By bno - Bangkok Office With backing from China, Myanmar’s military junta has reclaimed control of the strategically vital town of Lashio in northern Shan State, tightening pressure on the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and its allies to cede additional territory captured during the sweeping Operation 1027 offensive launched last year,

Chinese leader Xi Jinping referred to 'bullying and hegemonism,' a veiled reference to trade pressure from the US.

The leader says he is prepared to “advance the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership in a steady fashion”.

Beijing has stepped up economic and political cooperation with Latin American nations in recent years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China’s leader Xi Jinping suggests expanding trade ties beyond buying commodities, as he continues to rally nations in the face of Trump’s tariffs.

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned “bullying” in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.

China and Brazil pledged on Tuesday to defend free trade and multilateralism, signing a string of agreements in Beijing to strengthen their ties amid global uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Tuesday.