China, Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Declares China and Russia Advancing Hand in Hand
In a recent exchange of New Year greetings, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the enduring partnership between China and Russia, stating that both nations have consistently advanced "hand in hand" along a path of non-alliance and non-confrontation.
China’s Xi Jinping asked ‘What’s so bad about deflation?’ amid economic slowdown, report says
Chinese President Xi Jinping was reportedly dismissive about the threat of deflation hitting the economy. While consumers can benefit from falling prices, persistent deflation can also lead to a downward spiral for spending and investment.
China’s Xi Jinping Nods to ‘External Uncertainties’ in New Year’s Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.
Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family
"The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family," Mr Xi said in a speech televised on China's state broadcaster CCTV. “No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification.”
Xi says China's annexation of Taiwan can't be stopped
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop China from annexing the island nation.
Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.
China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech
The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set to take a hard line on China.
The contradictions of Xi Jinping
Two incisive studies of the Chinese president reveal a complex figure who is all too aware of the capricious nature of power ...
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Xi Jinping has much to worry about in 2025
Decisions made by America’s next president and his mostly China-hawkish team will affect matters that Mr Xi regards as ...
China’s Xi cites global ‘uncertainties’ in speech ahead of Trump inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping painted a picture of a strong Chinese economy in his New Year’s speech, while also alluding to ...
Xi Jinping signals growth is ‘top priority’ in speech acknowledging China’s strains
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed support for the country’s vulnerable elderly and youth in a new year address that ...
Xi Says China’s 2024 GDP Growth Set to Hit Target of Around 5%
China’s economic growth is expected to be around 5% for the full year of 2024, according to President Xi Jinping, signaling ...
China is building new detention centers all over the country as Xi Jinping widens corruption purge
More than 200 specialized detention facilities have been built or expanded across China, a CNN investigation finds, as the ...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Flagship foreign development program massively outpaces US influence efforts
From the initiative’s beginning in 2013 until 2021, China disbursed roughly $679 billion to 165 countries to fund ...