump2020
I wonder how much this guy gets paid for to do so?
"It's more than enjoyment!"
“it's about (China’s) standing at the international world stage, it was spectacular!” said the President and First Lady of Syria , When I asked them if they enjoy the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian games.
President Assad also said he hopes to “
One American athlete said she feels unreal until set foot in the stadium for the opening ceremony
#BeijingWinterOlympics2022
and heard one volunteer shouting “welcome to
#China
” she literally broke down and wept with tears of joy. 😂😂
Western media say
#US
President
@POTUS
warned Chinese President Xi Jinping about "consequences" if
#China
supports
#Russia
in the
#UkraineConflict
. I asked Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about China's position...
Italian Prime Minister
@GiorgiaMeloni
has arrived in Beijing for a five-day visit… her first to China since taking office in 2022.
economic cooperation will top the agenda.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson earlier confirmed Meloni will meet with President Xi Jinping as
#breaking
In a rare show of unity, 14 Palestinian groups, including
#Hamas
and
#Fatah
, signed the Beijing Declaration after agreeing to a list of commitments at a reconciliation meeting hosted by China.
Chinese FM
#WangYi
has arrived in
#Afghanistan
on a special visit and will be hosted by his Afghanistan counterpart.
Talks on a number of important issues are expected��
#China
is also holding the meeting of Afghanistan neighbors later this month.
Senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi on
#Alaska
meeting - We thought too well of the United States. We thought the U.S. would follow by the necessary diplomatic protocol. The U.S. has no qualification to speak to China "from a position of strength."
BREAKING: China is about to have in-depth communication and coordination with the the ministerial committee, appointed by the Arab-Islamic Summit, on ways to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in
#Gaza
, protect civilians and seek a just settlement of the Palestinian issue.
Briefing
Chinese FM Wang Yi said that China has the best record among major countries in terms of security and peace.
It has never waged war or subverted foreign governments.
He is 100% correct.
Touching down at the San Francisco Intel. Airport, President Xi Jinping is received by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and California governor Gavin Newsom, among other US personnel.
NYT as always, worth a read.
“Donald J. Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750.“
#USElection2020
"the more successful China is, the more successful we all will be"
@GavinNewsom
said at a press briefing held in Beijing, after rounds of talks with high level Chinese officials.
He added that "de risking is the nomenclature of the moment versus decoupling" For him, it's a
Happening now!
Saudi Arabia’s FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian are holding their historic meeting in Beijing, accompanied by Chinese SC & FM Qin Gang.
this meeting comes after China helped bring about a rapprochement a month ago.
China's Foreign Minister reacts to Scholz’s “de-risking, not decoupling with China”
“If they actually aim at de-sinicization under the pretext of ‘de-risking’ then ‘de-risking’ will become ‘de-opportunity’ ‘de-stabilization’ and ‘de-development’
Another historical moment!
#SaudiArabia
and
#Iran
agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties and signed a joint statement mediated by
#China
. It’s another example of what can be achieved under the Global Security Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping.
Shocked to learn that at least 900 front line health care workers have died of
#COVID19
in the
#UnitedStates
due to the lack of lifesaving protective gear.
Wang Yi said making
#China
the first stop for international mediation shows the delegations’ trust in the country and reflects the traditions of mutual understanding and support.
Hopeful this leads to ceasefire & immediate humanitarian aid to
#Gaza
, and a two-state solution
Brazilian president
@LulaOficial
arrived in Beijing… leading a delegation of 240 business representatives with economic cooperation high on the agenda.
Compared to his one day visit to US in Feb. w/ nothing sealed, China is the partner Brazil can’t ignore.
China/Japan/SouthKorea to restart cooperation and pave the way for a trilateral leaders summit, this comes when Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi attended the 10th trilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Busan, SK this weekend.
A latest move to ease tensions among these three
Happening now.
Chinese State Councilor & FM Wang Yi hosted
@USAmbChina
in Beijing. Both sides have expressed willingness to continue dialogue and strengthen cooperation, which is not only significant to 🇨🇳 🇺🇸, also to the world.
#Breaking
:Chinese President Xi Jinping sent condolences on the passing of former Japanese PM
#ShinzoAbe
President Xi: Abe had made contributions to improve China-Japan bilateral ties, he and I made consensus to build a better bilateral relationship in the new era.
Welcoming squad gather for this highly anticipated visit by Chinese President Xi.
Powering six decades of friendship between the two countries, and helping to maintain stable and healthy bilateral relations, is what President Xi termed the “China-France spirit” – characterized
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris this afternoon... first stop on a European tour in five years, which will also take in Serbia and Hungary...
I was among the press at the airport for his arrival..
Somalia's ambassador to 🇨🇳
@Awalekullane
condemned talks between Taiwan & a separatist region of Somalia.Somaliland is not recognized by any sovereign state, and Taiwan is a region of
#China
.
The ambassador said their communications were undermining peace and stability in Africa.
Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi rejected the US proposed strength-based approach of conducting intl. relations, re
#US
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's visit to
#China
, adding China and the intl. community as the whole bear the responsibility to teach US a lesson
Pic one: Sisters performing accordion at a multi-ethnic family wedding
Pic two: Tip of
#AltaiMountain
spotted on a low mist day in
#Kanas
Pic three: prepping and bonding with my new buddy
Pic four: Jumping in the air😬
#Amazingxinjiang
I don't see why Beijing will hold talks with US senators, if Washington is not willing to drop tariffs and sanctions on Chinese industry in a reciprocal deal.
The happiest man tonight😂
One Messi fan, who later claims himself under 18 year-old, runs onto the field in Beijing, hugs Messi, eludes pursuers…
fans chant “Niubi”/awesome.
Ambassador
@MbelwaK
said he hopes Tanzania will soon be able to make the great leap to enjoy the benefits of the 4th industrial revolution like
#China
Here’s our talk on China’s technological development.
On trip to
#Xinjiang
earlier this year, I met these lovely people. The trainer told me that he's never traveled outside XJ yet and wanted to visit
#Beijing
... at a mixed family wedding, all eyes were on these two beautiful Urghur girls playing accordions.
Ajay Banga in China, the President of the World Bank
@WorldBank
told me that "China is too big an economy for the world to not be fully engaged with the country"
#cdf2024
Arrived in Beijing!
Head of the Department of North American & Oceania Affairs from Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomed
@SecBlinken
at the Beijing Intl. airport this morning.
#Blinken
is on a two-day visit to China starting from June 18.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived at New Delhi last night for the
#G20Summit
Fresh from the
#ASEANSummit
in Indonesia.
This is Li’s first time attending a global conference like the G20 as China’s Premier, sending a signal of Beijing’s continued supports for global south and
#BREAKING_NEWS
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spoxperson:
China has announced sanctions on two American companies -Northrop Grumman and a unit of Lockheed Martin, over arms sales to Taiwan, warning of forceful retaliation against any further US military deals with Taiwan.
For less than $80 dollars , you'll be able to grab the high speed rail from China's southwest Kunming to Vientiane, capital of Laos...
if you're still wondering what China's Belt and Road Initiative offers, there you go!
"I'm here in expectation, as you suggest, turning the page of renewing our friendship, re-engaging on foundation and fundamental issues that will determine our collective faith in future."
@GavinNewsom
spoke to Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing.
#Breaking
Chinese FM Wang Yi is hosting his Russian counterpart Sergey
#lavrov
in China’s Anhui province. This is the first face-to-face meeting since the
#RussiaUkraineCrisis
, Lavrov is here to attend the ministerial conference of countries bordering Afghanistan.
It's time for China's
#TwoSessions
! it opens opportunity for the government to communicate its polices and priorities to the public and solicit feedback and input from different sectors of society.
I'll be covering the Two Sessions this year...
The economy, technology, housing,
Vice UK actually did a decent job of summarizing how Britain trafficked tons of illegal drugs to China and then waging TWO Opium Wars to protect its drug trade
#Breaking
Honduras, a central American country, officially breaks its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
It says in the statement: there is only One China in the world.
Chinese FM
#WangYi
: The
#US
emphasizes sovereignty and territorial integrity on the
#Ukraine
issue, but openly tramples the red line over China's
#Taiwan
issues. This is a blatant double standard.
Speaking at Harvard,
@mahbubani_k
"The era of western domination of world history was a 200 year aberration, it's coming to an end.
As a result of that you've got to learn to understand non-western perspectives in the world."