Beijing ile ilgili hikayeler

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, March 14, 2025, Beijing, China. | Lintao Zhang/Pool Photo via AP • The alliance: Representatives of China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing on Friday and called for an end to US sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue. A step back: The three countries’...Devamını Oku

17 Mar 2025

• China retaliates: Following Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, Beijing retaliated by targeting US agricultural exports and defense contractors. The Quote: In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods—raising total duties to 20%—spokesperson Lin Jian declared, “If the U.S. insists on a tariff war, trade war, or any other war, China will fight to the end.”

10 Mar 2025

• Beijing's peace plan: Myanmar’s military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) rebel group have signed a ceasefire, mediated by China. A step back This marks their second truce in just over a year, following the collapse of a January 2023 pact. Big picture: China, Myanmar’s key ally, has strategic and economic interests in the region and is concerned about instability near its border.

27 Oca 2025

• A big dam for China: China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infrastructure project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border. What they're saying: Chinese state media has described the development as "a safe project that prioritises ecological protection", saying it will boost local prosperity and contribute to Beijing's climate neutrality goals. Some human rights g...Devamını Oku

30 Ara 2024

• China'a nuclear arsenal: China is rapidly growing its nuclear arsenal and will likely have 1,000 nuclear weapons by 2030, according to the latest Pentagon report about Beijing’s military might. Important note: China retains its “no first use” policy for its nuclear force—meaning it would not fire first—and its focus is more on deterring a massive counter strike, the report said.

23 Ara 2024

• Metal wars: China has banned shipments to the US of several minerals and metals used in semiconductor manufacturing and military applications, in a rapid retaliation by Beijing against new export controls from Washington. A step back: The retaliation came after the US on Monday imposed another round of sweeping export controls that are designed to make it harder for China to develop artificial intelligence for its military.

09 Ara 2024

• South China Sea: The Philippines, held maritime drills with the United States and Japan inside its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, two days after a maritime confrontation with Beijing around a disputed shoal.

09 Ara 2024

• China prisoner swap: Beijing and Washington traded three prisoners apiece while the US lowered its travel advisory for China, rare positive news involving the superpower rivals. Furthermore: The trio of Americans held by Beijing were detained on drug and espionage charges, but Washington argued they were wrongfully imprisoned. No details were released on the Chinese nationals being freed.

02 Ara 2024

A protester stands behind a mock jail with photos of the 47 pro-democracy figures in May 2021 | Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images • Hong Kong 47: Governments and human rights organizations have condemned the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong following the city’s largest national security trial to date. Sentences ranged from four years and two months to 10 years, targeting former legislators, councillors, academics, and activists collectively known ...Devamını Oku

25 Kas 2024

• Chinese endorsement: Italy's foreign minister met with Chinese officials to speak about economic cooperation and security concerns last week. FM Antonio Tajani highlighted China's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: "We rely on China’s role and decisive influence to achieve a fair and negotiated solution in Ukraine. Beijing’s influence can also be significant in dissuading North Korea from destabilizing initiatives that threaten regional and global security."

04 Kas 2024