Xi and Putin discuss relations with Trump, Ukraine and Taiwan MOSCOW/BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed on Tuesday how to build... Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:06am
World Xi Jinping, Putin hold video call: Chinese state media BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin,... Published 21 Jan, 2025 02:32pm
World China vice president meets with Elon Musk ahead of Trump inauguration BEIJING: China’s Vice President Han Zheng met on Sunday with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other members of the U.S.... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:28am
World Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threats WASHINGTON: Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:47pm
World Xi hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya to attend Trump inauguration, sources say WASHINGTON/TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president on... Published 11 Jan, 2025 11:32am
World Quake in China’s Tibet kills 126 with tremors felt in Nepal, India BEIJING: A devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and damaged thousands of... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:22pm
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World Xi says no one can stop China’s ‘reunification’ with Taiwan BEIJING: No one can stop China’s “reunification” with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New... Published 01 Jan, 2025 03:03am
World Xi says China must apply ‘more proactive’ macroeconomic policies in 2025 BEIJING: President Xi Jinping said China will put in place “more proactive” macroeconomic policies next year, state... Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:47pm
World China’s Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russian ambassador says China’s President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russia’s state-run RIA news agency quoted Moscow’s... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Markets China plans $411bn special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:42am
World Xi hails Macau ‘success’ in visit for 25th anniversary of Chinese rule MACAU: Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Macau’s “world-recognised success” as he arrived in the city on... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
World South Korea to set roadmap in case Trump reopens North Korea nuclear talks SEOUL: South Korea’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he was devising a roadmap to prepare for US President-elect... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:02pm
World Trump invites China’s Xi to inauguration, experts call it political theatre WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other foreign leaders to ... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:29am
World China’s Xi warns ‘no winners’ in trade war with US BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be “no winners” in a trade war with the United... Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:25pm
World Trump picks former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:09am
World Nepal, China sign deal on Belt and Road plan, paving way for progress on projects KATHMANDU: Nepal has signed a framework agreement with China on the Belt and Road initiative, after an initial pact... Published 04 Dec, 2024 05:09pm
World Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia The United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
World China’s Xi visits Morocco, meets with crown prince BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping made a short visit to Morocco on Thursday, according to state media from both... Published 22 Nov, 2024 02:33pm
World Lula says he and Xi put ‘peace first’ in world roiled by conflict BRASÍLIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said during a state visit Wednesday by Chinese President Xi... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:53pm
World UK PM Starmer to meet China’s Xi at G20 summit in Brazil British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio... Published 18 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
World G20 summit confronts a global order unsettled by Trump’s return RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies were set to meet on Monday in Brazil for their annual... Published 18 Nov, 2024 12:28pm
World Australia’s ‘balance’ in focus as Albanese to meet China’s Xi SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet China’s President Xi Jinping in Brazil on Monday, as... Published 18 Nov, 2024 11:41am
World Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to work with the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:58pm
World New Zealand PM Luxon, China’s Xi Jinping pledge cooperation at APEC New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in their first meeting, pledged... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:59am
World Xi arrives in Lima for APEC, to open Pacific megaport LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Lima on Thursday, kicking off a week-long diplomatic blitz in ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World Biden, Xi to meet in Peru on Saturday: US official WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Saturday at the APEC summit in Peru,... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:07am
World Xi Jinping leaves China for APEC meeting in Peru: state media BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, state media said, bound for a summit of Asia-Pacific... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:16pm