Xi Jinping
Xi is testing Japan’s ties with Trump in latest trade battle
Beijing has turned up the heat on Tokyo this week by banning all dual-use shipments for military use
Xi and Lee reaffirm China-South Korea ties at second summit in two months
The frequency of their meetings demonstates the importance of the relationship, showing efforts by both sides to stabilise relations
South Korea President Lee arrives in China amid rising regional tensions
His talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to cover trade, economic ties and security issues
China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says
The economy is expected to have grown to about 140 trillion yuan in 2025, he adds
Xi says China’s economy will hit 5% growth goal in 2025
The Chinese leader highlights his focus on the quality of economic growth, rather than pace
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim
The region is heading into an increasingly precarious 2026
Xi’s triumphant year staring down Trump belies troubles in China
Already, Beijing is pushing harder on issues such as Taiwan, evidenced by an economic assault on Japan over the self-ruled island
Macron urges Xi to step up efforts on Ukraine, rebalancing global trade
A large business delegation is accompanying Macron on his fourth state visit to China
Macron bets on Beijing to save his legacy
The French leader will seek a new economic and diplomatic equilibrium with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Can Trump recalibrate US-China relations?
The April 2026 meeting in Beijing signals a move from open confrontation to managed competition
