Lin Jian

China Clarifies Rare Earth Controls After Trump Backlash

Taiwan hopes new US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

China reiterates firm opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

China secured strategic advantage in Middle Eastern stability without military intervention through a US-Iran agreement, stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz-critical for 34 percent of global seaborne crude oil and Asian energy security, particularly benefiting China's 50 percent crude oil import dependency.

G7 nations unveil an initiative to reduce reliance on Chinese critical minerals, drawing criticism from Beijing.

China welcomed the US-Iran peace agreement while claiming diplomatic credit, yet simultaneously provided Iran weapons, rejected UN sanctions, and faced US sanctions on nine entities for supporting Iranian arms procurement.

China opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, with its position being consistent and clear, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

China's Wang Yi will visit India for a BRICS security meeting next week.

Philippines confirms removal of a Chinese floating platform at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Drone 'partnership' mask for remilitarization: China Daily editorial

NATO Secretary General comments on China's assistance in training Russian military personnel

China will provide new humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon to support post-conflict recovery.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Begins First Visit to China Since Appointment as President

China's military threat to Australia is expected to grow over the next decade, with cyberattacks and cable disruptions posing immediate risks.

China claims its military growth benefits world peace, dismissing a report warning of a potential strike on Australia.

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing visited China to strengthen trade ties with Xi Jinping, seeking deeper bilateral cooperation as the isolated Southeast Asian nation relies on Beijing's strategic support following its 2021 military coup.

China welcomes the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and appreciates Pakistan's mediation efforts.

China strategically positioned itself as a neutral peace broker during the Iran-US conflict, hosting foreign leaders and earning international praise while maintaining energy security, thereby enhancing its global diplomatic influence amid perceived American power limitations.

China's position of opposing US arms sales to Taiwan consistent, clear: spokesperson

China denied NATO accusations of supporting Russia in Ukraine, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian asserting Beijing hasn't supplied lethal weapons to either party and maintains objective neutrality while criticizing NATO's Cold War mentality.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India for a BRICS security meeting to normalize ties.

The G7 announced a critical minerals coordination plan to reduce Chinese dependency, targeting no single country supply exceeding 60 percent of rare earth imports, while China currently controls 90 percent of global processing capacity, drawing Beijing's criticism.

Taiwan's President Lai urged swift US approval of a $14 billion arms sale, reaffirming the island's rejection of Chinese unification as Beijing escalates military pressure across the Indo-Pacific region.

China raises ‘serious concern’ over US-Japan ‘extended nuclear deterrence’

China rejects NATO's accusations of aiding Russia, citing its impartial stance on the Ukraine crisis.

Taiwan's president hopes for a $14 billion US arms sale to be approved as soon as possible.

China claims sovereign right to conduct activities at Huangyan Dao, citing indisputable sovereignty over the island and its waters.

Philippines confirms China removed a floating structure from disputed Scarborough Shoal.

China rejects EU allegations of training Russian troops, calling them groundless and a smear.

China confirmed a Chinese-crewed oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz Monday with no casualties reported, amid escalating Middle East tensions that have disrupted maritime traffic and stranded thousands of seafarers in the Gulf.

China welcomes the US-Iran peace agreement and hopes it will be signed as scheduled.

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in China for a five-day visit to strengthen ties with Chinese leaders.

All parties should commit to path of peace: China Daily editorial

The US and Iran reached a preliminary peace agreement ending their war with immediate military operations cessation on all fronts including Lebanon, lifting the US blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and scheduling a formal Friday signing in Switzerland to address nuclear issues during a 60-day negotiation period.

China enhanced its global influence by positioning itself as a neutral peacemaker during the Iran conflict, hosting foreign leaders while maintaining Iranian oil purchases, ultimately gaining diplomatic credibility as the US-Iran interim agreement emerged.

Taiwan requested U.S. approval of a $14 billion military aid package to strengthen defenses against escalating Chinese pressure, reflecting growing regional tensions and Taiwan's strategic reliance on American security support.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly opposed U.S. extended deterrence talks with South Korea and Japan, warning that nuclear cooperation increases proliferation and conflict risks, while particularly criticizing Japan's nuclear dependence despite advocating disarmament.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi will attend a Brics national security meeting in Delhi next week.

China fires back at NATO over Russia support accusations

The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to ease tensions and consolidate ceasefire momentum.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the BRICS NSAs meeting in New Delhi on June 22-23.

China urges the G7 to stop undermining global trade order by reducing dependence on Chinese rare earths and critical minerals.

EU intelligence confirmed China trained hundreds of Russian soldiers at military installations before deployment to Ukraine, with NATO monitoring the support arrangement among Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran amid ongoing conflict.

China expresses concern over incidents targeting its missions in Japan, citing slow investigation into a break-in at its embassy.

Philippines confirms a floating platform has been removed from Scarborough Shoal.

China denied EU allegations that its military trained Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, while the EU sanctioned 21 Chinese and Russian entities for supporting Russia's war effort amid escalating missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.

China and Russia shaped a US-Iran ceasefire deal through diplomatic engagement, with experts predicting continued influence over future Washington-Tehran negotiations amid broader geopolitical competition.

China marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation with a grand reception in Beijing.

China slams Australian think tank’s claim of ‘Chinese military threat’ as grave strategic miscalculation

Myanmar's president visited China to strengthen trade ties, marking his second state visit since taking civilian office in April, as the nation remains diplomatically isolated following the 2021 military coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.