Chinense president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May
Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to Europe has high symbolic significance amid rising tensions with Russia and trade disputes between Beijing and Brussels. [ more ]
Analysis | Xi and Biden meet amid a fracturing world order
The meeting between Biden and Xi is important for both leaders to stabilize their relationship and bolster their leadership credentials.
Both leaders come to the summit in need of good news, with Biden enmeshed in supporting two wars and Xi facing economic challenges and scrutiny on his rule. [ more ]
Xi's European tour: where is Chinese leader going and what are visit's aims?
Xi Jinping's three-country tour of Europe focuses on trade disputes, Russia-Ukraine tensions, and commemorating diplomatic relations with France. [ more ]
Xi Jinping's ideology focuses on centralizing power under the Chinese Communist Party, emphasizing one country, one people, one ideology, one party, and one leader. [ more ]
Serbia prepares warm welcome for Xi in contrast to China-EU tensions
Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia amid tensions with the EU highlights China's strategic diplomatic relations with countries seen as more China-friendly. [ more ]
China's Xi leaves Hungary as he concludes a 5-day visit to Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a tour of three European nations, solidifying China's influence, with significant economic and cultural cooperation agreements signed during his visit. [ more ]
Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
China's President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe to tackle trade issues, but faces challenges due to EU's anti-subsidy probes on electric vehicles and expectations to influence Russia's actions in Ukraine. [ more ]
Biden, Xi speak for first time since November summit
The phone call between President Biden and President Xi focused on maintaining communication for managing the U.S.-China relationship responsibly.
Discussion points of the call included topics like peace in the Taiwan Strait, trade issues, combating illegal narcotics trade, and risks of artificial intelligence. [ more ]
Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping Pledge To Stabilize Fraught Relations In Face-To-Face Meeting
President Biden and President Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, discussing the need to stabilize relations and prevent conflicts.
Xi emphasized the importance of understanding and communication between the two leaders and expressed that turning their back on each other is not an option.
Biden is expected to urge China to use its influence over Iran to prevent escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]
Analysis | China's rulers reckon with troubling 'headwinds'
Six years ago, Xi Jinping presented China as a custodian of the international order and opponent of nationalism. Now, China's position is notably different.
Xi's ruthless quashing of Hong Kong's freedoms and increasing authoritarianism have drawn attention to his regime's character. [ more ]
Pandas, Ping-Pong and Profits: Chinese Leader Woos U.S. CEOs
Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed a desire for a strong partnership between China and the United States, emphasizing the importance of working together and reducing misunderstandings.
The atmosphere inside the Hyatt Regency ballroom was warm and friendly, in contrast to the chaotic protests outside the hotel.
Executives from companies like Apple, BlackRock, and Boeing attended the dinner and expressed support for increased engagement between the US and China. [ more ]
Biden and China's Xi shake hands to kick off San Francisco summit
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for a bilateral meeting to discuss various issues including Chinese exports of fentanyl, trade, and regional disputes.
Biden is expected to give a press conference without Xi later today after hours of private conversation.
US officials are optimistic about the meeting but have not confirmed if Xi will agree to crack down on exports of fentanyl. [ more ]
Biden and Xi hash out economic rivalry at rare talks DW 11/15/2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden had a rare face-to-face meeting in San Francisco for the APEC summit.
Biden emphasized the importance of face-to-face discussions and the need to find common ground to avoid conflict.
The meeting covered various topics including tensions in the Taiwan Strait, human rights in Xinjiang, and other geopolitical issues like North Korea, Russia, and Israel. [ more ]
As Leaders Meet, Musicians from Philadelphia Orchestra Tour China
President Biden and China's leader, Xi Jinping, have found common ground in the cultural sphere, highlighting the role of music in easing tensions.
Both leaders praised the visit by a delegation of Philadelphia Orchestra musicians to China, marking the 50th anniversary of the orchestra's 1973 visit to Beijing.
Cultural exchange can build connections between China and the United States and help refute political caricatures, but there are limits due to the heated rhetoric and intense rivalry between the two countries. [ more ]
Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Silicon Valley and pledged to prevent tensions between the two countries from escalating into war.
The meeting was the first time the two leaders have spoken since November 2022, and they plan to restore military-to-military communications and crack down on the export of fentanyl.
Biden also seeks China's help with the conflicts in Russia and Ukraine, as well as the global effort to combat climate change. [ more ]
China's Xi to meet Biden: What's the agenda, will Gaza war be discussed?
Security and trade are expected to dominate the agenda of the meeting between President Biden and China's Xi.
The meeting comes amid geopolitical tensions over the Israeli war on Gaza and the Ukraine-Russia war.
The two leaders will discuss the militarization of the South China Sea, Taiwan, trade disagreements, Chinese surveillance, and fentanyl smuggling. [ more ]
As Xi Heads to San Francisco, Chinese Propaganda Embraces America
Chinese propaganda has shifted its tone towards the United States, highlighting President Xi Jinping's affection for ordinary Americans.
Xinhua, the state news agency, published articles on the enduring strength of Xi's affection for the US and on getting China-U.S. relations back on track.
The shift in tone is part of Beijing's preparation for Xi's trip to the US and may be motivated by the need to reassure investors and foreign businesses. [ more ]