Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi in separate meetings ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, as both sides seek to repair strained ties. The discussions will cover issues such as rare earth supplies to India, the Dalai Lama's succession, and resuming direct flights between the two countries. This is part of a series of high-profile trips by Indian officials to China since tensions eased late last year. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh visited China in April, while National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is expected to meet Wang in July to discuss border issues. The meetings come after clashes between soldiers along the border left at least 20 Indian troops dead and China's President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit in Russia last October.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indias-foreign-minister-to-make-first-china-visit-in-five-years-8861972A meeting of ministers and representatives from over 140 countries and regions is taking place to discuss ways to safeguard diversity among human civilizations for world peace and development. The event coincides with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, highlighting the need for cooperation in achieving lasting peace and sustainable development amidst ongoing conflicts.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3317552/beijing-declaration-civilisational-diversity-vision-peace?module=opinion&pgtype=sectionUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held their first face-to-face talks in Malaysia, amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over trade and security. The talks took place at a time when both countries are seeking to dial down trade tensions, following a 90-day truce in the tariff war. This comes after President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping by phone last month, marking their first conversation during Trump's nonconsecutive second term.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250711/p2g/00m/0in/019000cUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of ASEAN talks, where trade disputes and Taiwan are prominent concerns. Rubio, a China hawk, aims to placate Asian trade partners amid US tariffs on over 20 countries, including Japan and South Korea, which face levies ranging from 20-50%. The meeting comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing escalate, with both sides vying for influence in the region. Rubio has sought to reassure allies of a commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, while Wang accuses US tariffs of undermining the free trade system.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/rubio-to-meet-chinas-wang-on-sidelines-of-asean-talks/article_14b95c7a-2fbf-57ef-9da1-91a65bb52904.htmlUS Senator Marco Rubio's visit to Asia is part of a broader effort to reorient US focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, amid tensions with China. The US has imposed tariffs on several Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, while China faces tariffs exceeding 100% until August 12 to avoid additional restrictions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the US tariffs as "typical unilateral bullying behavior" that undermines global trade stability. Rubio plans to discuss China's support for Russia in Ukraine with Wang Yi during his visit, which also includes meetings with Japanese and South Korean officials to strengthen regional security and partnerships.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/985184-diplomacy-in-malaysia-intensifies-marco-rubio-prepares-for-key-meeting-with-wang-yiThe defense chiefs of South Korea, Japan, and the US met in Seoul to emphasize the need for strengthened trilateral cooperation to counter threats from North Korea, as well as regional security concerns in the Indo-Pacific area.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/985222-the-battle-for-the-pacific-us-wants-south-korea-to-join-the-fight-against-chinese-shipbuildingThe US State Department is undergoing a significant reorganization, which includes eliminating positions that are currently unfilled or about to become vacant due to early retirements. Critics argue that these cuts will undermine the department's ability to address global challenges and understand complex issues. The American Academy of Diplomacy has expressed concerns that the changes will harm US standing abroad, while the State Department claims it is necessary to streamline bureaucracy and focus on results-driven diplomacy. The reorganization affects over 300 bureaus and offices, including those related to Afghanistan, refugees, immigration, human rights, and democracy promotion.
https://wsvn.com/news/politics/state-department-is-firing-over-1300-employees-under-trump-administration-plan/Indonesia's Foreign Minister, Sugiono, emphasized the importance of maintaining the ASEAN-EU dialogue to address global geopolitical uncertainty. He urged EU countries to provide stronger support for efforts to resolve the conflict in Gaza, citing the erosion of international law and credibility due to the ongoing crisis. The minister highlighted the need for collective action to prevent serious global repercussions.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/365869/asean-eu-partnership-must-be-equal-fair-inclusive-sugionoA Taiwanese delegation will review several bilateral cooperation projects with Paraguay, including the Taiwan-Paraguay Smart Technology Park and the Juan Max Boettner National Institute of Respiratory and Environmental Diseases. The delegation will also visit industrial parks, such as the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant, to explore sustainable energy resources and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and data centers. They will meet with representatives from the Paraguayan Industrial Union and attend a presentation on Paraguay's business climate from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
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