Xi Jinping
A sense of crisis has defined Xi’s rule. It will shape China well into the future
World
October 14, 2022
A sense of crisis has defined Xi’s rule. It will shape China well into the future
Hong KongCNN — When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he inherited a country at a crossroads. Outwardly, China seemed an unstoppable…
Putin meets Xi as Russian invasion of Ukraine falters
World
September 15, 2022
Putin meets Xi as Russian invasion of Ukraine falters
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday in a show of diplomatic support, as Moscow contends…
Russia plays up China’s support as it retreats in Ukraine
World
September 12, 2022
Russia plays up China’s support as it retreats in Ukraine
As Russian forces suffer a string of stunning defeats in Ukraine, Moscow is playing up Beijing’s support for its invasion ahead of…
Xi and Putin to meet face-to-face next week, Russian envoy says
World
September 7, 2022
Xi and Putin to meet face-to-face next week, Russian envoy says
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan next…
Putin and Xi to attend G20 summit, Indonesian president says, setting up showdown with Biden
World
August 20, 2022
Putin and Xi to attend G20 summit, Indonesian president says, setting up showdown with Biden
(CNN) – The leaders of China and Russia both plan to attend November’s G20 summit, its host said Thursday, setting…
Biden speaks with China’s Xi as tension grows over Taiwan
World
July 29, 2022
Biden speaks with China’s Xi as tension grows over Taiwan
(CNN)President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a lengthy and candid discussion about Taiwan on Thursday as…
China says Xi Jinping and other leaders have been given domestic Covid-19 vaccines, amid public concern over safety
World
July 24, 2022
China says Xi Jinping and other leaders have been given domestic Covid-19 vaccines, amid public concern over safety
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in the country have been given domestic Covid-19…
Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong’s opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked ‘beginning of true democracy’
World
July 1, 2022
Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong’s opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked ‘beginning of true democracy’
Hong Kong (CNN)Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed “true democracy” began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control,…
China will support Russia on security, Xi tells Putin in birthday call
World
June 16, 2022
China will support Russia on security, Xi tells Putin in birthday call
Hong Kong (CNN)Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his support for Moscow on “sovereignty and security” matters in a call with…
‘No need for preachers,’ Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells UN human rights chief
World
May 25, 2022
‘No need for preachers,’ Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells UN human rights chief
(CNN) – Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his country’s human rights record on Wednesday, telling a visiting UN official there…