At a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his French counterpart Barrot agreed to hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues this year. There were fewer initial details about the meeting of EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovic.
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Shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the US's concerns about China's behavior in the South China Sea to his counterpart Wang Yi, the next incident occurred off the coast of the Philippines.
By Marcel Grzanna
Federal Foreign Minister Baerbock held a three-and-a-half-hour meeting with her counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. The latter wants to work hard to promote practical cooperation. But Baerbock remains firm in her positions.
By Angela Köckritz
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has arrived in China. That same evening, he met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi behind closed doors. There was little information about what was discussed.
By Carolyn Braun
On the first stop of his Africa tour, China's Foreign Minister announced plans to deepen relations with Egypt. Wang Yi also spoke with his counterpart about the war in the Middle East.
By Lucia Weiß
In the Israel-Hamas conflict, China positions itself against the West. While Beijing claims to be neutral, it shows greater sympathy for the Palestinians and refrains from criticizing Hamas but expresses concern about Israel. China's perspective is not unique within the BRICS nations, especially with the inclusion of new members starting in January.
By Frank Sieren
Qin Gang has not resurfaced, but at least he is now officially removed from office. Somewhat unoriginally, his predecessor Wang Yi is again taking over the foreign ministry. The leadership's lack of transparency allows rumors to sprout and damages its reputation.
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On the second day of her trip, Annalena Baerbock addresses clear words to her hosts. With success. There was a verbal exchange of blows on the subject of human rights. However, the German foreign minister managed to extract a clear commitment from the Chinese leadership on the issue of Russia.
By Michael Radunski
