Chinese Premier China’s Premier Li Qiang has criticised western leaders for their efforts to limit trade and business ties with his country and called the notion of de-risking a “false proposition” that could hamper international economic co-operation. warns western countries over de-risking strategy, calls it a “false proposition”

Li Qiang warns western countries over de-risking strategy, calls it a 'false proposition'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warns world against politicizing economic issue

The Chinese foreign ministry recently issued a notification for foreign embassies and international organisations asking them not to display “politicised propaganda,” on buildings, reported news agency Reuters, on Wednesday (May 17).&nbsp;

The notice was issued sometime this week and media reports citing diplomatic sources have said that this is in connection with several Western embassies across Beijing displaying Ukrainian flags in solitary amid the ongoing Russian invasion.&nbsp;

Since the invasion began over a year ago, Western embassies across Beijing have put up Ukrainian flags in solidarity, some of which are also accompanied by messages of support in English and Chinese, reported news agency AFP. China, remains an ally of Russia which since the beginning of the conflict has garnered international condemnation along with thousands of sanctions.&nbsp;

“Do not use the building facilities’ exterior walls to display politicised propaganda to avoid inciting disputes between countries,” the Chinese foreign ministry said in a notification dated May 10, a copy of which was seen by Reuters. The notice in question is also said to be addressed to “all embassies, and international organisations’ China representative offices.”

While the notice did not mention Ukrainian flags or what amounted to “propaganda” displays, AFP citing several European missions also confirmed that such a notice was sent to officials. Four Beijing-based diplomats, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said it was clearly related to Ukraine solidarity exhibits.&nbsp;

Similarly, one official from a European embassy told AFP it was almost certainly related to several embassies’ prominent display of a Ukrainian flag. However, the report citing another European embassy official said it was unclear whether the request was linked to Ukraine or the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.&nbsp;

This comes as foreign embassies in Beijing reportedly also raised pride flags in recognition of the campaign which was marked on Wednesday ahead of Pride Month in June to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ rights violations worldwide.&nbsp;

When asked about the notice, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin in his daily briefing, on Wednesday, said that embassies of foreign countries and offices of international organisations in China have the “obligation” to respect Beijing’s “laws and regulations.”&nbsp;

He added, “China calls on embassies of all countries in China...to perform their duties in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or relevant international agreements,” said Wang, without any further details. Notably, the convention does not list any prohibitions about political signage being displayed on embassies’ outer walls.

The official also told AFP that they “strictly adhere to the Vienna conventions. There is therefore no reason for us to react to this note or to change our display policy”.&nbsp;

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The Chinese foreign ministry recently issued a notification for foreign embassies and international organisations asking them not to display “politicised propaganda,” on buildings, reported news agency Reuters, on Wednesday (May 17). The notice was issued sometime this week and media reports citing diplomatic sources have said that this is in connection with several Western embassies across Beijing displaying Ukrainian flags in solitary amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Since the invasion began over a year ago, Western embassies across Beijing have put up Ukrainian flags in solidarity, some of which are also accompanied by messages of support in English and Chinese, reported news agency AFP. China, remains an ally of Russia which since the beginning of the conflict has garnered international condemnation along with thousands of sanctions. “Do not use the building facilities’ exterior walls to display politicised propaganda to avoid inciting disputes between countries,” the Chinese foreign ministry said in a notification dated May 10, a copy of which was seen by Reuters. The notice in question is also said to be addressed to “all embassies, and international organisations’ China representative offices.” While the notice did not mention Ukrainian flags or what amounted to “propaganda” displays, AFP citing several European missions also confirmed that such a notice was sent to officials. Four Beijing-based diplomats, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said it was clearly related to Ukraine solidarity exhibits. Similarly, one official from a European embassy told AFP it was almost certainly related to several embassies’ prominent display of a Ukrainian flag. However, the report citing another European embassy official said it was unclear whether the request was linked to Ukraine or the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This comes as foreign embassies in Beijing reportedly also raised pride flags in recognition of the campaign which was marked on Wednesday ahead of Pride Month in June to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ rights violations worldwide. When asked about the notice, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin in his daily briefing, on Wednesday, said that embassies of foreign countries and offices of international organisations in China have the “obligation” to respect Beijing’s “laws and regulations.” He added, “China calls on embassies of all countries in China...to perform their duties in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or relevant international agreements,” said Wang, without any further details. Notably, the convention does not list any prohibitions about political signage being displayed on embassies’ outer walls. The official also told AFP that they “strictly adhere to the Vienna conventions. There is therefore no reason for us to react to this note or to change our display policy”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ahead of a UN summit that would take place next week, Afghan women rallied in Kabul on Saturday, defying a crackdown on dissent. They demanded that other countries refrain from formally recognising the Taliban regime.

Since the Taliban took back control in 2021, protesters who voiced opposition to growing restrictions on women's rights have been physically assaulted or imprisoned, and security forces have fired shots into the air to break up some demonstrations.

However, sporadic gatherings organised by small groups of women have continued.

In preparation of a summit in Doha, which the UN claims will address a "durable way forward" for the country, some 25 people marched through a residential area of the Afghan capital on Saturday.

The women chanted during the march, which lasted barely more than 10 minutes and ended without a run-in with security forces.&nbsp;

Their chants included "Afghan people, hostages of Taliban" and "We will fight, we will die, we will take our rights".

Since the Taliban took over control after the withdrawal of US soldiers from Afghanistan in 2021, no country has yet recognised the administration as legitimate.

Only Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia officially recognised the former Taliban government, which governed from 1996 to 2001.

NGOs, relief organisations, and diplomats are all split on the subject at the moment.

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Some people think the possibility of recognition could persuade the Taliban to reverse restrictions on women's rights.

Others claim that by even bringing up the subject, the Taliban gain some legitimacy at a time when they are actively excluding women from public life.

UN's deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed&nbsp;stated last week that the Doha summit, which begins on Monday, may see envoys discuss 'baby steps' on a path to recognition, though with restrictions.

Afghanistan's "de facto authorities" have not received an invitation to the Doha summit, according to the UN.

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Ahead of a UN summit that would take place next week, Afghan women rallied in Kabul on Saturday, defying a crackdown on dissent. They demanded that other countries refrain from formally recognising the Taliban regime.

Ahead of a UN summit that would take place next week, Afghan women rallied in Kabul on Saturday, defying a crackdown on dissent. They demanded that other countries refrain from formally recognising the Taliban regime. Since the Taliban took back control in 2021, protesters who voiced opposition to growing restrictions on women's rights have been physically assaulted or imprisoned, and security forces have fired shots into the air to break up some demonstrations. However, sporadic gatherings organised by small groups of women have continued. In preparation of a summit in Doha, which the UN claims will address a "durable way forward" for the country, some 25 people marched through a residential area of the Afghan capital on Saturday. The women chanted during the march, which lasted barely more than 10 minutes and ended without a run-in with security forces. Their chants included "Afghan people, hostages of Taliban" and "We will fight, we will die, we will take our rights". Since the Taliban took over control after the withdrawal of US soldiers from Afghanistan in 2021, no country has yet recognised the administration as legitimate. Only Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia officially recognised the former Taliban government, which governed from 1996 to 2001. NGOs, relief organisations, and diplomats are all split on the subject at the moment. ALSO READ | Taliban 'consulted' ex-Pak army chief Gen Bajwa before urging India to send diplomats to Kabul Some people think the possibility of recognition could persuade the Taliban to reverse restrictions on women's rights. Others claim that by even bringing up the subject, the Taliban gain some legitimacy at a time when they are actively excluding women from public life. UN's deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed stated last week that the Doha summit, which begins on Monday, may see envoys discuss 'baby steps' on a path to recognition, though with restrictions. Afghanistan's "de facto authorities" have not received an invitation to the Doha summit, according to the UN. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The United States and Western officials are putting the finishing touches on plans to impose a ceiling on Russian oil prices, amid a warning from the World Bank that any proposal will require active participation from emerging market nations in order to be successful.

Officials claimed that no price range had been chosen, but a source acquainted with the negotiations stated that the cap would be set at the historical average of $63-64 per barrel, which may serve as a logical upper limit.&nbsp;

Such a price is consistent with recent remarks made by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who said that a price cap in the $60 to $70 range would encourage Russia to continue oil production.

The price cap has been viewed by the administration of President Joe Biden as a strategy to reduce oil earnings for Russia, a significant source of funding for its conflict with Ukraine while maintaining Russian oil flow and preventing price spikes.&nbsp;

Prior to the scheduled December 5 implementation of a European oil embargo against Russian oil and related limitations on the shipping and insurance of seaborne oil, the real price will be decided in the upcoming weeks.&nbsp;

Reports of any price range, according to a senior Biden administration official, are false, although they didn't go into further detail.

US officials reacted angrily to a Bloomberg News report citing anonymous sources that claimed they had been forced to cut back plans for the price ceiling, with fewer countries taking part and a higher price level.&nbsp;

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Since many weeks ago, the administration has been telling reporters that the price cap is already having an impact by enabling nations to seek greater concessions from Moscow.&nbsp;

According to Bloomberg, South Korea has discreetly informed the other G7 countries that it intended to comply, and G7 officials were also reportedly working to get New Zealand and Norway to join the cause.&nbsp;

According to Western diplomats, the price cap is already giving India and other Russian oil consumers more negotiating power with Moscow, enabling them to obtain favourable prices.

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The United States and Western officials are putting the finishing touches on plans to impose a ceiling on Russian oil prices, amid a warning from the World Bank that any proposal will require active participation from emerging market nations in order to be successful.

The United States and Western officials are putting the finishing touches on plans to impose a ceiling on Russian oil prices, amid a warning from the World Bank that any proposal will require active participation from emerging market nations in order to be successful. Officials claimed that no price range had been chosen, but a source acquainted with the negotiations stated that the cap would be set at the historical average of $63-64 per barrel, which may serve as a logical upper limit. Such a price is consistent with recent remarks made by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who said that a price cap in the $60 to $70 range would encourage Russia to continue oil production. The price cap has been viewed by the administration of President Joe Biden as a strategy to reduce oil earnings for Russia, a significant source of funding for its conflict with Ukraine while maintaining Russian oil flow and preventing price spikes. Prior to the scheduled December 5 implementation of a European oil embargo against Russian oil and related limitations on the shipping and insurance of seaborne oil, the real price will be decided in the upcoming weeks. Reports of any price range, according to a senior Biden administration official, are false, although they didn't go into further detail. US officials reacted angrily to a Bloomberg News report citing anonymous sources that claimed they had been forced to cut back plans for the price ceiling, with fewer countries taking part and a higher price level. Also Read: ISIS claims Iran shrine attack, president Raisi vows strong response Since many weeks ago, the administration has been telling reporters that the price cap is already having an impact by enabling nations to seek greater concessions from Moscow. According to Bloomberg, South Korea has discreetly informed the other G7 countries that it intended to comply, and G7 officials were also reportedly working to get New Zealand and Norway to join the cause. According to Western diplomats, the price cap is already giving India and other Russian oil consumers more negotiating power with Moscow, enabling them to obtain favourable prices. (with inputs from agencies)

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More than 50 Western countries have met in Brussels to pledge more weapons for Ukraine, especially air defence systems, after Russia launched its most intense missile barrage since the war began.

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President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 7) that Russian businessmen were being persecuted and put into difficult circumstances in Western countries.

Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen.

Wealthy Russians have long favoured London as a place to live or do business.

However, relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal in March. Russia has denied any involvement in the poisoning.

Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 7) that Russian businessmen were being persecuted and put into difficult circumstances in Western countries. Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen. Wealthy Russians have long favoured London as a place to live or do business. However, relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal in March. Russia has denied any involvement in the poisoning.

Vladimir Putin says Russian businessmen persecuted in Western countries

Israel said on Monday it has scrapped a plan to deport African migrants to Africa and reached an agreement with the U.N. refugee agency to send more than 16,000 to Western countries instead.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Canada, Italy and Germany as some of the nations that will take in the migrants - although they appeared not to have been informed of the plan yet.

Other migrants in Israel, many of whom are seeking asylum, will be allowed to remain in the country, which they entered illegally on foot through the border with Egypt, for at least the next five years.

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in a statement confirmed an agreement was signed with Israel, but did not name the countries that would accept the migrants.&nbsp

But a spokesman for the German Interior Ministry said he was unaware of any plans to resettle African migrants from Israel to Germany.&nbsp

And in Italy, a Foreign Ministry source said: "There is no agreement with Italy in the context of the bilateral agreement between Israel and the UNHCR."

The fate of some 37,000 Africans in Israel has posed a moral dilemma for a state founded as a haven for Jews from persecution and a national home. The right-wing government has been under pressure from its nationalist voter base to expel the migrants.

But the planned mass deportation led to legal challenges in Israel, drew criticism from the United Nations and rights groups and triggered an emotional public debate among Israelis.

In February, Israeli authorities started handing out notices to 20,000 male African migrants giving them two months to leave for a third country in Africa or risk being put in jail indefinitely.

Teklit Michael, who came to Israel from Eritrea a decade ago, said he was delighted by the new deal.

"I saw in the past few years a lot of people lose their hopes because of that deportation to an unsafe place," said Michael, 29.

The Israeli government has offered migrants, most of them from Sudan and Eritrea, $3,500 and a plane ticket to what it says is a safe destination. At immigration hearings, migrants were told they could choose to go to Rwanda or Uganda.

But rights groups advocating on their behalf say that many fled abuse and war and that their expulsion, even to a different country in Africa, would endanger them further.

The groups had challenged the deportation plan in Israel`s High Court, which on March 15 issued a temporary order that froze its implementation.

Netanyahu said the UNHCR had agreed to organise and fund the new plan that would take five years to implement.&nbsp

The UNHCR said it would "facilitate the departure to third countries to be determined of some 16,000 Eritreans and Sudanese under various programmes, including sponsorship, resettlement, family reunion and labour migration schemes, while others will be receiving a suitable legal status in Israel."

"The joint commitment is that `You take out 16,250 and we will leave 16,250 as temporary residents`. That enables the departure of a very large number of people, 6,000 in the first 18 months," Netanyahu said at a news conference in Jerusalem.

The U.N.`s refugee agency had urged Israel to reconsider its original plan, saying migrants who have relocated to sub-Saharan Africa in the past few years were unsafe and ended up on the perilous migrant trail to Europe, some suffering abuse, torture and even dying on the way.

"This agreement will ensure that protection is provided to those who need it," said Volker Türk, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, who signed the agreement on behalf of the UNHCR.&nbsp

The largest community of African migrants, about 15,000, lives in south Tel Aviv, in a poor neighbourhood where shops are dotted with signs in Tigrinya and other African languages and abandoned warehouses have been converted into churches for the largely Christian Eritreans.

Naftali Bennett, leader of the Israeli far-right party Jewish Home - a key member of Netanyahu`s coalition government - said on Twitter that the agreement would encourage more people to enter the country illegally, and he called on Netanyahu to overturn it.

In Italy, rightist politicians said they would fight the deal. "It`s out of the question," said Roberto Calderoli of the League, which emerged as the largest force in a centre-right coalition in an inconclusive election on March 4.

"Have we forgotten that Italy has 600,000 illegal immigrants to expel itself?" said Calderoli, who is also president of the Senate.

Maurizio Gasparri of the rightist Forza Italia party said he was "dumbfounded" by the news.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Canada, Italy and Germany as some of the nations that will take in the migrants - although they appeared not to have been informed of the plan yet

Israel said on Monday it has scrapped a plan to deport African migrants to Africa and reached an agreement with the U.N. refugee agency to send more than 16,000 to Western countries instead. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Canada, Italy and Germany as some of the nations that will take in the migrants - although they appeared not to have been informed of the plan yet. Other migrants in Israel, many of whom are seeking asylum, will be allowed to remain in the country, which they entered illegally on foot through the border with Egypt, for at least the next five years. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in a statement confirmed an agreement was signed with Israel, but did not name the countries that would accept the migrants. But a spokesman for the German Interior Ministry said he was unaware of any plans to resettle African migrants from Israel to Germany. And in Italy, a Foreign Ministry source said: "There is no agreement with Italy in the context of the bilateral agreement between Israel and the UNHCR." The fate of some 37,000 Africans in Israel has posed a moral dilemma for a state founded as a haven for Jews from persecution and a national home. The right-wing government has been under pressure from its nationalist voter base to expel the migrants. But the planned mass deportation led to legal challenges in Israel, drew criticism from the United Nations and rights groups and triggered an emotional public debate among Israelis. In February, Israeli authorities started handing out notices to 20,000 male African migrants giving them two months to leave for a third country in Africa or risk being put in jail indefinitely. Teklit Michael, who came to Israel from Eritrea a decade ago, said he was delighted by the new deal. "I saw in the past few years a lot of people lose their hopes because of that deportation to an unsafe place," said Michael, 29. The Israeli government has offered migrants, most of them from Sudan and Eritrea, $3,500 and a plane ticket to what it says is a safe destination. At immigration hearings, migrants were told they could choose to go to Rwanda or Uganda. But rights groups advocating on their behalf say that many fled abuse and war and that their expulsion, even to a different country in Africa, would endanger them further. The groups had challenged the deportation plan in Israel`s High Court, which on March 15 issued a temporary order that froze its implementation. Netanyahu said the UNHCR had agreed to organise and fund the new plan that would take five years to implement. The UNHCR said it would "facilitate the departure to third countries to be determined of some 16,000 Eritreans and Sudanese under various programmes, including sponsorship, resettlement, family reunion and labour migration schemes, while others will be receiving a suitable legal status in Israel." "The joint commitment is that `You take out 16,250 and we will leave 16,250 as temporary residents`. That enables the departure of a very large number of people, 6,000 in the first 18 months," Netanyahu said at a news conference in Jerusalem. The U.N.`s refugee agency had urged Israel to reconsider its original plan, saying migrants who have relocated to sub-Saharan Africa in the past few years were unsafe and ended up on the perilous migrant trail to Europe, some suffering abuse, torture and even dying on the way. "This agreement will ensure that protection is provided to those who need it," said Volker Türk, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, who signed the agreement on behalf of the UNHCR. The largest community of African migrants, about 15,000, lives in south Tel Aviv, in a poor neighbourhood where shops are dotted with signs in Tigrinya and other African languages and abandoned warehouses have been converted into churches for the largely Christian Eritreans. Naftali Bennett, leader of the Israeli far-right party Jewish Home - a key member of Netanyahu`s coalition government - said on Twitter that the agreement would encourage more people to enter the country illegally, and he called on Netanyahu to overturn it. In Italy, rightist politicians said they would fight the deal. "It`s out of the question," said Roberto Calderoli of the League, which emerged as the largest force in a centre-right coalition in an inconclusive election on March 4. "Have we forgotten that Italy has 600,000 illegal immigrants to expel itself?" said Calderoli, who is also president of the Senate. Maurizio Gasparri of the rightist Forza Italia party said he was "dumbfounded" by the news.

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