Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun criticized unilateralism and protectionism in the US under President Donald Trump, urging Beijing and the European Union to maintain peace and stability while safeguarding multilateralism and free trade. Wang Yi will meet with EU leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Jean-Noel Barrot, during his visit to Brussels, Berlin, and Paris. The war in Ukraine is likely a key topic of discussion, as China has been accused by Western governments of providing economic and diplomatic support to Russia. Trade tensions between Europe and China have escalated over issues such as unfair economic practices, tariffs on electric vehicle imports, and restrictions on rare earth exports, with China accusing the EU of "double standards".
https://www.geo.tv/latest/611632-chinas-top-diplomat-visits-europe-pitching-closer-ties-in-volatile-worldIndia and the US are negotiating a trade pact with the goal of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The US is seeking duty concessions on goods such as electric vehicles, wines, petrochemical products, and agricultural items like apples and genetically modified crops. In response, India is pushing for concessions on labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, and chemicals. Talks are ongoing, with the first tranche of the pact expected to be finalized by fall this year.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-team-in-washington-extends-stay-for-trade-talks-official/article69755030.eceSouth Korea's new administration held its first senior-level trade talks with the US last week, aiming to finalize a trade package reducing US tariffs before the July 9 deadline. The talks focused on non-tariff barriers, as South Korea already has a free trade agreement in place that imposes nearly zero tariffs on US imports. Foreign exchange rates and defence costs are being discussed separately. The US is expected to decide on an extension of negotiations by July 8, with 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea serving as a deterrent against North Korea.
https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-us-90-day-tariff-pause-extension-trump-5211171Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a SCO conclave in Qingdao, China. The discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China and India have established communication mechanisms to address border issues, including delimitation negotiation and border management. Despite 23 rounds of talks, Mao attributed the delay in resolving the issue to its complexity. The two countries aim to maintain peaceful border areas through joint efforts and communication.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/border-dispute-with-india-complicated-takes-time-ready-to-discuss-delimitation-says-china/article69757160.eceUS President Trump's comments on India have injected mistrust and skepticism about US support for the country. Former Indian ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin believes Trump's repeated claims are making a potential trade deal seem like coercion, not cooperation. The president's diplomatic fumble has been highlighted at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, where he made similar comments.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-india-trade/Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that the new generation desires peace and a ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi should be followed by dialogue. He countered India's claim that Pakistan is a terrorist state, noting that the world has rejected this narrative. Bhutto emphasized that his message is not only for the Pakistani people but also for the Indian people, urging against the passing down of hatred through generations.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1325156-ceasefire-with-india-must-lead-to-talks-bilawalChina's aggressive posture is evident in its ship positions recorded on the first day of each month, which have targeted Philippine vessels and aircraft. The country has also introduced new legal baselines in the region, a move analysts believe was aimed at reinforcing its control of disputed territory through "incremental encroachment". China's actions are particularly notable in Scarborough Shoal, where it seized control in 2012, sparking tensions with the Philippines over the island's location within the country's exclusive economic zone.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/29/news/china-expands-blockade-in-bajo-de-masinloc-group/2140099China's spokesperson has condemned unilateral bullying in international trade, criticizing the US for undermining the multilateral trading system. China welcomes diplomatic efforts to resolve trade disputes with the US through equal consultations and urges fairness and justice. The spokesperson believes that defending principles is key to protecting a country's legitimate rights.
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/06/29/china-opposes-any-tariff-deal-made-at-its-expense-commerce-ministryPrague has maintained warm relations with Taiwan despite not having official diplomatic ties with China. A Chinese diplomat was involved in a traffic incident in Prague last year, and it was reported that they had planned to stage a car crash as a demonstration. This highlights the complexities of international relations and the importance of quality journalism in verifying information.
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