Day: September 3, 2026

Xi Jinping has urged Middle Eastern nations to build a self-led security model, signalling a push to cut reliance on Washington following further US-Iran military clashes, although China’s president did not position Beijing as an alternative security guarantor. On his first visit to Egypt in a decade, Xi made the proposal during talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi at Cairo’s Ittihadiya Palace on Wednesday. Analysts said the meeting reflected Egypt’s efforts to strengthen relations with China while maintaining its ties with the US. Beijing and Cairo aligned on Gaza, Red…

Beijing said it conducted a routine patrol in waters east of Taiwan on Thursday, the latest in weeks of ramped-up activity by coastguard and other vessels that has alarmed the island. China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a formation led by the Putuoshan vessel carried out a “law enforcement” patrol “in accordance with the law”. He said the formation had strengthened control over the waters since last month, safeguarding the rights and interests of Chinese citizens. “The China Coast Guard will continue to strengthen law enforcement patrols in waters…