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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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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.
From: Counting the Cost
Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?
As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
Published On 21 May 2026
How Chinese, Iranian companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukrainian regions
More than a dozen Chinese companies operate in Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a Ukrainian monitor.
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‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond
From secret nuclear exchanges to a key diplomatic deal, Pakistan and China have long helped each other. What’s next?
From: Inside Story
What’s the significance of the Russian president’s visit to China?
Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin a week after Donald Trump was in Beijing.
Published On 20 May 2026
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China and Russia unite after Trump’s Beijing visit
Just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping.
Published On 20 May 2026
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What is the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline that Russia, China are planning?
Analysts say Russia wants to replace lost gas revenue while China seeks to diversify and secure its energy supplies.
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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.
From: Money Works
Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
Published On 20 May 2026
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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
