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Putin said on Thursday, some governments are attempting “to create a new iron curtain around Russia”.
China has criticized Australia’s refusal to donate to the UN Green Fund saying it is an obligation of developed countries.
President Xi Jinping welcomed his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma as the Chinese people’s “old and good friend”.
South Africa has become an increasingly important port of call for China as a gateway to the continent.
China has repeatedly accused the US of straining their vast economic relationship through a slew of anti-dumping measures.
Transparency International identified corruption and money laundering as major problems for the BRICS.
UK lawmakers urged the government to condemn China in an emergency debate in the British parliament.
The Maldivian government cancelled a $511 million airport deal with an Indian firm two years ago.
China say rich countries must do far more to cut emissions since they contributed the most to environment degradation.
British Prime Minister David Cameron has also underlined that his government sees China’s decision as “mistaken”.
