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48 storiesChinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao meets EU trade commissioner Šefčovič in Beijing
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met European Commission Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Šefčovič in Beijing on October 8, CLS reported. 36Kr and Yicai also reported the meeting. The reports available give no details of wh…
China's central bank governor meets French presidential adviser
People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met French presidential foreign affairs adviser Bonne (博纳) on October 9, 2026. They exchanged views on the current economic and financial situation and economic and financial cooperation between…
China and Australia hold 26th foreign ministry political consultations in Beijing
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu (马朝旭) held the 26th China–Australia foreign ministry political consultations in Beijing on October 9. The Australian side was represented by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary An Sijie …
French presidential adviser Bonne to visit China for strategic dialogue with Wang Yi
China's foreign ministry announced on October 8 that Bonne (博纳), foreign affairs adviser to the French president, will visit China from October 9 to 13 to hold a new round of the China-France strategic dialogue with Wang Yi. Wang is a membe…
China says G20 trade ministers agreed on food, split on overcapacity and forced labor
China’s Ministry of Commerce said G20 trade ministers, meeting in Milwaukee on 30 September and 1 October, reached a joint statement on opposing the weaponization of food but formed no outcome documents on overcapacity, eliminating forced l…
China nominates Song Li to run for WHO Director-General, foreign ministry says
China has nominated Dr Song Li (宋莉) as a candidate for Director-General of the World Health Organization, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference in Beijing on October 8. Mao said the nomination shows China…
China's foreign ministry refers questions on EU trade commissioner's Beijing visit
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, asked on October 8 what China expects from a visit to Beijing by the EU trade commissioner, said the question should go to China's competent authorities. She said that, as a principle, China h…
Vice Premier He Lifeng holds video call with UK Chancellor on economic and financial ties
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a video call with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Xili (希利) on the afternoon of 8 October, Xinhua reported. The two lead the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue and discussed strengthening economic an…
South Korea decides to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, foreign ministry says
South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on October 8. Chinese outlets including Xinhua, CLS and China News Service carried the report; none gave a reason for the decision.
Russia says it will take reciprocal countermeasures against Japan's new sanctions
Russia's Foreign Ministry said it will take reciprocal countermeasures against Japan's new anti-Russia measures, first targeting areas of importance to Japan, in a commentary by spokesperson Zakharova published on the ministry's website. Ja…
US expels two members of Iran's UN General Assembly delegation
United States officials said two members of Iran's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly were expelled from the country on October 3, after Washington had told the whole delegation to leave days earlier. The US had asked all del…
Togo's Council of Ministers President Faure Gnassingbé to visit China Oct 9-16
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on October 8 that Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, will make an official visit to China from October 9 to 16 at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang. Sp…
Iranian official says uranium enrichment rights are a red line
A senior Iranian official said Iran would not compromise on US recognition of its uranium enrichment rights, according to Chinese reports. The official said details concerning enrichment could be discussed in the future.
China again urges Japan to severely punish knife intruder at its embassy in Japan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on October 8 again urged Japan to severely punish Murata (村田晃大), who she said is an active-duty Japan Self-Defense Forces officer who entered China's embassy in Japan with a knife. She was answ…
Botswana's President Boko to make state visit to China on October 12-17
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko will pay a state visit to China from October 12 to 17, CLS reported on October 9. The visit is at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
Iran and Oman agree on coordinates for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic coordinates of a safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz and on the procedure for registering it with relevant international bodies, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said on October 7, acco…
Britain would expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate closes, reports say
Israeli and British media reports say Britain would expel 27 Israeli diplomats and their families if Israel closes the British consulate in Jerusalem. Israel's foreign minister said Israel would take countermeasures against British restrict…
Russian presidential aide Patrushev to visit China on Oct 8-13, Wang Yi to hold talks
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Oct 7 that Russian presidential aide and Maritime Board chairman Patrushev will visit China from Oct 8 to 13. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and dire…
Trump says US will not attack Iran before Nov 3 midterms; US sanctions 17 vessels
US President Donald Trump said on social media on October 8 that the US and Iran are holding "productive" talks and that the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 congressional midterm elections. The same day the US Treasury announc…
Medvedev warns US against blocking Russia's Rassvet satellite system
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and chairman of United Russia, warned the United States on 4 October not to block Russia's “Rassvet” low-Earth-orbit satellite communications system at Ukraine's request. He said…