China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
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China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission
China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission.
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Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
Published On 22 May 2026
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Trump’s mixed messaging on Taiwan – what we know
The US has reportedly paused a major arms deal with Taiwan, but Trump has said he may ‘speak’ to island’s leader.
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‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit
The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin’s visit to China.
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Putin hails ‘unshakable foundations’ in meeting with China’s Xi
China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
Published On 20 May 2026
Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’
President Lai says Taiwan’s future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
Xi and Putin signal united front against US in Beijing talks
The two allies called for a ceasefire in the US and Israeli war on Iran.
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Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.
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Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 19 May 2026
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
