WorldOne of China's greatest advantages is the Chinese Communist Party's ability to think strategically and long-term, says Nicholas Burns.

WorldThe Dutch counterterrorism agency NCTV lists the country at the same level as, for example, Iran and North Korea.

World"There’s no point in meeting only to begin negotiations from square one", says Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin's lead negotiator.

Europe"The only way to resolve this crisis is to involve everyone, first (to obtain) a truce and then peace", says Guido Crosetto.