Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on Wednesday a Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.   Speaking at an official ceremony at the Kremlin, Putin highlighted that this declaration among other things outlines measures aimed at enhancing regional partnerships and border cooperation.   Putin also mentionedContinue Reading

China, Spain to Build More Strategically Resilient, Dynamic, Internationally Influential Bilateral Ties – Xi

  China is willing to work with Spain to build a more strategically resilient and dynamic comprehensive strategic partnership with greater international influence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.   Xi made the remarks when meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain, who is on a state visit toContinue Reading

Tokyo Protests After Russia Bars 30 Japanese Officials in Response to Ukraine Sanctions.

  Japan decried as “absolutely unacceptable” on Wednesday Russia’s extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo’s sanctions over Moscow’s nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine.   Following similar moves by Western nations, Japan had placed additional sanctions on Russian companies, individualsContinue Reading

Spanish King to Visit China

  King Felipe VI of Spain arrived in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province, on Monday, kicking off his first state visit to China since he ascended the throne in 2014. He will also travel to Beijing to meet Chinese leaders. According to media reports, King Felipe VI,Continue Reading

Nation Condemns Japan PM’s Remarks

  China expressed strong dissatisfaction over and firm opposition to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks suggesting possible military involvement in the Taiwan Strait, urging Japan on Monday to immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs. Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers last week that a Taiwan emergency involving the useContinue Reading