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China’s foreign minister says Iran war ‘should never have happened’

8 mars 2026 à 08:16

Wang Yi cautioned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’ but stopped short of criticising Trump directly

War in the Middle East “should never have happened”, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has declared, even as he struck a more conciliatory tone with the US ahead of a highly anticipated visit by Donald Trump.

Regime change, a key stated aim of the US president as the US and Israel continue to attack Iran, “will find no popular support”, Wang said on Sunday. “A strong fist does not mean strong reason. The world cannot return to the law of the jungle,” he added.

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© Photograph: Andrés Martínez Casares/EPA

© Photograph: Andrés Martínez Casares/EPA

© Photograph: Andrés Martínez Casares/EPA

China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

5 mars 2026 à 04:18

‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad

China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that is shifting away from export-led growth to a model that leaders hope will be more resilient to external shocks.

Li Qiang, China’s premier, announced the target for 2026 in the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s annual parliamentary gathering, which began on Thursday.

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© Photograph: Andrés Martínez Casares/EPA

© Photograph: Andrés Martínez Casares/EPA

© Photograph: Andrés Martínez Casares/EPA

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