News of beijing

Government considers inspection of Chinese space station in Neuquén

02-04-2024 18:43 Echoing concerns of US officials, President Javier Milei's administration believes there are irregularities in contracts signed authorising the Espacio Lejano space station, a Chinese base in southern Neuquén province, as well as its activities.

International football

Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat

22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Destination China: President Fernández embarks on last international trip

12-10-2023 18:50 Argentina’s Peronist leader looks to close a new swap and move forward with his aim of joining the BRICS group. Fernández due to meet with Xi Jinping and Dilma Rousseff while in Beijing and Shanghai.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Sabino Vaca Narvaja: ‘We look to a world which no longer exists, a Eurocentric world’

29-07-2023 06:29 Sabino Vaca Narvaja, Argentina’s ambassador to China, on bilateral relations with Beijing, why trade ties must be deepened and the need to rethink the Foreign Ministry and our approach to the East.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder

23-06-2023 01:00 Lionel Messi is irreplaceable, but with any luck the collective spirit and unity he has helped foster in the Albiceleste will ensure that the glory days will continue.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

In a rush to the not-too distant future

15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead.

by Dan Edwards

International Football

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina down Australia 2-0 in Beijing

15-06-2023 12:22 Argentina dominates ball and dispatches Australia in 2-0 friendly win played before adoring Chinese crowd; Skipper scores opening goal with Pezzella notching second.

MESSI ON THE MOVE

Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'deserves' move to MLS

14-06-2023 13:47 Argentina coach says he's "very happy" that Messi has decided to move to the MLS and that he "deserves" his move to Miami.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi says 2022 World Cup was probably his last with Argentina

13-06-2023 13:57 Albiceleste skipper reveals that Argentina's triumph in Qatar was likely his World Cup with the national team, declaring: "I don't think I will be around for the next."

MESSI MADNESS

Chinese superfan books into Messi hotel for glimpse of hero

12-06-2023 10:28 It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through Beijing, but it was all worth it for a Chinese fan of Lionel Messi who eventually got a blurry selfie with his hero.

ARGENTINA IN ASIA

A drink with Messi for US$42,000? Chinese police warn over scams

11-06-2023 08:58 Argentina skipper's presence in China for a friendly against Australia has drawn scammers and ticket-scalpers desperate to capitalise on Messi mania.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina given rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly

10-06-2023 08:37 Frantic scenes at Beijing airport and hotel as Argentina's World Cup winning football team is greeted by hundreds of adoring Chinese fans ahead of friendly match with Australia.

International football

Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Argentina

06-06-2023 14:53 Australian national football coach eager to erase World Cup memories ahead of Argentina's upcoming international friendly match against the Socceroos in Beijing.

BUENOS AIRES & BEIJING

Airing IMF criticism, Máximo Kirchner deepens ties with China

02-06-2023 10:02 National deputy and La Cámpora leader slams International Monetary Fund’s recipes for “indebted countries” during visit to China.

by Ariel Maciel

Albiceleste in Asia

'Robbery' – fans complain at US$680 tickets to see Argentina in China

02-06-2023 08:40 Chinese football fans complain as ticket prices are released for friendly match between Argentina against Australia in Beijing.

RELATIONS WITH CHINA

Economy Minister Sergio Massa to fly to China for swap line talks

28-05-2023 10:08 Argentina's economy minister will travel to China next week in a bid to free up more cash from a currency swap line that could help stem a peso sell-off before this year’s presidential election.

POLITICS

Máximo Kirchner to join Sergio Massa on trip to China

24-05-2023 18:05 National lawmaker and vice-president’s son will form part of Argentine delegation travelling to China between May 29 and June 4, stopping in Beijing and Shanghai. This will be the first trip he has made outside the country.

by Rodis Recalt

ALBICELESTE IN ASIA

Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta

22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.