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📋 Today's Briefing
China's diplomatic activity is heating up, with the announcement of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's upcoming visit to China. This visit, taking place from May 23 to 26, comes at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang and is expected to strengthen bilateral relations. The visit follows Russian President Putin's recent state visit to China, which concluded successfully, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. In other diplomatic news, President Xi Jinping and President Putin's meeting with Xinhua News Agency reporters highlighted their commitment to adapting to the trends of history and the times. This meeting, held in the Great Hall of the People, underscores the importance of global attention and the need to address contemporary challenges. The bottom line: The diplomatic landscape between China and its allies is evolving, with Pakistan's Prime Minister visiting China and the recent state visit by Russian President Putin. These developments, coupled with President Xi's commitment to adapting to global trends, highlight the importance of diplomatic relations in shaping the geopolitical landscape. China Compass tracks daily Canada-China relations, trade, and geopolitical signals. Stay informed with our comprehensive briefings at www.chinacompass.ca.
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🤝 diplomatic
Regular Press Conference of Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on May 21, 2026
Why it matters
At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26.
→ What does the Chinese side think of the visit?.
MFA China · 2026-05-21
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"Adapting to the Trends of History and the Times" - Side Notes of President Xi Jinping's Meeting with President Putin
Why it matters
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 21: "In line with the trend of history and the times" - President Xi Jinping and President Putin's meeting with Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhu Jichai, Yang Yijun, warm May 20 afternoon, the Great Hall of the People press conference hall, attracted worldwide attention.
→ At such a moment, the two heads of state reunited again, showing the profound significance of the past....
State Council · 2026-05-22
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The Acting Secretary of the US Department of the Navy said that the sale of arms to Taiwan has been suspended.
Why it matters
The acting U.S.
→ Trump did not make any commitments regarding the arms sale during his visit to China, and he will decide in the near term whether to proceed with it.
DW Chinese
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📈 economic
China deepens crackdown on cross-border brokerages
Why it matters
China's securities regulator is intensifying efforts to eliminate unapproved overseas brokerage operations within two years.
→ The crackdown targets firms like Tiger Brokers, Futu, and Longbridge, aiming to curb illegal cross-border investments.
Nikkei Asia
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🏛️ political
The Party Leadership Group of the NPC Standing Committee Organizational Institution Conducts Collective Learning and Research Discussions
Why it matters
On May 21, the Theoretical Learning Center Group of the Party Group of the Organs of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress established and practiced the correct concept of political performance to carry out the third collective study and seminar, learn the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech on learning and education, the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the Central Economic Work Conference, Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law, General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thought on adhering to and improving the people's congress system, Xi Jinping's summary on the establishment and practice of the correct concept of political performance, Xi Jinping's vivid practice of the correct concept of political performance during local work, Xi Jinping's theory and practice of the correct concept of political performance during his work in Zhejiang, and Xi Jinping's typical case of establishing and practicing the correct concept of political performance.
→ Photography/Feng Tian unanimously said that it is necessary to deeply grasp the requirements of the times to establish and implement the correct concept of performance, fully and accurately implement the new development concept, closely link with work practice, resolutely implement the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee, and show greater achievements and achieve greater results in high-quality development of services....
全国人大 · 2026-05-22
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