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The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 1
War in Ukraine
Kyiv has been particularly scornful of Beijing's calls for talks to strike a peace deal, but Wang reiterated China's offer to help broker an end to fighting.
Sep. 29
US
America’s top diplomat met with his Chinese counterpart at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to raise the issue of China’s continuing support for Russia’s war machine.
Sep. 28
China
Yet more evidence of Russia using military equipment originating from China is evidenced by armored vehicles on the battlefield in Ukraine and deployed by Moscow’s Metro security department.
Sep. 24
Russia
Nearly two decades into its establishment, the multilateral organization BRICS remains a mere talking shop with no coherent agenda or mission statement.
Sep. 22
China
Unnamed European intelligence officials said the drone is designated Garpiya-A1, though details on the drone – including its type and deployments – remain extremely scarce.
Sep. 13
Russia
A senior US official has upped the ante and accused Beijing of aiding Russia’s military development and production in exchange for advanced submarine, missile and other technology.
Sep. 12
China
A Ukrainian expert has cast doubt on claims that Russia’s new tethered military drone was developed by the Novgorod NPC Ushkuy plant and is actually a Chinese commercial import.
Sep. 11
Russia
Naval and air forces will take part in the "North-Joint 2024" exercises in the skies and around the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk, off Russia's coast, China's defence ministry said.
Sep. 9
Russia
The Taiwanese president cited a treaty signed by the Qing government which saw China ceding territories to Russia, and suggested Beijing reclaim those lands “for the sake of territorial integrity.”
Sep. 3
US
Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, the first US National Security Advisor to visit China since 2016, for three days of talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.
Aug. 29
China
Wearing a cream baker boy hat, Kim was shown beaming as he watched, aided by high-powered binoculars, as the drones blew up targets, images in state media showed.
Aug. 26
Europe
Mongolia, planned as a transit country for Russia’s Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to northeastern China, did not include the project in its development plans through to 2028.
Aug. 22
War in Ukraine
AFU’s Spec Ops units use US weapons to hit pontoon bridge in Russia; Putin and China’s Quiang tout “deepening relationship” at Kremlin; Western sanctions are taking effect on Moscow’s power grid.
Aug. 22
Russia
Li's visit comes as China and Russia ramp up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts.
Aug. 19
War in Ukraine
Kyiv has deployed thousands of troops to the surprise operation, seizing the battlefield initiative after months of slow Russian advances across the east.
Aug. 12
Why India is not a fence sitter and has plainly chosen to side with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Nov. 17