BEIJING — The Chinese government said Monday that it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they weren ...

Most countries, including China, recognized all 15 former Soviet republics as independent states.

(CNN) -- European countries are demanding answers from Beijing after its top diplomat in Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet republics, in comments that could undermine China's ...

In fact, the conditions set by the Chinese for their summit with the Soviets - the removal of what they call the "three obstacles" - demand Soviet compliance on issues of global concern: reduction ...

The Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, right, talking with the Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping during their meeting in May 1989 at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.

BEIJING — The Chinese government said Monday it respected the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they weren ...

BEIJING — The Chinese government said Monday it respected the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they weren ...