Xi Jinping

Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion

Since 2012, Xi has been raising the banner of the war on corruption and leading a campaign to purge the ranks of the party and the military of corrupt people.

Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia attends the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 8, 2025.
 Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia arrives for a group photo session before the opening ceremony of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, Shandong province, China April 22, 2024.

Top Chinese military official under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to US - WSJ

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

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Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023.

Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions


Biden, Xi clash over Taiwan, but military action seen as unlikely

US President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, in their first meeting since Biden took office in 2021.

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022.

Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting

Biden will hold talks on Monday with China's Xi Jinping – their first since Biden became president – at the G20 nations summit in Indonesia.

  US President Joe Biden speaks virtually with Chinese leader Xi Jinping from the White House in Washington, US November 15, 2021.

Xi, Scholz warn against 'irresponsible' nuclear threats over Ukraine

In the first visit by a G7 leader to China since the pandemic, Scholz pressed Xi to prevail on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, saying Beijing had a responsibility as a major power to do so.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Germany's Scholz tests China ties with inaugural visit, to discuss Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, hoping that China can convince Russia to end hostilities.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a meeting of the Federal security cabinet on the Ukraine crisis in Berlin, Germany, March 4, 2022.

Chinese ex-President Hu Jintao forcefully removed from party congress

Hu, who has reportedly been in poor health, appeared confused during the incident, although not in obvious distress. He appeared to resist leaving as the stewards escorted him out

 Former Chinese president Hu Jintao leaves his seat next to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

China's Communist Party Congress closes, cementing Xi Jinping's 'core' status

A third five-year leadership term would solidify Xi's place as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping claps after his speech as China's new Politburo Standing Committee members meet the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 25, 2017.

Attacking Taiwan would make Xi a 'sinner' of Chinese people - Chen Ming-tong

Chen Ming-tong, head of Taiwan's National Security Bureau said Xi would face disaster if he followed through on his threats of ever attacking Taiwan.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping claps after his speech as China's new Politburo Standing Committee members meet the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 25, 2017.

What is China’s Party Congress message to the Middle East? - analysis

According to reports China’s leader will stay in power for a third term. This is a break with the past and is leading some to compare Jinping to Mao Zedong, the Communist leader.

 A child holds a Chinese national flag to celebrate Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

Xi: 'China will never renounce the right to use force over Taiwan'

"Resolving the Taiwan issue is the Chinese people's own business, and it up to the Chinese people to decide," he said.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

Russia, Turkey, Iran, China showcase growing ties at confab - analysis

Shanghai Cooperation Organization brought together countries that are close partners of Russia and China. Turkey’s growing role showcases its anti-Western stance.

 CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing in February.