Xi Urges 18 New Ambassadors to Explore the Chinese Mainland
On January 16, President Xi Jinping received credentials from 18 new ambassadors in Beijing and urged them to travel across the Chinese mainland for deeper cultural insights.
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The Chinese Mainland and Canada Issue Joint Statement
The Chinese mainland and Canada released a joint statement after their leaders’ meeting today. The full text is now available—here’s how to navigate it.
Chinese Mainland Envoy Urges Restraint at UNSC Over Iran
At a UNSC meeting on Jan. 15, the Chinese mainland’s envoy Sun Lei urged restraint over the Iran situation, calling for Iranian self-determination and for the U.S. to honor the UN Charter.
Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela ‘Not Afraid’ of Diplomatic Showdown with U.S.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared in Caracas that Venezuela is “not afraid” to confront the U.S. diplomatically, calling for unity to defend national sovereignty and vowing to stand firm.
Xi Jinping Receives 18 New Ambassadors in Beijing
President Xi Jinping received credentials from 18 new ambassadors in Beijing on January 16, 2026, marking a fresh chapter in the Chinese mainland’s global diplomatic ties.
Xi Jinping Meets Canada’s PM Mark Carney in Beijing
President Xi Jinping met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Friday, aiming to strengthen China-Canada ties in trade, climate action and cultural exchange.
Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Beijing Visit Called ‘Pivotal and Historic’
Chinese FM Wang Yi calls Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Beijing trip ‘pivotal and historic,’ marking the first such visit in eight years and boosting Canada-mainland ties.
Xi’s Envoy Zheng Jianbang to Attend Guinea’s Presidential Inauguration
Zheng Jianbang, special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, will attend Guinean President Doumbouya’s inauguration in Conakry on Jan 17, 2026, highlighting deepening China-Guinea ties.
Chinese mainland urges peace, restraint in Iran
The Chinese mainland calls for peace and restraint in Iran after a Jan. 15 call between FM Wang Yi and Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing dialogue and UN Charter principles.
How a Trump Admin Could Swap Sanctions for Real Aid to Iran
A fresh look at how Trump’s admin could have traded sanctions for smart relief—medical aid, energy cooperation, cultural ties—to offer Iran the real help it needs.