Xi Jinping

China’s Xi calls on Japan to protect political foundation of ties

2026-10-27T12:43:27.000Z
Analysts say the meeting could be the last major party gathering before its 2027 leadership reshuffle, when Xi is expected to hold on to the top job for a fourth term.

China’s Xi opens Communist Party plenum, aims for firm governance measures

2026-10-26T12:00:28.000Z
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised upholding the CCP’s “absolute leadership” over the armed forces and advancing the “political building of the military”.

China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy

2026-10-22T12:04:30.000Z
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at a state dinner at the White House in Washington on Sep 24.

No seat, no cards at the table: Europe fears being the loser in Trump-Xi deal-making

2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
While Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) did not secure all that he wanted, he appears to increasingly have the upper hand over US President Donald Trump, at least in terms of political manoeuvring. 

How Xi appeared to outmanoeuvre Trump at their summit

2026-09-28T09:20:23.000Z
China’s President Xi Jinping (left) and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain a trade truce until early 2027, even as tensions persist over other issues.
THINKING ALOUD

A managed rivalry between US and China serves the world well

2026-09-28T07:07:04.000Z
The US has been the dominant military power in the Asia-Pacific region, but that strength is fading relative to China’s.

Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says

2026-09-28T06:37:38.000Z
In the AI race, the US has decided to push its allies into line, rather than to cultivate and offer incentives.

The Trump-Xi truce stops at AI; who gets caught in the middle?

2026-09-28T04:45:16.000Z
(From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President of China Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump on Sep 25.

‘Envoy of friendship’: China’s giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta after Trump-Xi summit

2026-09-27T22:17:58.000Z
The commentary comes days after US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington.

China media says US shares responsibility for managing AI

2026-09-27T13:12:11.000Z