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China’s Xi says India, China are ‘friends, partners’

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) said that over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) said that over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve.

Top China general Zhang Youxia accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US: WSJ

General Zhang Youxia is also accused of accepting bribes for official acts, including the promotion of an officer to the post of defence minister, WSJ reported.
General Zhang Youxia is also accused of accepting bribes for official acts, including the promotion of an officer to the post of defence minister, WSJ reported.

What Xi Jinping’s purge of China’s most senior general reveals

General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission, has been placed under investigation.
General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission, has been placed under investigation.

China says senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli under investigation

General Zhang Youxia, 75, is the more senior general of two CMC vice chairmen.
General Zhang Youxia, 75, is the more senior general of two CMC vice chairmen.

Xi assures Brazil’s Lula of China’s support in ‘turbulent’ times

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/File Photo

China's Xi lauds 'shared future' with Vietnam after To Lam's re-election

Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they view copies of agreements signed between China and Vietnam following their meeting at the office of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on April 14, 2025. NHAC NGUYEN/Pool via REUTERS
Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they view copies of agreements signed between China and Vietnam following their meeting at the office of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on April 14, 2025. NHAC NGUYEN/Pool via REUTERS

Trump says he will visit China in April; Xi to visit US towards end of 2026

“I’ve always had a great relationship (with) President Xi of China,” said US President Donald Trump.
“I’ve always had a great relationship (with) President Xi of China,” said US President Donald Trump.

China’s trade with North Korea recovers to near pre-pandemic levels

North Korea imported US$257.4 million (S$330,28 million) worth of goods from China in December 2025.
North Korea imported US$257.4 million (S$330,28 million) worth of goods from China in December 2025.

Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.

China’s top trade negotiator He Lifeng slated to meet global CEOs in Davos

China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng delivering his statement at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Nov 17, 2025.
China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng delivering his statement at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Nov 17, 2025.

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