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Xi Jinping

Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold 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 react as they hold 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

Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung at the start of their summit meeting in Nara, western Japan January 13, 2026.  REUTERS/Issei Kato/Pool
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung at the start of their summit meeting in Nara, western Japan January 13, 2026.  REUTERS/Issei Kato/Pool

Canadian PM Carney visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Don’t fall for the myth of the ‘brittle’ strongman

(From left) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin in September 2025 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
(From left) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin in September 2025 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam is seeking to combine his party role with the state presidency.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam is seeking to combine his party role with the state presidency.

Carney’s Beijing visit could mark turning point for Canada’s tumultuous ties with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China from Jan 13 to 17.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China from Jan 13 to 17.

Canada’s Carney plans to talk trade, relations during China visit

China is currently Canada’s second-largest trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching C$118.7 billion (S$110 billion) in 2024.
China is currently Canada’s second-largest trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching C$118.7 billion (S$110 billion) in 2024.

Hopes rise for Hallyu thaw following South Korea President’s China visit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he expects a gradual relaxation of China's unofficial curbs on South Korean content.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he expects a gradual relaxation of China's unofficial curbs on South Korean content.

Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but ‘it’s up to’ Xi

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

How rare earths raise the stakes in China-Japan spat

While China appears to have more immediate leverage to inflict economic pain on Japan, it will have to weigh its options.
While China appears to have more immediate leverage to inflict economic pain on Japan, it will have to weigh its options.

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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.