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Xi Jinping

Trump to travel to China from March 31 to April 2 with US trade policy in focus

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, on Oct 30, 2025.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, on Oct 30, 2025.

China’s Xi emphasises stability at start of new policy cycle

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation will accelerate efforts to build a new development paradigm and focus on high-quality growth in 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation will accelerate efforts to build a new development paradigm and focus on high-quality growth in 2026.

US top diplomat Rubio meets China counterpart Wang Yi in Munich

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.     Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.     Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes rare public reference to recent military purges

In Chinese President Xi Jinping’s virtual address to the military on Feb 11, he praised the rank and file, saying they were “trustworthy”.
In Chinese President Xi Jinping’s virtual address to the military on Feb 11, he praised the rank and file, saying they were “trustworthy”.

Trump says China’s Xi will visit US towards end of the year

US President Donald Trump (left) with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea, on Oct  30, 2025.
US President Donald Trump (left) with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea, on Oct  30, 2025.

Sorry Mr Trump, but China’s here to stay in your backyard

Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Feb 3.
Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Feb 3.

Relations with US ‘rock solid’, Taiwan President says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the U.S., in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the U.S., in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

China’s Xi calls for ‘mutual respect’ in Trump call and issues Taiwan warning

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Xi, Putin hail ties in video call as Ukraine war nears anniversary

Russia's President Vladimir Putin holds talks with China's President Xi Jinping via video link from Moscow, Russia, February 4, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS
Russia's President Vladimir Putin holds talks with China's President Xi Jinping via video link from Moscow, Russia, February 4, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

Zhang Youxia: Veteran princeling caught in China’s military purge

Zhang Youxia, a vice-chairman of China's powerful Central Military Commission, is targeted in a probe for serious violations of the law.
Zhang Youxia, a vice-chairman of China's powerful Central Military Commission, is targeted in a probe for serious violations of the law.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.