China removes defence minister, ousts ex-FM from cabinet BEIJING: China removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted ex-foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet on... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
World British foreign minister to visit China this month after delay British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is due to visit China at the end of this month, three sources familiar with... Published 21 Aug, 2023 02:25pm
World ‘Not found’: China’s ex-foreign minister is gone but wait for explanation goes on BEIJING: Hours after China’s top legislature convened a special meeting last week to remove foreign minister Qin... Published 01 Aug, 2023 10:23am
World China slams ‘malicious hype’ over FM Qin Gang’s dismissal BEIJING: China said Thursday it opposed “malicious hype” concerning this week’s removal of foreign minister Qin... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 05:08pm
World China refuses to say why foreign minister Qin Gang removed BEIJING: China refused to disclose on Wednesday why Qin Gang had been sacked as foreign minister, insisting it was... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:06pm
World A familiar face for the US as China’s Wang returns as foreign minister WASHINGTON: China’s decision to reappoint its top diplomat Wang Yi as foreign minister one month after former rising... Published 26 Jul, 2023 09:48am
World China replaces foreign minister Qin with Wang Yi after weeks of speculation BEIJING: China removed Foreign Minister Qin Gang from his post on Tuesday after a one-month absence from public... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 07:12pm
World China’s foreign minister to miss ASEAN meet, deepening mystery over whereabouts China’s foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia as expected this week, sources... Published 11 Jul, 2023 10:47am
Editorials US-China relations EDITORIAL: It’s strange that US President Joe Biden chose to call his Chinese counterpart a “dictator” at a... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
World Wagner ends revolt but Putin’s grip questioned MOSCOW: Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:09am
World China, Russia diplomats discuss 'issues of common concern' in Beijing: ministry BEIJING: China's foreign minister Qin Gang met with Russia's deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko in Beijing on... Updated 25 Jun, 2023 05:00pm
World Blinken, Qin hold ‘candid’ talks, US and China agree to meet again BEIJING: The US secretary of state and Chinese foreign minister on Sunday held what both called candid and... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:55am
World US, China express desire to stabilize relationship: State Dept officials BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang both expressed a desire during... Published 18 Jun, 2023 09:44pm
World China FM tells Blinken relationship with US facing ‘new difficulties’: ministry BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday that relations... Published 14 Jun, 2023 10:39am
World China, Europe must ‘oppose the Cold War mentality’: China FM OSLO: China and Europe must together reject “the Cold War mentality”, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on... Published 12 May, 2023 07:27pm
World China, France agree to strengthen economic ties PARIS/BEIJING: French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang agreed on the need to... Published 11 May, 2023 01:25pm
World Germany, China clash over Ukraine BERLIN: China and Germany traded barbs Tuesday over Ukraine, with Beijing warning the EU against sanctions targeting... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
World Germany, China clash over Ukraine BERLIN: China and Germany traded barbs Tuesday over Ukraine, with Beijing warning the EU against sanctions targeting... Published 09 May, 2023 07:46pm
World China in touch with all parties in seeking Ukraine ceasefire BERLIN: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday that Beijing would maintain lines of communication with... Published 09 May, 2023 06:48pm
World China says imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Monday it is imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations after a... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Pakistan Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow to deal with security challenges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have resolved they will not allow any individual, party or group,... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s not what you say in this country that matters it’s who says it “Ooopsy daisy.” “There are too many ooopsy daisy moments in this country today so you will have to narrow it... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Editorials Impasse: Qin has power beyond exhortation EDITORIAL: In a visible departure from successive Chinese governments’ policy not to comment on any country’s... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
World China foreign minister calls to ‘stabilise relations’ with US BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with the US ambassador on Monday, Beijing said, during which... Published 08 May, 2023 09:42pm
World China foreign minister to visit Germany, France this week BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Germany, France and Norway from Monday to Friday, Beijing... Published 08 May, 2023 01:33pm
World China foreign minister says imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations BEIJING: China’s foreign minister Qin Gang said it is imperative to stabilise Sino-U.S. relations, avoid a downward... Published 08 May, 2023 10:20am
Pakistan Debt trap propaganda: Qin, Bilawal dismiss West’s ‘concerns’ Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister urge the country’s political forces to build a consensus for upholding political stability to more effectively address domestic and external challenges Updated 07 May, 2023 09:59am
Print Trilateral dialogue: Socioeconomic uplift tied to Afghan peace ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, China and Afghanistan on Saturday stressed the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan... Updated 07 May, 2023 09:46am
Print Pakistan, China resolve to strengthen time-tested ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Saturday reaffirmed their firm resolve to further strengthen their “time-tested and... Updated 07 May, 2023 12:56pm
Pakistan Peace in Afghanistan vital for prosperity of region: FM Bilawal Says Pakistan looks forward to collaborating with China and other stakeholders to achieve peace in the region Updated 06 May, 2023 06:35pm