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After Xi Purges China’s Generals, a Military Inquisitor Rises
Xi Jinping's latest purge of top generals has elevated a military inquisitor, signaling deepening party control over the PLA.
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China's Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan's reunification with the mainland a historic mission of the Communist Party at a ceremony marking Sun Yat-sen's 160th birth anniversary.
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Exclusive | U.S. Balks at China’s Demand for Tightly Scripted Trump-Xi-Putin Summit
U.S. officials are resisting China's push for a tightly scripted trilateral summit between Trump, Xi, and Putin ahead of APEC talks, with denuclearization and AI nuclear agendas on the table.
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Trump to meet Russia's Putin and China's Xi next week
The United States has rejected China's demand for a tightly scripted summit involving President Trump, President Putin, and President Xi, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal.
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Trump thinks he will meet Xi and Putin at China APEC summit
Trump says he will meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin next week at China's APEC summit, while Beijing says it remains in communication with the parties.
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China in talks to host historic meeting between Xi, Putin and Trump
China confirms active discussions to host a historic trilateral summit between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump.
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The echo chamber of Xi Jinping
Coverage across international outlets explores Xi Jinping's deepening party purge, military restructuring, and governance style.
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China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry
President Xi Jinping warns against great power rivalry in the Middle East as China expands strategic and economic ties with Oman.
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The U.S. Once Dominated the World’s Oceans. China’s Xi is Changing That.
China's naval expansion has reportedly surpassed the U.S. in total warships, pairing military growth with new regulatory and legal strategies.
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Deeper China-Oman ties strategic for both sides, Xi says
President Xi Jinping and the Sultan of Oman are strengthening strategic ties and trade prospects while warning against great-power rivalries in the Gulf.
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Communist Party pledges to reach deeper into China’s tech, platform sectors
The Communist Party of China is intensifying its grip on the tech and platform sectors following directives from the fifth plenum.
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China's Xi hails new chapter with Germany, urges friendly policy towards Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier meet to discuss a new chapter in bilateral relations and global affairs.
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China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism
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China Elevates Key Figure in Purges With Rare Politburo Pick
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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
China's leadership demands intensified party discipline as purges trim the political elite.
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China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in party
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China's Xi opens Communist Party plenum, aims for firm governance measures
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China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline
China's political leadership is focusing on party self-governance and redefining the metrics of governance performance.
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What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline
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‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term
President Xi Jinping utilizes strategic party purges and a focus on discipline to solidify his power during China's latest plenum.
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Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
China's political elite are convening for high-level talks on Communist Party discipline amid ongoing purges led by Xi Jinping.
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China’s next generation of leaders waiting in the wings for more senior roles
China's political landscape shifts as the Fifth Plenum approaches, signaling a push for tighter party control and a transition for the next generation of leaders.
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China's Communist Party names new provincial chiefs ahead of fifth plenum
The Communist Party of China has opened its fifth plenum, focusing on governance and increased party discipline under the leadership of Xi Jinping.
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Xi Jinping gathers China’s top communist cadres with focus on discipline
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Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 16 People in Tibet
A powerful earthquake strikes Tibet, causing at least sixteen fatalities and prompting urgent rescue operations.
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China's Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy
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Report: Putin wants to discuss Ukraine's future with Trump and Chinese president
Reporting indicates a proposed trilateral summit involving Putin, Trump, and Xi to discuss the future of Ukraine.
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China's debt interest costs are soaring—and growing faster than any other major budget category
China's debt interest costs soar to 19.2% of the budget, growing faster than any other major spending category.
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How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
Recent political commentary examines how Donald Trump's public approach to China and Xi Jinping undercuts his anti-communist platform.
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China has quietly got Trump by the soybeans
US soybean markets are fluctuating wildly as China excludes the crop from a recent tariff exemption deal following a summit between Trump and Xi.
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'SNL' Weekend Update Roasts Wincing Trump's China Meeting, Pete Hegseth's Transphobia
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Trump’s Greenland deal shadows Xi visit after years of Beijing eyeing Arctic influence
A Greenland deal pursued by Trump casts shadows over a visit by Xi Jinping amid prolonged Arctic ambitions by Beijing.
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If You Want to Know Who America’s Oligarchs Are, Read This List
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China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows
Chinese trade volumes and U.S. orders have surged to record levels immediately preceding the scheduled summit between President Trump and President Xi.
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Trump, Xi discuss Middle East war as Iran presses 7-day plan to end fighting
Trump and Xi discuss the Middle East conflict as Iran pursues a seven-day plan to end the ongoing fighting.
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Seth Meyers Revisits Trump’s Past Praise For Xi
Late-night host Seth Meyers analyzes the contrast between Donald Trump's current rhetoric and his historical praise for Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Over 30 CEOs scored an invite to the US-China state dinner
Over 30 CEOs join Trump and Xi at a rare US‑China state dinner, prompting questions about billionaire attendance.
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Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping
Late-night hosts target Trump's meeting and praise of China's President Xi Jinping.
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Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far
Trump and Xi dine with elite tech billionaires as AI leaders face high-stakes geopolitical talks.
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Dow, S&P 500 Futures Fall As 10-Year Yield Nears 5.2% — Trump-Xi Dinner With Big Tech CEOs In Spotlight
Stock market futures are declining as Treasury yields rise and attention shifts to a high-stakes dinner between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Big Tech leaders.
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Trump Hosts Xi for State Dinner Amid a Day of Pomp
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China’s Xi will attend state dinner at the White House after landmark meeting with Trump
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China's rare earths dominance to overshadow Trump's talks with Xi
China's control over rare earth elements is expected to dominate the diplomatic agenda during upcoming discussions between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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How the US gave up its edge to China in processing vital rare earth minerals
China's dominance in rare earth minerals and yttrium curbs takes center stage ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
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China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit
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As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
US and China leaders pursue safe artificial intelligence while resisting calls to slow down the race for global supremacy.
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Trump to meet China’s Xi as Congress mulls bill banning artificial superintelligence
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China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability
China's expulsion and firing of top military commanders raises questions regarding the nation's war-waging ability.
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Tech Moguls Worth Combined $2.2 Trillion Attending Trump-Xi Dinner: See Who’s Going
Tech executives with a combined worth of $2.2 trillion attended a high-profile state dinner hosted by President Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Major business shifts emerge as Piper Sandler enters acquisition talks for Perella Weinberg and OpenAI cancels its latest AI model launch.
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Chinese rare earth shipments to US drop ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
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Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting
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A Xi-Trump summit deal can throw US carmakers under the China bus
Coverage from The Economic Times examines how a potential Xi-Trump summit deal might impact United States automakers.
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Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
Coverage highlights how China's actions have influenced oil prices, affecting political dynamics involving Trump.
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AI titans invited to Trump-Xi dinner
Tech executives and financial leaders secure invitations to a White House state dinner honoring China's leader.
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Xi Jinping health speculation grows after Modi’s ‘is it okay’ moment, BRICS dinner no-show
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India denies claims leaders fell ill after BRICS summit
India has denied claims that leaders fell ill following a BRICS summit amid global speculation over Xi Jinping's health.
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South Africa's president booked off from public engagements over ill health
Global speculation intensifies over leadership health following the BRICS summit, intersecting with official denials from India.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will attend state dinner for Trump-Xi summit in Washington
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