UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.




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Taiwan reports second Chinese ‘joint combat readiness patrol’ in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are ‘iron brother’ countries.

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