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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday voices skepticism over Chinese President Xi Jinping's "peace" proposals in Moscow, warning they could be a "stalling tactic" to help Russia on the ground in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in a video conference call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese President Xi Jiping about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
Hong Kong (CNN) As United States President-elect Joe Biden faces an ugly, potentially contested transition, foreign policy may be the last thing on his mind. But in capitals around the world, foreign leaders are already clamoring for his attention, hoping to reset relationships and restore norms that shifted under President Donald Trump. Nowhere will there be greater opportunity for a shift than in the US-China relationship, which has deteriorated to historic lows during Trump's term in office. Over the past four years, both sides have slapped the other with trade tariffs, restricted access for tech companies, journalists and diplomats, shuttered consulates, and squared off militarily in the South China Sea.
Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves Vietnam after a two-day state visit to the neighbouring communist country. The trip was Xi's first to Vietnam in six years, and the two nations committed to deeper ties and signed more than 30 agreements, including a pledge to develop rail links between Vietnam and China. IMAGES
Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko lands in China where he is set to meet with the country's president Xi Jinping. Earlier, the Belarusian presidency announced that Lukashenko would hold talks with Xi on issues including "trade, the economy, investment and international cooperation." Lukashenko was last in China at the end of February and early March, a visit that was closely scrutinised following Russia's offensive in Ukraine. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a ceremony commemorating Martyrs' Day ahead of National day to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Tiananmen Square. IMAGES