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Ukraine: US Urges China President to Probe Putin over Unceasing ‘War Crimes’

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The US has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to press Vladimir Putin on ceasing the “war crimes” being carried out by Russia in Ukraine. The two will meet again on Tuesday for official talks during Mr Xi’s first visit to Moscow since the invasion. The White House’s Continue Reading

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China’s Xi Wins Historic Third Term

Web News 10 March 2023 459 0

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country’s most powerful leader in generations. His appointment by China’s rubber-stamp parliament comes after Xi locked in another five years as head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in October. Since then, the 69-year-old […]Continue Reading

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Xi Jinping Wins Historic 3rd Term

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Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s leader on Sunday and filled his inner circle with close allies, achieving after a decade in power complete dominance over the ruling Communist Party. The party’s Central Committee elected Xi as its general secretary for another five-year term, bringing the country back towards one-man rule after […]Continue Reading

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Tension in Beijing as Authority Imposes Covid Restrictions

Web News 13 October 2022 482 0

Frustration appears to be mounting in Beijing as the Chinese capital comes under tight security and Covid restrictions ahead of a historic Communist Party congress. Authorities have tightened access to the city, shutting out many travellers, returning residents, and deliveries. Others had their movement restricted or were forced to quarantine. It has sparked an outpouring Continue Reading

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Ukraine’s counter-offensive won’t alter Russia’s plans – Putin

Web News 17 September 2022 334 0

Ukraine’s recent counter-offensive will not change Russia’s plans, President Vladimir Putin has said in his first public comments on the matter. In a rapid counter-attack, Ukrainian forces say they captured over 8,000 sq km (3,000 sq miles) in six days in the north-eastern Kharkiv region but Mr Putin said he was not in a hurry, […]Continue Reading