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China is hosting talks between the two main Palestinian factions, but expectations are low.
Top officials from Hamas and Fatah, the two rival Palestinian factions, are meeting in Beijing this week as China seeks to show it is playing a bigger role in diplomacy in the Middle East. But expectations for any substantial progress are low ...
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Taiwanese Are Told to Avoid China After It Threatens Independence Backers
Beijing released new rules calling for execution of “diehard” Taiwanese independence supporters, as hostilities surrounding Taiwan’s status rise.
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The End of TikTok Is a Propaganda Win for Beijing
When President Biden signed a bill requiring that TikTok be divested from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, members of Congress hailed the law as a blow to Beijing. They shouldn’t be so quick to celebrate. The law would at best partially mitigate the ...
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Hamas and Fatah Officials, Longtime Rivals, Met in China
Officials from Hamas and Fatah, the main Palestinian factions that have long competed for power in Gaza and the West Bank, met in Beijing recently for what Chinese officials on Tuesday called “in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian ...
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World
Microsoft Debates What to Do With A.I. Lab in China
Amid U.S.-China tensions, the company has faced questions over whether operating an advanced research lab in Beijing is politically tenable.
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World
Cold Snap Grips China After Snow in Beijing Causes Havoc
President Xi Jinping urged “all-out efforts” to ensure safety amid wintry conditions after a subway crash left hundreds injured in the capital.
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World
With Putin by His Side, Xi Outlines His Vision of a New World Order
China’s close ties with Russia in countering American dominance point to a geopolitical rift that could shape the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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World
Putin Visits China as Moscow and Beijing Reaffirm Ties
The Russian leader is likely to push for more economic support when he meets with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday.
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World
Here’s What to Know About Tensions Over Tibetan Buddhism
Much centers on the question of who gets to choose the successor of the Dalai Lama when he dies.
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World
Senate Delegation to Travel to China During Congressional Recess
The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington, as the Biden administration restricts investments in key Chinese sectors while trying to improve relations.