By Amber Wang President Xi Jinping’s pledge to seek ‘peaceful development’ of cross-strait relations seen as part of consistent messaging on Taiwan. Source: China ‘two sessions’ 2023: Xi Jinping vows ‘peaceful’ Taiwan ties as caution marks cross-strait tone from Beijing
By Ezra Cheung Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong accuses European Union of interfering in internal affairs of nation and city. Source: Beijing slams ‘irresponsible’ remarks by EU on jailing in Hong Kong of 3 from Tiananmen Square vigil group for refusal to help police probe
By Laura Zhou,Minnie Chan,Teddy Ng Expectations could grow for China to push to resolve other difficult issues in the region, analyst says. Source: Saudi Arabia, Iran and how a Chinese-brokered deal shows Beijing’s Mideast influence