China defers New Zealand tourism event amid concerns of a diplomatic rift from Ayman's blog
China has postponed a major tourism campaign in New Zealand days before its launch and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern`s visit to Beijing has been further delayed as concerns mount of strained ties over China`s growing influence in the Pacific.
A former New Zealand prime minister has lavished praise on China as the country's current leader continues to deny reports of a rift between Wellington and Beijing.
A Chinese woman, nicknamed the 'Queen of Ivory' and thought to be one of Africa's most notorious traffickers, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, Tanzanian authorities told CNN.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says she will run for re-election as the island's leader in 2020, despite her flagging popularity and growing hostility from Beijing.
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