The French President visits China, calls for diplomacy and addresses youth on the importance of technology for a better future.

Beijing announced three-days of military exercises around Taiwan on Saturday, calling them a "stern warning" to the self-ruled island's government after Tsai met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles earlier this week.

The French president, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, has made clear he is seeking to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

Tsai Ing-wen, the president of Taiwan, arrived in New York amid criticism from China, which threatened the US with dire consequences.

Premier Li Qiang asserted that China had contributed to international peace by acting "responsibly" in its capacity as a powerful country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited to visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Beijing vowed to take countermeasures should the Taiwanese leader meet with the US House speaker

According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, China has not significantly aided Russia militarily despite the increased diplomatic backing.

Deals between Russia and China aim to promote trade and multipolarity

According to the Indian foreign minister, the situation between India and China in the Ladakh region in the western Himalayas is unstable and dangerous.

The battle for Bakhmut has become the focus of Russia's winter campaign to capture Ukraine's eastern region, with both sides describing it as Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since World War Two.

The alliance between China and Russia is expected to strengthen and develop over the coming years, according to US intelligence.