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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Red line must not be crossed...': China issues warning to US, asks to halt arms sales to Taiwan
China firmly opposes US arms sales to the Taiwan island and urges the US to strictly adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 communiqué, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday. Lin was responding to a Reuters report that the US plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taiwan to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first-term total of approximately $18.3 billion. Citing two unnamed US officials, the report said arms sale approvals over the next four years are expected to exceed the previous total. Show more Show less
West Australian
4 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration
China has sought to stamp its authority in the Pacific against Australian wishes, hosting island leaders while searching for a greater security foothold in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a two-day summit with a clutch of Pacific nations on Thursday with promises on climate and development, and further police cooperation. Beijing will give $US2 million to prop up clean energy, fisheries, oceans, low-carbon infrastructure and tourism across the region. Mr Wang also pledged support for 100 "small but beautiful" projects across Pacific nations over the next three years. Eleven Pacific nations were represented in Xiamen, including the leaders of Kiribati and Niue, and another eight foreign ministers. The three Pacific nations that hold diplomatic recognition of Taiwan were left out, as were the two France-aligned countries of New Caledonia and French Polynesia. The joint statement "stressed that there is no political strings attached to China's assistance" and included a veiled swipe at nations like Australia opposing Beijing having a security presence in the region." China called on all countries to uphold Pacific island countries' autonomy in making decisions, putting development first, and staying open and inclusive when developing relations with Pacific island countries," the readout said. Australia has said there is no role for China in Pacific policing or security, which should instead be the remit of those in the region, including Australia. The Chinese readout of the dialogue said all nations agreed to "set co-operation priorities", including police training, with China initiating a ministerial-level dialogue with the Pacific this year. Some Pacific nations - including Kiribati, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands - already co-operate with or host Chinese police. Pacific expert Tess Newton Cain said Pacific nations needed to consider the policing model that best suits their country. Some Chinese practices "are considered not appropriate for countries that consider themselves liberal democracies", she said. The statement described Taiwan as "an inalienable part of China's territory" and noted China firmly opposed independence in any form in a paragraph "all parties recognise". "That section of the communique is more pronounced than we've seen previously and that reflects the importance of that issue to the People's Republic of China," Dr Newton Cain said. But this was largely preaching to the choir as the Pacific nations that attended the meeting already recognised China and had committed to a one-China principle, she said. The China-Pacific summit wrapped up as global leaders descend on Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, a significant regional security forum. Defence Minister Richard Marles will attend the summit from Friday to Sunday on behalf of Australia and address a session on managing proliferation risk in the Asia-Pacific. He will also meet with numerous counterparts and leaders, including a tripartite defence ministers meeting with the United States and Japan.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration
China has sought to stamp its authority in the Pacific against Australian wishes, hosting island leaders while searching for a greater security foothold in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a two-day summit with a clutch of Pacific nations on Thursday with promises on climate and development, and further police cooperation. Beijing will give $US2 million to prop up clean energy, fisheries, oceans, low-carbon infrastructure and tourism across the region. Mr Wang also pledged support for 100 "small but beautiful" projects across Pacific nations over the next three years. Eleven Pacific nations were represented in Xiamen, including the leaders of Kiribati and Niue, and another eight foreign ministers. The three Pacific nations that hold diplomatic recognition of Taiwan were left out, as were the two France-aligned countries of New Caledonia and French Polynesia. The joint statement "stressed that there is no political strings attached to China's assistance" and included a veiled swipe at nations like Australia opposing Beijing having a security presence in the region." China called on all countries to uphold Pacific island countries' autonomy in making decisions, putting development first, and staying open and inclusive when developing relations with Pacific island countries," the readout said. Australia has said there is no role for China in Pacific policing or security, which should instead be the remit of those in the region, including Australia. The Chinese readout of the dialogue said all nations agreed to "set co-operation priorities", including police training, with China initiating a ministerial-level dialogue with the Pacific this year. Some Pacific nations - including Kiribati, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands - already co-operate with or host Chinese police. Pacific expert Tess Newton Cain said Pacific nations needed to consider the policing model that best suits their country. Some Chinese practices "are considered not appropriate for countries that consider themselves liberal democracies", she said. The statement described Taiwan as "an inalienable part of China's territory" and noted China firmly opposed independence in any form in a paragraph "all parties recognise". "That section of the communique is more pronounced than we've seen previously and that reflects the importance of that issue to the People's Republic of China," Dr Newton Cain said. But this was largely preaching to the choir as the Pacific nations that attended the meeting already recognised China and had committed to a one-China principle, she said. The China-Pacific summit wrapped up as global leaders descend on Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, a significant regional security forum. Defence Minister Richard Marles will attend the summit from Friday to Sunday on behalf of Australia and address a session on managing proliferation risk in the Asia-Pacific. He will also meet with numerous counterparts and leaders, including a tripartite defence ministers meeting with the United States and Japan.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Taliban says will not allow any force to use Afghan territory against China
The Taliban interim government of Afghanistan on Wednesday assured Beijing that it will not allow 'any force' to use country's territory against China. The Afghan side attaches great importance to China's security concerns and will never allow any force to use Afghan territory to engage in activities that harm China, Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during their meeting here. Afghanistan is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in the security field, combat violent crimes, safeguard China's interests in Afghanistan, and jointly maintain regional security and stability, Muttaqi told Wang, a Chinese Foreign Ministry press release here said. Muttaqi, who also attended an informal tripartite meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, met Wang separately and discussed bilateral issues. China was one of the early countries to continue diplomatic relations with Taliban government after it captured power in 2021. Afghanistan shares a narrow strip of territory called Wakhan corridor connecting Afghanistan's Badakhshan province with China's volatile Xinjiang province where Beijing has launched a crackdown on the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), which allegedly maintains links with the Islamic State and Al-Qaida. Muttaqi told Wang that the Afghan interim government values the traditional friendship with China and places Beijing in an important position in its foreign policy. The Afghan government will continue to firmly abide by the one-China principle and oppose interference in China's internal affairs, he said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party, welcomed Muttaqi's visit to China on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Afghanistan. China respects Afghanistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the independent choices made by the Afghan people, Wang said, noting that China will, as always, support the government of Afghanistan in achieving long-term peace and stability in the country at an early date.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
China pushes for ‘upgraded version' of CPEC in Pakistan
Listen to article The Chinese foreign minister has praised the 'ironclad' friendship between China and Pakistan and reiterated his country's firm support for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, combating terrorism, and pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions. 'China will continue to support Pakistan in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs,' said Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, in a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing on Wednesday. Wang added that both countries should work toward an 'upgraded version' of CPEC, expanding cooperation into areas such as industry, agriculture, energy, mineral resources, human resource development, counter-terrorism, and security. The statement was released after high-level talks between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who is also the country's foreign minister, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. According to the statement, China and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. The discussions emphasised bilateral cooperation in security, economic development, and regional stability, while also highlighting shared goals under the CPEC and the vision of a China-Pakistan community with a shared future. Deputy PM Dar also reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for the one-China principle and expressed admiration for China's achievements in innovation and technology. He conveyed Pakistan's desire to expand comprehensive cooperation with China and called for continued Chinese support to help Pakistan address economic and security challenges. He also assured his counterpart that Pakistan remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions operating within its borders. Earlier, Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agreed to extend the CPEC into Afghan territory, marking a significant step in trilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The agreement came during an informal trilateral meeting held in Beijing between Deputy PM Dar, Chinese FM, and Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The three sides termed their cooperation vital for regional stability and agreed that economic integration was key to shared progress. They also stressed the importance of combating terrorism and working collectively toward peace and sustainable development.
