Tag: diplomats

China in Focus (March 19): Top US, Chinese Diplomats Clash in First In-person Meeting

Top U.S. and Chinese officials clashed in their first in-person meeting. The Chinese side responded to American comments on human rights violations with a 15-minute monologue. Chinese propaganda outlets reported on the fiery exchanges, but are telling a different story than the rest of the world. The Chinese regime is blaming the U.S. government for…


EU Expels Three Russian Diplomats, Defends Envoy’s Moscow Trip

BRUSSELS—Germany, Poland and Sweden expelled three Russian diplomats in a coordinated retaliation on Monday for the expulsion of three European Union diplomats by Russia while the EU’s foreign policy chief was visiting Moscow last week. The EU executive defended Josep Borrell over his trip to Russia where he said he had learned of the expulsions…


EU Expels 3 Russian Diplomats, Defends Envoy’s Ill-Starred Moscow Trip

BRUSSELS—Germany, Poland and Sweden expelled three Russian diplomats in a coordinated retaliation on Monday for the expulsion of three European Union diplomats by Russia while the EU’s foreign policy chief was visiting Moscow last week. The tit-for-tat expulsions underscore the volatility in East-West relations and an erosion of trust among former Cold War foes, as…