Coverage dated September 21, 2023

China announces 'strategic partnership' with Syria

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Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a "strategic partnership" with Syria on Friday during talks with President Bashar al-Assad, who is seeking

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. France 24

    China's Xi hails 'strategic partnership' with Syria in Bashar al-Assad visit (opens France 24)

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    Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on Friday, and said the two leaders would unveil a new "strategic partnership".

  2. Deutsche Welle

    China, Syria announce 'partnership' after Assad-Xi talks – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Chinese President Xi Jinping said Syria and China would pursue a "strategic partnership" after meeting with Bashar Assad. China has been a stalwart defender of Assad's regime, despite Western human rights criticism.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Leaders of Syria and China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy (opens The Boston Globe)

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    China and Syria announced the formation of a strategic partnership on Friday as Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.

  4. Al-Monitor

    Syria’s Assad and Kuwaiti crown prince in China signing cooperation deals (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Syrian President Bashar al-Assad participated in a bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the eastern city of Hangzhou, reported SANA, Syria’s official news outlet.

  5. Digital Journal

    China announces 'strategic partnership' with Syria (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a "strategic partnership" with Syria on Friday during talks with President Bashar al-Assad, who is seeking

  6. Deutsche Welle

    China, Syria hint at 'partnership' after Assad-Xi talks – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said Syria and China would pursue a "strategic partnership" after meeting with Bashar Assad. China has been a stalwart defender of Assad's regime, despite Western human rights criticism.

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