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China has denied reports of supplying satellite imagery and chip manufacturing equipment to Iran. Beijing stated it has made its own efforts to push for a ceasefire in the region. This comes after Iran and the US agreed to a pause in hostilities. China maintains an objective and impartial stance on the Iran issue, promoting peace talks.

China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan, aims for long-term regional stability.

Pakistan, Iran and the US all acknowledged China's role in enabling a last-minute US-Iran ceasefire.

China confirmed in an official announcement Monday that President Xi Jinping won’t participate in the G20 summit in India but offered no explanation for his absence. The Chinese foreign ministry expressed hope that the Delhi summit will forge a consensus on issues related to global economy and development.

China's Premier Li Qiang will attend the China-ASEAN expo in Nanning City, Guangxi on Sept. 17, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. This year is the 20th anniversary of the expo, which is a key platform to deepen cooperation and promote trade investment liberalisation, spokesperson mao ning told a regular press briefing.

Beijing said Friday that it does not ask companies to hand over data gathered overseas, as Chinese-owned TikTok faces calls for a ban in the United States.

China said on Thursday it hopes an upcoming visit by a top official to North Korea will encourage a "deepening" of ties with Pyongyang. "We believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, this visit can be a complete success and promote the further deepening and development of China-DPRK ties," foreign ministry spokesperson mao ning said, referring to a visit to Pyongyang by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong this week.

Tsering said that the Dalai Lama himself has to decide where he is going to be reborn and to whom he is going to be reborn and added that it is not something that a government can decide, particularly the one who does not believe in any religion.

China has urged India to manage Taiwan-related matters carefully, following the opening of a new Taiwan consulate office in Mumbai. Beijing emphasized that India should avoid actions impacting Sino-India relations, adhering to the one-China principle. This development occurs amid ongoing negotiations to de-escalate border tensions between China and India. The new office's opening occurred amid ongoing efforts by China and India to ease tensions on their Himalayan border, a longstanding point of conflict.

Beijing on Thursday condemned US President Joe Biden for what it called "extremely irresponsible" remarks in which he said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping faced "enormous problems".

China on Monday said the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration has sent a “positive signal” that the member countries of the influential grouping are joining hands in tackling global challenges and economic recovery. India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit held under its presidency adopted a consensus declaration overcoming major differences on the Russia-Ukraine war, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for ending the "global trust deficit".

China emphasizes stable ties with India to address border issues. Both countries aim for peace and tranquility at the borders. India highlights the need for normalcy in relations with China.

China on Tuesday confirmed that its foreign minister Qin Gang will be visiting India on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in March. The Chinese foreign minister's visit comes just days after India said it will send a strong message to the Chinese government warning them over increased aggression at the LAC.

The Chinese foreign ministry cautioned Argentina against a "serious mistake" in diplomacy if it severs ties with major nations like China and Brazil. Emphasizing China's significance as a crucial trading partner, spokesperson mao ning highlighted the elected government's prioritization of Sino-Argentine relations. This comes in response to Argentina's recent election of President Javier Milei, a right-wing libertarian expressing reservations about engaging with "communists" and advocating for stronger ties with the United States.

The Chinese foreign ministry said on friday that they welcome the products and services of any country, as long as they comply with China's law's and regulations. Ministry spokesperson mao ning made the remark at a regular press briefing when asked about a United States lawmaker saying China's iPhone ban at state institutions aimed to limit US firms.

China vowed on Monday to "firmly defend" its sovereignty and insisted Taiwan was an "inalienable" part of its territory, after the island said it had detected Chinese warships and coast guard vessels in its waters. Taiwan's defence ministry said it also spotted Chinese coast guard vessels and that Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) had restricted the airspace off the Chinese coast.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia next week for a gathering of counterparts from the BRICS group of emerging economies, Beijing said Friday. Mao said that BRICS was "an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries", and that members "have always been committed to safeguarding multilateralism".

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visits the Philippine island of Palawan in the South China Sea, part of a three-day trip to an Asian ally that is central to America's bid to counter China's increasingly assertive stance in the region. Beijing claims almost all the South China Sea, which is believed to contain massive oil and gas deposits and through which billions of dollars in trade passes each year.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently received thanks from Chinese government officials for what is seen as a ‘pro-China’ viewpoint on Taiwan which he shared as part of an interview with The Financial Times. In the interview, Musk said that Taiwan should be basically under the control of China, with a “more lenient” arrangement than Hong Kong.