Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Coverage of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Nexus archive.
- US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
An American scholar with a history of activism in Myanmar, Min Zin, was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. The arrest, made by China’s foreign ministry, occurred amid recent diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and China. Min Zin, founder of a think tank focused on Chinese-Myanmar relations, was reportedly in Kunming for a conference when he disappeared.
- China hits Philippine defense chief with entry ban over South China Sea remarks
China banned Philippine defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering China over his critical remarks about Beijing’s South China Sea claims. Teodoro accused China of aggressive policies and called Xi Jinping’s leadership a 'small dictatorship,' prompting the foreign ministry to accuse him of harming bilateral relations and China’s interests.
- Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’
Beijing praised Hong Kong's first astronaut's inclusion in the Shenzhou-23 mission as a success of the 'one country, two systems' policy, aiming to inspire youth to contribute to China's technological growth. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the mission's success and expressed hopes for broader participation from Hong Kong.