China and Philippines Pledge ‘Peace and Stability’ in South China Sea
On Monday, the foreign ministers of China and the Philippines declared their support for “peace and stability” in the South China Sea, largely along Beijing’s terms.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Urges Pompeo to Repair Damaged Relations
After meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Sunday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a senior Chinese cabinet official named Yang Jiechi.
China Rejects Trump’s Allegation of Election Interference
President Donald Trump claimed at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that China is attempting to interfere in the 2018 U.S. election. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi denied the allegation, insisting the Chinese “do not and will not” interfere in the domestic politics of other countries.
Pompeo: China Will Maintain Sanctions Against North Korea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced at a press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Thursday that China will maintain sanctions against North Korea “until such time as denuclearization is, in fact, complete.”
China: U.S. Disinviting China from Pacific Military Exercise ‘Not Constructive’
The Chinese Defense Ministry criticized the United States on Thursday for withdrawing China’s invitation to participate in the Rim of the Pacific international military exercise (RIMPAC). The U.S. rescinded the invitation due to China’s aggressive militarization of the South China Sea.
Trump Administration Reaches Agreement with China to Keep ZTE Alive
The Trump administration has agreed with China on a broad outline of a plan to save Chinese telecom giant ZTE.
