From unveiling a peace proposal to calling for the Strait of Hormuz to stay open, Chinese President Xi Jinping's direct remarks on the Middle East conflict signal Beijing’s recalculation as the crisis drags on,

Trump is set to travel to Beijing May 14-15 for a summit with Xi that’s widely expected to include a variety of business deals and purchasing commitments

President Xi Jinping is wrapping up what’s been an unusually busy week of diplomacy in Beijing, showcasing the fervent interest of world leaders to develop ties with China while the US is embroiled in a conflict with Iran.

The leaders of China and Spain on Tuesday have pledged to strengthen their relations and work to safeguard multilateralism at a time when the world is being impacted by various conflicts, including the recent war in Iran.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged maintaining open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and called for a ceasefire in talks with Saudi Arabia amid rising US-Iran tensions.

President Xi Jinping extended congratulations on Friday to Nizar Amedi on assuming office as Iraq's new president, and expressed his willingness to work with Amedi to promote bilateral ties. In his congratulatory message, Xi noted that China and Iraq share a deep-rooted traditional friendship.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

From Hong Kong’s triple baby bonus scheme to President Xi Jinping’s Strait of Hormuz call, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.