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Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the 18th Party Congress in 2012. He succeeded Hu Jintao as leader of the Communist Party and was elected president in March 2013. Born in 1953, Xi graduated from Tsinghua University in 1979 with a degree in engineering.
- Chinese president pledges to pour resources into network to enable swift response to disease outbreaks
- But analysts say that this alone will not prevent a recurrence of infections like Sars and Covid-19
Nine lawmaking bodies are represented in the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, whose US members are Senators Robert Menendez and Marco Rubio.
Nine lawmaking bodies are represented in the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, whose US members are Senators Robert Menendez and Marco Rubio.
European Union reluctant to pick a side in the US-China tussle, but has shown a toughening of its stance towards Beijing.
European Union reluctant to pick a side in the US-China tussle, but has shown a toughening of its stance towards Beijing.
Proposed ban on ‘denigrating’ TCM has sparked criticism on social media, with some calling it a further intrusion on free speech.
Proposed ban on ‘denigrating’ TCM has sparked criticism on social media, with some calling it a further intrusion on free speech.
‘Given the overall pandemic situation, the meeting cannot take place at the scheduled time, but should be rescheduled,’ said a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
‘Given the overall pandemic situation, the meeting cannot take place at the scheduled time, but should be rescheduled,’ said a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
This new generation of diplomats believe China’s time is now, but as they try to please their boss, they should not add to the country’s external uncertainties.
This new generation of diplomats believe China’s time is now, but as they try to please their boss, they should not add to the country’s external uncertainties.
The central government is looking to safeguard national security as well as the city’s stability through the new law, according to Lam.
The central government is looking to safeguard national security as well as the city’s stability through the new law, according to Lam.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe had been scheduled to make a state visit to Beijing last month. Instead, he must walk a tightrope between the country’s biggest trading partner and sole military ally.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe had been scheduled to make a state visit to Beijing last month. Instead, he must walk a tightrope between the country’s biggest trading partner and sole military ally.
State media on Sunday published a 13-month-old speech from President Xi Jinping saying China has essentially doubled the size of its economy between 2010 and 2020.
State media on Sunday published a 13-month-old speech from President Xi Jinping saying China has essentially doubled the size of its economy between 2010 and 2020.
China’s leaders are probably thinking West’s reaction was ‘a lot of bark and little bite’, analyst says.
China’s leaders are probably thinking West’s reaction was ‘a lot of bark and little bite’, analyst says.
A survey by the China Film Association suggests 40 per cent of cinemas, almost 5,000 in total, could go bust because of losses stemming from the Covid-19 lockdown.
A survey by the China Film Association suggests 40 per cent of cinemas, almost 5,000 in total, could go bust because of losses stemming from the Covid-19 lockdown.
The US president reportedly did not know China and India even shared a border until early in his term, a new book claims.
The US president reportedly did not know China and India even shared a border until early in his term, a new book claims.
The legislation calls for sanctions against Chinese officials that would see their US-held assets frozen and entry to the US barred.
The legislation calls for sanctions against Chinese officials that would see their US-held assets frozen and entry to the US barred.
Beijing has moved ‘beyond being assertive’, says Reinhard Butikofer, chairman of European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with China.
Beijing has moved ‘beyond being assertive’, says Reinhard Butikofer, chairman of European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with China.
US has intensified its ‘suppression and containment’ of China since start of Covid-19 pandemic, top defence official and PLA general Wei Fenghe says.
US has intensified its ‘suppression and containment’ of China since start of Covid-19 pandemic, top defence official and PLA general Wei Fenghe says.
The outreach, revealed in a trove of emails obtained by the South China Morning Post, followed an intervention by software services entrepreneur Qiang Wan.
The outreach, revealed in a trove of emails obtained by the South China Morning Post, followed an intervention by software services entrepreneur Qiang Wan.
Indian and Chinese troops have reportedly clashed several times this month at different sections of the Line of Actual Control that separates the two countries.
Indian and Chinese troops have reportedly clashed several times this month at different sections of the Line of Actual Control that separates the two countries.
China’s economy is under pressure from the coronavirus, as well as escalating trade war and technology tensions with the United States.
China’s economy is under pressure from the coronavirus, as well as escalating trade war and technology tensions with the United States.
The country’s foreign minister and ambassador to Britain have backed the combative approach, but observers warn it may only alienate the rest of the world.
The country’s foreign minister and ambassador to Britain have backed the combative approach, but observers warn it may only alienate the rest of the world.
The proposals are similar to existing age verification systems implemented by the likes of Tencent and NetEase, which have been keen to demonstrate their self-policing actions
The proposals are similar to existing age verification systems implemented by the likes of Tencent and NetEase, which have been keen to demonstrate their self-policing actions
The coronavirus pandemic is having a deeper impact on employment in China than the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak and the global financial crisis, experts say.
The coronavirus pandemic is having a deeper impact on employment in China than the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak and the global financial crisis, experts say.
Chinese leader says overhaul of monitoring and warning systems are needed after the Covid-19 outbreak exposed shortcomings.
Chinese leader says overhaul of monitoring and warning systems are needed after the Covid-19 outbreak exposed shortcomings.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing will work to build ‘healthy silk road’ with belt and road partners.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing will work to build ‘healthy silk road’ with belt and road partners.
After a two-year slowdown, projects including a dam, airport and motorway are being fast-tracked in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
After a two-year slowdown, projects including a dam, airport and motorway are being fast-tracked in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Chinese leader tells economic delegates at ‘two sessions’ that country has strengths that will allow it to recover after Covid-19 pandemic.
Chinese leader tells economic delegates at ‘two sessions’ that country has strengths that will allow it to recover after Covid-19 pandemic.
US-China trade war, coronavirus pandemic, decoupling and deglobalisation had already soured the mood in Beijing towards the global system ahead of the National People’s Congress.
US-China trade war, coronavirus pandemic, decoupling and deglobalisation had already soured the mood in Beijing towards the global system ahead of the National People’s Congress.
Li kept the focus on home in his annual work report to the NPC, warning the country of the grim challenges ahead.
Li kept the focus on home in his annual work report to the NPC, warning the country of the grim challenges ahead.
Budget of US$178 billion announced as the country faces growing security risks and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Budget of US$178 billion announced as the country faces growing security risks and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic.
The rhetoric towards the self-ruled island has hardened in Premier Li Keqiang’s annual work report
The rhetoric towards the self-ruled island has hardened in Premier Li Keqiang’s annual work report
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers are angry about China’s new announcement on a new national security law concerning the city.
The measure was proposed at a press conference about China’s National People’s Congress annual meetings, on May 21, 2020. The US has vowed to react strongly if China enacts the legislation.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers are angry about China’s new announcement on a new national security law concerning the city.
The measure was proposed at a press conference about China’s National People’s Congress annual meetings, on May 21, 2020. The US has vowed to react strongly if China enacts the legislation.
Imagine the goodwill China will reap if it can develop a Covid-19 vaccine and share it with the world.
US calls for an independent investigation have come to nothing, and now the world health body must show that it can proceed without preconditions or perceptions of guilt or bias
As Tsai Ing-wen opens old wounds again at her inauguration and the US offers her its congratulations, now is the time for dialogue, not inflammatory language