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Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) won the Republican nomination to challenge Arizona's Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, in November. The race was called early in the night, after he took more than 70 percent of the vote. Biggs was the candidate whom President Donald Trump endorsed early on. The president also posted photos touting several of the candidates he endorsed in Arizona who won their primaries.Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a gathering of ASEAN ministers in the Philippines. The two discussed a possible U.S. summit between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September. This was the highest-level contact between the United States and the Chinese regime since Trump's trip to Beijing in May.A third American service member, Sergeant Michael Swinton of North Carolina, has been identified after a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone at an air base in the Middle East. The Pentagon also says that Sergeant Angel Rampersad of New York disappeared during last week's attack at an air base in Jordan and is currently believed to be dead. Trump is expected to attend the dignified transfer of two other soldiers killed in Jordan at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday.

During a meeting with the Philippine's foreign affairs chief in Manila, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lodged a strong protest against the Philippine personnel's recent ramming of Chinese law-enforcement vessels at Ren'ai Jiao. He called on the Philippines to immediately stop provocative actions on maritime issues, and take tangible steps to stabilize bilateral ties.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China stands ready to work with ASEAN to foster a new narrative of peace, stability, cooperation and friendship in the South China Sea. He also discussed the issue with Malaysia's foreign minister, saying the early conclusion of consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea will help safeguard peace and stability in the region.

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The hottest name in China's domestic AI industry is Moonshot. The company's AI model -- known as Kimi K3 -- was released last Friday. It shows China is closing the gap on OpenAI and Anthropic more rapidly than anticipated -- even with limited access to the most advanced processors from Nvidia. We speak about the market reaction with David Savage, Bloomberg's MLIV Strategist. And -- Top diplomats from across South East Asia are gathering at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend along with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. There is a lot of topics in focus, including Myanmar's future, the situation in the Middle East, China and Philippines bilateral relations. Bloomberg TV Host Avril Hong spoke to Bec Strating, Director of La Trobe Centre for Global Security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While meeting his Norwegian counterpart during the last leg of his four-nation tour in northern Europe, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Espen Barth Eide that the two sides should elevate bilateral trade, and sign a China-Norway free trade agreement at an early date.

China marks the 89th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident, the start of Japan's full-scale invasion and China's whole-nation resistance against Japanese aggression (01:02). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on China and Norway to work toward an early conclusion of a free trade agreement during talks with his Norwegian counterpart (07:57). The UN welcomes Hamas' announcement that it will transfer the administration of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee (33:21).

China and Finland have pledged to strengthen cooperation and coordination and to jointly address challenges. The announcement comes following a meeting between Finnish President Alexander Stubb and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

In a meeting with his Danish counterpart, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is ready to maintain high-level exchanges with Denmark and strengthen cooperation in various sectors (01:03). A Chinese envoy has urged all parties to avoid threatening rhetoric and military adventurism, and to return to dialogue, amid unrelenting tensions between the US and Iran (09:35). A trial aiming to treat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is underway (20:15).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and called on both sides to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway starting on Thursday. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Wang will hold talks with his counterparts during the week-long trip.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi congratulated Pakistan on facilitating the first-phase peace deal between Iran and the United States, stressing that working for peace is an international responsibility shared by all countries.

A senior CPC official says China and the DPRK have reached new consensus on bilateral ties (01:06). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is calling for better understanding and mutual trust through dialogue in remarks marking the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations (06:02). The number of people killed in Monday's powerful earthquake in the southern Philippines has risen to 45 (12:56).

Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong discusses his recent trip to Taiwan, which he says he took to assert Canadian sovereignty after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned MPs against visiting what they say is a renegade state. This week, the top Chinese diplomat visited Canada for the first time in a decade.Chong examines China's continuing foreign interference operations in Canada, criticizes the government's lack of transparency regarding its new strategic partnership with Beijing, and addresses concerns about forced labour products entering Canada. Chong also outlines how a Conservative government would approach Canada-China relations while diversifying trade away from the United States.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer Amal Attar-Guzman - EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese foreign ministry says UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will visit China from Monday to Wednesday. She will hold the 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stressed the importance of enhancing the voice of developing countries and small and medium-sized countries while attending a meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the UN (01:01). Strategic stability is one key topic at the Shangri-La Dialogue (18:19). And US officials say Washington and Iran have an MoU to extend the ceasefire and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but Tehran denies a deal is finalized (21:00).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has put forward nine new proposals to strengthen global governance during a meeting at the United Nations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has presided over a UN Security Council meeting and highlighted China's efforts in promoting peace and providing assistance (01:02). Profits of China's major industrial firms rose more than 18 percent on a yearly basis during the first four months of the year (36:46). And Japan has enacted a law to establish a National Intelligence Council, but the move has drawn protests from citizens demanding explanations (22:51).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted the country's contributions to the United Nations. Wang said China has promoted peace talks during global conflicts and supported development efforts.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, who is on a working visit to China from Sunday to Tuesday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is willing to work with Liberia to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South during his talks with his Liberian counterpart Sara Beysolow Nyanti.

Trade ties and tariff relief were supposed to be the key issues on the agenda during US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week. But with the Iran war unresolved and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, the conflict is to take precedence. China is a major importer of Iranian oil and analysts say Mr Trump will try to push Beijing to decrease its purchases as a way of increasing pressure on Tehran. China's relationship with Iran is significant. But Beijing also has important economic partnerships in Gulf states, which Iran has routinely attacked since the conflict began. China has been treading carefully throughout the war, not aligning itself explicitly with any one side. A week before Mr Trump's visit, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in Beijing, when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an end to the hostilities. But the meeting also came after China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution in April to reopen the strait. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher asks where China stands in the power struggle between Tehran and Washington, and whether Beijing could play a role in defusing the conflict. She speaks to Chuchu Zhang, deputy director at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies at Fudan University in China.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to continue its mediation efforts and help address issues surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said China and the United States should explore a proper way for major countries to get along, and jointly contribute to world peace and stability. He made the remarks when meeting with a visiting delegation of U.S. senators in Beijing.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the situation in the Middle East is at a critical juncture, as he met his Iranian counterpart and emphasized the importance of remaining committed to negotiations (01:04). The WHO says there may have been human-to-human transmission of the hantavirus on a cruise ship after identifying at least seven confirmed or suspected cases, including three deaths (13:15). And the May Day holiday in China saw over 1.5 billion domestic passenger trips, and more than 11.2 million cross-border trips by Chinese and foreign travelers (21:26).

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with him.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations. He was speaking in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have held strategic talks in Beijing, calling for closer cooperation and support for global free trade.

Foreign Ministers of Australia and Belgium will visit China this week at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Myanmar's new President U Min Aung Hlaing says his country will never allow any activities that harm China's interests within its borders during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Nay Pyi Taw.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the country and Thailand to make new contributions to promoting the solidarity and development of the Global South. He has held the third meeting of the consultation mechanism between the foreign ministers of the two countries with his Thai counterpart.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday to Sunday. He and Defense Minister Dong Jun will attend the first meeting of the China-Cambodia 2+2 strategic dialogue between the foreign and defense ministries.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the country supports maintaining the momentum of ceasefire efforts and peace talks between Iran and the United States.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held talks in Beijing, discussing preparations for a meeting between the two heads of state later this year.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with North Korea to consolidate positive momentum in bilateral relations.

China has expressed its readiness to work closely with Russia to help ease tensions in the Middle East. In a phone call, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov agreed on the need for a ceasefire and a return to dialogue.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has discussed the Middle East situation in separate phone calls with top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Germany and the EU, urging a halt to hostilities and the protection of civilian targets (01:11). Many in China are going on vacation looking for new experiences during the Qingming Festival holiday this weekend (12:45). And Russia is preparing to send a second oil tanker to Cuba after a vessel delivered the first shipment to the island in months (22:46).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with Bahrain to help end conflict and restore stability in the Middle East during a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China and the UK should commit to safeguarding the principles of the United Nations Charter and the basic norms of international relations, and protecting the foundation of world peace from damage.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue and consultation. He was speaking during a phone call with his Afghan counterpart.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stressed that head-of-state diplomacy is the cornerstone of the country's foreign policy.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and the United States to commit to a spirit of mutual respect, hold the bottom line of peaceful coexistence and strive for the prospect of win-win cooperation.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China will focus on translating the goal of building an Asia-Pacific community into action, and turn the blueprint into reality.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held his annual press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress in Beijing. What key signals does this press conference send about China's diplomatic priorities at a time of profound global uncertainty? Host Ge Anna is joined by Zha Daojiong, Professor of international political economy at the School of International Studies at Peking University; Andy Mok, Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said refraining from the use or threat of force in international relations is in the fundamental interests of all parties, including Israel. He was speaking during a phone conversation with the Israeli foreign minister.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said China values its traditional friendship with Iran and supports the country in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the attack on Iran and the killing of its supreme leader violate the international law and the basic norms of international relations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. He urged both sides to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and make 2026 a year in which China and the United States move toward mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on countries to set aside differences and pursue win-win cooperation. The Chinese diplomat stressed dialogue in his address to the Munich Security Conference.

While global attention was fixed on the fallout from U.S. intervention in Venezuela and rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi quietly toured three African countries in a notably low-profile visit. Eric, Cobus, and Géraud unpack why this understated trip mattered despite attracting little media attention, and examine its timing alongside a controversial BRICS naval exercise held off the coast of South Africa.