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China reacts to US ‘moon takeover’ claims

Posted on July 7, 2022July 7, 2022By Editor

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has accused NASA’s administrator of an ‘irresponsible smear’. … Read More >China reacts to US ‘moon takeover’ claims

Russia

Moscow responds to revelations of British political interference in Russia

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022By Editor

Foreign Ministry reacts to leak of documents on London’s spending on pushing its agenda in country. … Read More >Moscow responds to revelations of British political interference in Russia

Bahrain tells its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately after minister’s Yemen comments anger Gulf states

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021By Editor

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry has called on its citizens to leave Lebanon, warning their safety could be at risk if they remain, amid a deepening diplomatic rift between the states. Bahrain had already expelled Lebanon’s envoy. … Read More >Bahrain tells its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately after minister’s Yemen comments anger Gulf states

Discrimination against Chinese has become ‘chronic disease’ in American society, says Beijing

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed that discrimination and persecution of Chinese people is a chronic disease that has existed in US society for a long time and has been furthered by attempts to smear the Beijing government. … Read More >Discrimination against Chinese has become ‘chronic disease’ in American society, says Beijing

China tells Australia to ‘drop Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice’ after ex-PM Abbott visits Taiwan, pledging support

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021By Editor

Beijing has registered “solemn representations” with Canberra after former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited Taiwan, implying that Australia would support the island against Beijing, which considers it part of China. … Read More >China tells Australia to ‘drop Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice’ after ex-PM Abbott visits Taiwan, pledging support

US uses humanitarian aid for ‘sinister political purposes,’ says analysis published by North Korean Foreign Ministry

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021By Editor

An article featured on the website of North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has accused Washington of weaponizing foreign aid in order to exert pressure and control over countries desperate for humanitarian assistance. … Read More >US uses humanitarian aid for ‘sinister political purposes,’ says analysis published by North Korean Foreign Ministry

China will take ‘all necessary measures’ to defend companies blacklisted by US – Foreign Ministry

Posted on July 9, 2021July 9, 2021By Editor

Beijing will defend the interests of Chinese companies hit by US sanctions, the country’s Foreign Ministry has said. It added that the US only hurts investors and itself when attacking Chinese entities. … Read More >China will take ‘all necessary measures’ to defend companies blacklisted by US – Foreign Ministry

Russia

Russian diplomat urges Japan to improve ties instead of making statements on the Kurils

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021By Editor

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also criticized Tokyo’s desire to link territorial claims to Moscow with Russia’s activity on its sovereign territory … Read More >Russian diplomat urges Japan to improve ties instead of making statements on the Kurils

China criticizes US for being ‘world’s number one secret stealer’ after reports of NSA spying on allied leaders

Posted on June 5, 2021June 5, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke of US intelligence practices after Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel demanded answers about reports that Washington used Danish intelligence to monitor its allied leaders. … Read More >China criticizes US for being ‘world’s number one secret stealer’ after reports of NSA spying on allied leaders

Beijing accuses Tokyo of ‘whitewashing’ plans to dump nuclear wastewater into sea as Japan reportedly blows $18mn on PR op

Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021By Editor

Beijing has hit out at Tokyo once again over its plans to dump more than a million tons of nuclear wastewater into the ocean, claiming Japan is now trying, unsuccessfully, to “whitewash” its controversial project. … Read More >Beijing accuses Tokyo of ‘whitewashing’ plans to dump nuclear wastewater into sea as Japan reportedly blows $18mn on PR op