News Analysis China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is showcasing to the public a “soft” style of diplomacy that is starkly at odds with the hawkish tone of his recent predecessors. Critics say the sharp shift in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) approach to foreign policy may be an attempt by Xi Jinping’s leadership to…
Deteriorating Economy Sees China Adopt Softer Diplomatic Tone
January 29, 2023
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Beijing Criticises US-New Zealand Joint Statement, Threatens NZ Trade
June 2, 2022
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Beijing has slammed the joint statement by the New Zealand and the United States governments that expressed “grave concerns” on the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) human rights violation record and its current bit to expand influence in the Pacific region. China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian claimed the statement smeared the CCP’s “cooperation” with Pacific…
US Will Face ‘Consequences’ Over Pelosi’s Reported Visit to Taiwan, China Warns
China warned on April 7 that it would respond “resolutely” if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visits Taiwan. Wang Yi, the Chinese regime’s foreign minister, said the response would ensure Washington bears “all the consequences,” without providing details. He also accused the United States of trampling on its “red line” over Taiwan. Pelosi’s trip to Asia…
Chinese Regime Blames the West Amid Mounting Criticism of Its Ties With Russia
March 9, 2022
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As the Chinese regime feels growing heat over its refusal to take a stand against Russia’s invasion, it is turning back to its old tactic: blaming the West. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has precipitated a worsening humanitarian crisis and given rise to allegations of war crimes, but the Chinese regime has placed blame for the…
Beijing’s Spokesman Uses Syrian Photos to Attack US Policy in Afghanistan
Zhao Lijian, spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently tweeted images of a child in war-torn Syria while falsely claiming they were taken in Afghanistan in a swipe against U.S. foreign policy. Zhao, posted four photos on his Twitter account on Jan. 24, with the caption of “After 20 years’ war, this is what…
Beijing Tried to ‘Drive Australia to Its Knees’ With Trade Action: US Advisor
The White House’s Indo-Pacific coordinator, Kurt Campbell, has slammed Beijing’s decision to punish Australia with billions of dollars worth of export restrictions as a form of “dramatic economic warfare” that sought to hurt the nation’s economic and political standing. Speaking at a digital conference hosted by think tank Lowy Institute, Campbell addressed the significant tensions…
Chinese State Media Again Dials Up Propaganda Blaming US as Virus Origin
August 11, 2021
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With the U.S. intelligence community due to produce a report on COVID-19 origins in weeks, the Chinese regime has unleashed a new wave of propaganda and disinformation aimed at painting the United States as the pandemic source. Over the past few weeks, the regime has redoubled efforts to link the virus to the U.S. Army…
Chinese Regime Says Wuhan Lab Scientists ‘Should Be Awarded the Nobel Prize’
June 18, 2021
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A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson claims the Wuhan lab researchers deserve the Nobel Prize just as calls renew for a harder look into whether the virus that causes COVID-19 could have leaked from the facility. The Wuhan Institute of Virology, or WIV, hosts China’s first P4 laboratory, the highest biosafety designation that allows it to…
CCP Appoints More High-Level Government Spokespersons, Indicating ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Will Continue
February 11, 2021
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The Chinese communist regime has announced more appointments in spokesperson positions for central and regional governments in 2021, including new ministerial-level positions. Analysts believe this move by Chinese leader Xi Jinping is to strengthen his grip over official rhetoric in a continuation of his “wolf warrior” approach to international diplomacy. On Feb. 9, the Information Office…
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