China, Xi Jinping

China: Xi Jinping has learned from Trump’s first trade war and is ready to fight back
The start of 2025 has been good for China and its reputation as a high-tech innovator. The unveiling of the Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) tool, DeepSeek, caused consternation on the US stock exchange and from potential competitors in Silicon Valley.
What did China's tech entrepreneurs tell Xi Jinping at the symposium?
China's leading technology entrepreneurs, including Huawei Technologies founder Ren Zhengfei and Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, voiced their confidence in the country's development prospects at a symposium chaired by President Xi Jinping this week.
Xi Jinping's war prep: China's military gets stricter, combat-focused rules
Xi Jinping enforces new military regulations prioritising combat readiness, discipline, and war preparation, reshaping China's armed forces for global dominance
Why Xi Jinping is making nice with China’s tech billionaires
Now, however, he seems welcome once again. On February 17th Mr Ma and a handful of other entrepreneurs met at a symposium in Beijing with Xi Jinping, China’s supreme leader. Many see this as Mr Ma’s rescue from the wilderness—and a sign that, after a prolonged crackdown, private-sector tech is back in favour.
Trump wants China to play a role in peace in Ukraine. Is Xi Jinping willing to help?
As the war in Ukraine grinds toward its fourth year, US President Donald Trump has made clear which world leader he thinks can help America end the conflict: Vladimir Putin’s ally Xi Jinping.
President Xi Jinping Meets China’s Top Tycoons In Rare Show Of Support
President Xi Jinping met some of China’s most prominent tycoons, sending what analysts say is the strongest signal of support in years to companies like web giants Alibaba and Tencent.
Trump signals potential new trade deal with China, praises Xi Jinping
Former US President Donald Trump stated that his "very good relationship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping could pave the way for a new trade agreement. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump recalled his 2020 trade deal with China but acknowledged a competitive dynamic,
President Trump on China's Xi, Possible Trade Deal
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China but did not describe the parameters of a potential agreement. Trump also said the relationship he has with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is "a great one.
Huawei founder told Xi China's concerns about lack of chips have eased, state media says
Huawei's founder told Xi Jinping at a meeting the Chinese president held with private sector entrepreneurs that concerns ...
Xi Is Trying to Secure the Devotion of China’s Military
After the Chinese leader purged dozens of military commanders, he launched a new indoctrination campaign.
Xi Jinping tells entrepreneurs ‘east wind’ will carry China above rivals
The president evoked a Mao Zedong slogan to reiterate his confidence in China’s economic triumph at a high-profile meeting on the private sector.
Xi Jinping’s graft crackdown is fight without end
It’s 12 years since Xi Jinping launched his crackdown on graft with a promise to catch “flies” as well as “tigers”. Since ...
Xi Jinping gave China's big tech companies a personal stamp of approval
At the Monday meeting, Xi urged the executives to "show their talent" and pledged to support private businesses.
In from the cold? Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma spotted among top tech bosses who met China’s Xi
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and the country’s top tech executives in Beijing on Monday, in a ...
Why Chinese leader Xi Jinping may want to accept Donald Trump’s invitation to visit US
The US president is pushing for a visit and it may be in Beijing’s interests, but considerable hurdles will need to be ...
Xi’s Embrace of China Tech CEOs Spurs Hope of Big Economic Shift
President Xi Jinping’s embrace of Chinese tech bosses in a rare public meeting is fueling hope Beijing is shifting its stance ...