Does China have a smart or dumb diplomacy?

China Calls for Greater International Role in Next Iran-US Talks

China’s top diplomat called for greater international support for the next phase of Iran-US peace talks, cautioning that the looming interim peace agreement between the two countries marks only the beginning of a longer peace process.

EU Says China Trained Russian Troops to Fight in Ukraine War

The European Union’s top diplomat said China has been training Russian troops to fight in Ukraine, sharpening Brussels’ criticism of Beijing’s enabling role in the conflict as the bloc weighs a tougher economic and security stance.

Trump makes a deal with Iran’s third set of leaders partially opening the Strait of Hormuz: ‘Very smart’

On Monday, June 15th, President Trump had a bilateral meeting with President Macron in Evian, France. Where he discussed the deal between the United States and Iran’s third set of leaders. Trump also said that “the Strait is already partially opened.”

Rubio Signs Sports Diplomacy Deal With UFC Ahead of Weekend Fight at White House

Partnerships between the White House and UFC have raised a bevy of ethical concerns and legal questions.

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Iranian Minister Threatened U.S., Framed Diplomacy As Mere Tactic to Defeat America

China Presses Taiwan by Querying Foreign Ships for First Time

China turned to new tactics to press its claims in the waters east of Taiwan, sending maritime agency ships on a multi-day patrol that for the first time questioned foreign commercial boats in the area.