Dake Kang

2 months ago | abcnews.go.com | Dake Kang

Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China on Thursday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a “death blow” to the current world orderByDAKE KANG Associated PressChinese honor guards march during a welcome ceremony attended by China's President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, April 24, 2025.

2 months ago | ottumwacourier.com | Dake Kang

BEIJING (AP) - Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China on Thursday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a "death blow" to the current world order. Ruto is on a five-day visit to China, his third trip to Beijing since taking office in 2022. The visit comes at a time when both Kenya and China are seeking to expand ties amid a tariff fight between Washington and Beijing. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

2 months ago | thewest.com.au | Dake Kang

2 months ago | katherinetimes.com.au | Dake Kang

President Xi Jinping has hosted Kenya's William Ruto as Beijing seeks to shore up partnerships. Photo: AP PHOTOKenyan President William Ruto has pledged to build closer ties with China, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a "death blow" to the current world order. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

2 months ago | kdhnews.com | Dake Kang

BEIJING (AP) - Chinese diplomats threatened to cancel a summit and called top officials in two African countries to pressure lawmakers to quit an international parliamentary group critical of China, officials from the group told The Associated Press. It's an example of how far China will go to influence politicians overseas, and how that pressure can succeed behind closed doors. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.