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Pedro Sánchez encourages dialogue between Xi Jinping and Ukrainian president during China visit
Spain’s prime minister has said he conveyed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Xi Jinping, urging Beijing to discuss peace plans with Kyiv directly, during a visit to China aimed at boosting ties between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters on Friday from the Spanish embassy in Beijing, Pedro Sánchez said the talks with the Chinese president had “transmitted our concern at the illegal invasion of Ukraine”, as well as “encouraged Xi to talk to President Zelenskiy” to learn first-hand about the peace plan proposed by Kyiv.

Assistant trade minister, Tim Ayres, says he does not believe Aukus plans will disrupt efforts to stabilise the relationship
Australian and Chinese officials will meet in Beijing next week in an effort to resolve continuing trade disputes between the two countries.
Australia’s assistant minister for trade, Tim Ayres, said the “highly technical discussions” loomed as the next opportunity for Australia to make progress with its largest trading partner.

Chinese-owned firm caught in geopolitical standoff, with US lawmakers leading charge against it
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APACC to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on April 29 The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) in Clawson is starting its celebration of Asian American Pacific ...

Amid allegations of bias against Asian students in its admissions process, Harvard University welcomed its largest proportion of Asian American first-year students in its history this week. From a ...

Amid allegations of bias against Asian students in its admissions process, Harvard University welcomed its largest proportion of Asian American first-year students in its history this week. From a ...

Tickets are on sale now for Oregon American Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) Food + Wine’s first-ever wine festival. This is a party you want to attend. The Oregon AAPI Food & Wine Fest is the brainchild ...

Pew’s survey found that Americans have limited confidence in American social media companies but are even more wary of Chinese social media companies. About 88% said they have little or no confidence ...

Thirty-two adult Chinese nationals were charged with overstaying their visas, said Col. Tawee Kutthalaeng, chief of the Pattaya-area Nong Prue police station. Children were not charged, he said. The ...

More than 60 members of a Chinese Christian church have been detained in Thailand, supporters said Friday, raising fears that they may be returned to their home country, where they face possible ...

Tsai Ing-wen’s trip causing controversy in China, with the government labelling it a ‘provocation’
Chinese officials have warned of “serious” consequences if Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, meets the US House speaker next week, after Tsai arrived in New York to crowds of supporters and protesters.
Tsai is during her 10-day visit to Taiwan’s diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize. Her itinerary has not been disclosed and none of the events were open to the public or media.

More than 60 members of a Chinese Christian church have been detained in Thailand, supporters said Friday, raising fears they may be returned to their home country, where they face possible ...