China one of only a handful of countries Syrian leader has visited since 2011; Beijing has pledged $2 billion in investments in Syria, but funds 'yet to materialize'
Group, which includes Western rivals Russia and China, also to welcome Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia in 2024; Tehran hails 'strategic victory for Iran's foreign policy'
Former military intel chief says senior White House official he spoke with shrugged off trip, calls move 'a bluff' and says PM 'has much stronger cards' to improve ties with US
Visit shows prime minister has other diplomatic options, Israeli source says, as US President Biden has made clear he won't invite Israel's premier in the near future
US president says Chinese leader was angry over being unaware of alleged spy balloon the Americans shot down in February, just as a tyrant would be; Beijing says 'extremely absurd'
Chinese government says relationship with US is at lowest point since establishment, but sides still manage to hold constructive discussions on disagreements
US secretary of state has plenty to discuss in Chinese capital, from human rights issues to trade with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and detained American citizens
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