Asia Pacific

Putin thanks China’s Xi for his ‘balanced’ stand on Ukraine

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Putin thanks China’s Xi for his ‘balanced’ stand on Ukraine

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday for his “balanced” approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington’s “ugly” policies at a meeting that followed a major setback for Moscow on the battlefield. Speaking at the start of talks with Xi in Uzbekistan, Putin said he was … Read more

Artist Ai Weiwei warns against hubris in ‘troublesome’ times

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Artist Ai Weiwei warns against hubris in ‘troublesome’ times

VENICE, Italy (AP) – Chinese dissident and artist Ai Weiwei has warned against arrogance, calling it “a time of so much trouble” with “Memento Mori,” with his first glass sculpture ever created on the Venetian island of Murano: “Memento mori,” Latin for “remember you must die.” Russian bombs were dropped on Ukraine. China is increasing … Read more