Xi Jinping has been making headlines recently for his diplomatic visits to various countries, including France, Serbia, and Hungary, as well as for meetings with world leaders like Vladimir Putin. These visits have been seen as efforts to strengthen ties and expand Chinese influence in Europe. Additionally, discussions about China's use of AI and concerns about its military actions have also brought Xi Jinping into the spotlight.
Xi Jinping, born on June 15, 1953, is a Chinese politician who has been the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission since 2012. He has been a key figure in Chinese politics for many years, known for his strong leadership and efforts to expand China's global influence. Xi Jinping has overseen various economic and military reforms in China and has been at the forefront of shaping the country's foreign policy agenda. His leadership style and policies have had a significant impact on China's domestic and international affairs.
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President Vladimir Putin said Friday that his country's armed forces launched their recent offensive against Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region to stop cross-border attacks against Russia's border regions, but added that Moscow has no plans to capture
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Leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and Russia's isolated
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The National Security Council says high-level U.S. government envoys raised concerns about “the misuse of AI” by China and others in closed-door talks with Chinese officials in Geneva
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A new book on China’s tech regulations and economic governance assesses the impact of perceived overreaching in the market, with far-reaching effects flagged by professor Angela Zhang.
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The red carpet receptions China’s leader received in France, Serbia and Hungary helped recast a strained relationship with the continent.
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China’s lower level military authorities could be ‘overzealous’ because they believe Beijing desired an aggressive response, possibly resulting in the skirmish.
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Warm welcome for Chinese president contrasts with rest of EU, with up to 18 cooperation agreements expected
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has received a ceremonial welcome in Hungary’s capital ahead of a day of talks with Hungarian officials expected to result in further Chinese investments in the Central European country
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Closer ties with Hungary and Serbia serve to benefit Beijing politically and economically as they help sustain its waning footprint in the region.
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The prospect of Chinese tariffs has the French cognac industry worried for its future.
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Ursula Von der Leyen, the European Commission president, pushed Beijing to help rein in Russia’s war in Ukraine after meeting with the Chinese and French leaders in Paris.
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The Chinese president this week will be visiting France, Serbia and Hungary. His trip comes at a time of tensions with many European countries over trade and accusations of Chinese espionage.
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The Fujian aircraft carrier’s maiden mission has been deliberately timed to coincide with US-Philippines military drills, analysts say.
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India has one of the world's fastest growing economies but the benefits are yet to fully reach the poorest.
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Antony Blinken is the latest senior US official to visit China, but some analysts believe Washington needs to set out a clear vision for future relations.
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Agenda to focus on reforms and modernization, state media says
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The direct meeting with China’s leader was a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia.
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Top US diplomat is set for fraught discussions with foreign minister Wang Yi and possibly president Xi Jinping
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A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China says that simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for U.S. companies operating in China