Keywords: Xi Jinping


Spanish premier calls for end to conflicts and greater China role

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for renewed international efforts to end ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a stronger diplomatic role from China on the global stage. Speaking during an official visit to Beijing, Sánchez highlighted......

Vietnam moves closer to China’s governance model as state control expands

Vietnam appears to be gradually aligning itself more closely with China’s model of governance, as authorities in Hanoi expand state control and explore regulatory frameworks inspired by Beijing. Recent policy discussions suggest that Vietnam is considering measures similar to those implemented......

Trump warns China of steep tariffs over potential military support to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that China could face heavy trade penalties if it provides military assistance to Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump stated that Washington could impose tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods if Beijing were found to......

Taiwan reports Chinese warplanes as Xi meets opposition leader in Beijing

Taiwan reported increased Chinese military activity near its airspace as Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-profile meeting in Beijing with a senior Taiwanese opposition figure, highlighting ongoing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. According to Taiwan’s defense authorities, multiple Chinese......

Taiwan reports rising military pressure as China promotes peace dialogue

Taiwan has raised concerns over an increase in Chinese military activity near the island, highlighting a growing contrast between Beijing’s diplomatic messaging and its actions on the ground. Officials in Taipei report that Chinese warships and aircraft have intensified their presence in recent......

Sanchez to visit China to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to visit China from April 11 to April 15, according to official announcements. The trip marks another step in Spain’s efforts to reinforce its relationship with one of the world’s leading economic powers. This will be Sánchez’s......

Taiwan opposition leader visits China amid rising tensions

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday, describing her visit as a “mission of peace” at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-governed island. Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s largest opposition party, is expected to......

Xi calls for faster development of China’s new energy system amid global tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating the development of a new energy system to strengthen the country’s energy security, as global markets face uncertainty linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in Beijing, Xi emphasized the need for a diversified and resilient......

Xi urges Germany to be a reliable and innovative partner during Beijing talks

During a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping encouraged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to strengthen ties, describing Germany as a “reliable and innovative” partner. The discussion took place as Merz began his first official two-day visit to China since his election. Xi......