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Ambassador Burns Statement for Human Rights Day 2024 Today the United States joins the international community in celebrating the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which proclaims “a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want [. . .] as the […]
US president-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated pick of Marco Rubio as his top diplomat would set a precedent by putting a China-sanctioned official in charge of handling relations with the world’s second-biggest power. Trump is eyeing the Florida senator to serve as secretary of state when he returns to the White House, according to major US […]
The first dusting of snow in one of China’s coldest regions has brought with it an early start to the local tourism season, and travel agency manager Wang Dingming is bracing for not only the bitterly freezing temperatures, but also perhaps his busiest year ever. “In the past, the peak season would start in December. […]
British foreign minister David Lammy on Saturday called for a resumption of dialogue between London and Beijing, urging the two sides to engage in “more diplomacy” as he concluded a rare diplomatic visit to China. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on October 3, 2024. Photo: Isaac Atkin-Mayne/FCDO. China and Britain are seeking to reset ties […]