Xi Jinping

Why China strikes Olympic gold but misses the World Cup

China sits 91st in FIFA’s world rankings, behind countries with a fraction of its population, wealth and resources.

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war

A visitor takes a video of an artwork depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at an exhibition, which is called \"Yalta 2.0\" and opened to make a reference to the 1945 Yalta Conference, at an art gallery in Livadia park in Yalta, Crimea, February 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alexey Pavlishak

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‘Brotherly bonds’: Political recognition is top prize for Myanmar leader’s China visit

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing (R) and China's President Xi Jinping inspecting a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Asia’s answer to the Thucydides Trap

Given the tensions between Washington and Beijing – and the consequences for the rest of the world – alternative ways of thinking deserve consideration.

China’s Xi backs Myanmar’s President as two leaders meet in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on June 16 in Beijing, China.

Trump thanks China and Russia, partners of Iran, for diplomatic help

Trump said both Xi and Putin aided the Americans in sealing the deal with the Iranians.

Myanmar’s former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

Xi swops fighter jets for diplomatic hardball to squeeze Taiwan

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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‘Charismatic but naive’: Taiwanese opposition KMT chief’s peacemaker pitch leaves US unimpressed

KMT chair Cheng Li-wun is welcomed on June 8 with lion dance performances at New York’s Chinatown by the overseas Taiwanese community.

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

Cheng Li-wun (left) said US experts had suggested the Kuomintang (KMT) be more proactive in proposing its own defence spending legislation.

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