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Xi Jinping

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Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.

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"I believe that China’s rejuvenation must go hand in hand with your vision to make America great again."
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"The Strait of Hormuz should maintain normal passage, as this serves the common interests of regional countries and the international community."
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"China and North Korea are linked by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny."
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"China and Myanmar have stood together through thick and thin, looked out for each other and forged solidarity and cooperation, promoting China-Myanmar relations to achieve considerable progress."
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""new chapter" in relations with North Korea"
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"The more turbulent and complex the world becomes, the more China and Germany should strengthen strategic communication and enhance strategic mutual trust."
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"The key is to persist in seeking solutions through dialogue and negotiation."
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"The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to strengthen strategic communication and enhance strategic mutual trust."
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"the biggest threat to the Communist Party"
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"the battle remains grave and complex"
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"all-out efforts to rescue people affected by the floods across China."
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"The blaze had caused major casualties, adding those responsible must be held strictly accountable."
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"Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil."
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"the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption"
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"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."
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"There is no place for corruption to hide."
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"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party."
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"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."
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"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party."
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"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."
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"There is no place for corruption to hide."
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"The fight against corruption must move forward."
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"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party."
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"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."
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"The fight against corruption must be resolutely pushed forward."
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"President Xi Jinping has ordered the Chinese military to fully leverage its unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military to advance modernization."
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"the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption"
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"China backs Brazil in rejecting external interference."
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"the most important issue in China-U.S. relations."
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"Striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector."
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"As incomes rise, spending tends to drift away from physical goods toward healthcare, education, leisure and professional services."
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"China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan."
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"The larger trend of compatriots on both sides of the strait walking nearer, closer, and together will not change."
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"The larger trend of compatriots on both sides of the strait walking nearer, closer, and together will not change."
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"The leaders of our two parties are meeting today in order to safeguard the peace and stability of our shared homeland."
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"But added China will 'absolutely not tolerate' independence for Taiwan."
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"People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait want peace and cooperation, but added China will 'absolutely not tolerate' independence for Taiwan."
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"The larger trend of compatriots on both sides of the strait walking nearer, closer, and together will not change."
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"Beijing’s belief in a single Chinese nation and its opposition to Taiwanese independence."
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"No matter how the international landscape and the situation across the Taiwan Strait may evolve, the overarching trend toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will not change."
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"This is a responsibility that the CPC and the KMT cannot shirk, and also a driving force for the two parties to work together."
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"Differences in social systems should not be an excuse for secession."
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"All sons and daughters of China share the same Chinese roots and the same Chinese spirit. This originates from blood ties and is deeply embedded in our history – it cannot be forgotten and cannot be erased."
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"rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace"
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"The international order is crumbling into disarray."
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""In today's world, chaos abounds, and the international order is crumbling.""
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"The international order is crumbling."
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"crumbling international order"
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"We must not allow the world to revert to the law of the jungle."
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"The rule of law cannot be 'used when convenient and discarded when not.'"
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"The authority of international rule of law should be upheld to prevent the world from falling back into the law of the jungle."
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"the rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace"
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"The international order is crumbling into disarray."
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"We must not allow the world to revert to the law of the jungle."
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"The rule of law cannot be 'used when convenient and discarded when not'."
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"The rule of law cannot be 'used when convenient and discarded when not.'"
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"We must not allow the world to revert to the law of the jungle."
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"In the face of a once-in-a-century change, China and Russia must, through closer and more robust strategic cooperation, resolutely defend the legitimate interests of both countries."
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"the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly 'precious' in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos."
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"the strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop."
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"China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries."
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"In the face of a once-in-a-century change, China and Russia must, through closer and more robust strategic cooperation, resolutely defend the legitimate interests of both countries."
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"advocate for unity, peace, and mutual understanding."
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"the world order is 'crumbling into disarray,' while pledging to play a 'constructive role' in the Middle East."
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"Normal traffic through the vital conduit for oil and gas shipments should be maintained."
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"This will help further enhance their sound operating capabilities, risk resistance capabilities, and ability to serve the real economy."
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"The allegations that Chinese entities are stealing American AI intellectual property are groundless and are deliberate attacks on China's development and progress in the AI industry."
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"The Strait of Hormuz to reopen and urged an immediate ceasefire."
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"all-out search and rescue efforts"
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"Xi urges BRICS to take on peacemaking role in Middle East war."
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"He urged all-out efforts to search for the missing and save the injured."
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"I urge all-out efforts to search for people who were still unaccounted for and to save the injured."
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"I urge all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and to save the injured."
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"those responsible must be held accountable"
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"urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for"
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"Authorities across regions and departments must draw profound lessons from the accident and reinforce responsibility for workplace safety"
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"He urged 'all-out efforts' to search for people who are still unaccounted for."
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"the army had 'undergone revolutionary tempering in the fight against corruption'"
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"The two countries should be partners rather than rivals."
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"Let us keep advancing the cause of friendship between our two peoples and work together to build a better world."
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"China and the United States are different in national conditions, but through candid, in-depth and continued dialogue, our two countries can understand each other better, seek common ground while shelving differences, and build up mutual trust."
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"We agreed to build a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability."
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"I thank my hosts for receiving me and my wife with meticulous care and consideration."
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"US arms sales to Taiwan are a red line for China."
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"Mishandling the issue could cause the two countries to collide or even enter into conflict."
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"The giant panda have been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and the Americans."
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"There was no political intent."
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"lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US"
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"the whole world is watching our meeting."
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"Taiwan was the most important issue in their relationship and warned that if it was not handled properly, there would be clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy"
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"overcome the Thucydides Trap"
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"Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump of a potential conflict if the Taiwan issue is mismanaged."
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"Achieving the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand."
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"Taiwan could lead to clashes between the superpowers."
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"It could trigger a highly dangerous situation for the world's biggest economies."
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"We should be partners, not rivals."
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"If handled improperly, the two countries will clash or even come into conflict, pushing the entire China-U.S. relationship into a very dangerous situation."
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"a mishandling of the countries’ disagreements over Taiwan could push US-China relations to a 'very dangerous place.'"
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"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict."
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"We will provide the president with some of our Chinese rose seeds, as he wants to plant some in the Rose Garden."
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"Let me tell you, all the trees on this side are over 200 to 300 years old."
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"There are also 1,000-year-old trees in other places."
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"Very rarely."
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"At first, we usually didn’t hold diplomatic events here."
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"Good. I like it."
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"Let me tell you, all the trees on this side are over 200 to 300 years old."
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"Very rarely."
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"There are also 1,000-year-old trees in other places."
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"Good. I like it."
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"Yes, there are also 1,000-year-old trees in other places."
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"The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations."
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"Mishandling the issue of Taiwan could push the United States and China toward conflict."
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"whether the two countries can work together to meet challenges and bring greater stability to the world"
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"We both believe that the China-US relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. We must make it work and never mess it up. Both China and the United States stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation."
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"If mishandled, could create a very dangerous situation."
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"If the issue of Taiwan is handled improperly, then the two nations could come into conflict."
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"Since the door of dialogue is open, it should not be closed again."
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"Very rarely. At first, we usually didn’t hold diplomatic events here."
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"If handled poorly, the two countries will collide or even clash, putting the entire US-China relationship in an extremely dangerous situation."
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"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand."
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"China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use."
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"clashes and even conflicts if the issue of Taiwan was not handled properly."
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"clashes and even conflicts if the issue of Taiwan was not handled properly."
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"clashes and even conflicts if the issue of Taiwan was not handled properly."
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"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly perilous situation."
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"If handled properly, bilateral relations can remain generally stable."
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"Bilateral cooperation between Russia and China had 'continuously deepened and solidified'."
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"As permanent members of the UN Security Council and important major countries in the world, China and Russia should take a strategic and long-term perspective, drive the development and revitalization of our respective countries through comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality, and work to make the global governance system more just and reasonable."
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"The international situation is marked by intertwined turbulence and transformation, while unilateral hegemonic currents are running rampant."
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"An early end to the conflict will help reduce disruptions to energy supply stability, the smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and international trade order."
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"the world faces the danger of reverting to the law of the jungle."
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"My old friend."
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""My old friend," said Xi to Putin."
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"We must beware of the damage caused by unilateral actions and hegemony."
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"An early end to the conflict will help reduce disruptions to energy supply stability, the smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and international trade order."
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"China and Russia must remain strategic strongholds for each other and pledged deeper coordination in areas including artificial intelligence and technological innovation."
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"a team of Chinese security service and protocol officials were in Pyongyang recently and that a visit by Mr Xi late in May or early June was likely."
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"no effort to be spared in efforts to treat the injured and search for survivors"
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"called for an all-out effort to rescue the missing and an investigation of the accident’s cause while holding those responsible accountable"
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"spare no effort in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations, while ordering a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability in accordance with the law"
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"spare no effort in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations"
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"spare no effort in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations"
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"called for an all-out effort to rescue the missing"
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"spare nothing when it came to treating the injured, and executing search and rescue operations."
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July 15, 2026

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil - Reuters

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil Reuters

July 10, 2026

Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'

Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

July 9, 2026

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China

Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

July 8, 2026

Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

At least four have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

July 7, 2026

Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve

Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.

July 6, 2026

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

July 5, 2026

China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals - Reuters

China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals Reuters

July 3, 2026

Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad

Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.

July 1, 2026

China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances - Reuters

China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances Reuters

July 1, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says Reuters

June 26, 2026

Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.

June 17, 2026

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war - Reuters

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war Reuters

June 17, 2026

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing - Reuters

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing Reuters

June 16, 2026

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy - Reuters

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy Reuters

June 16, 2026

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

June 14, 2026

North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters

North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly Reuters

June 13, 2026

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

June 13, 2026

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

June 13, 2026

Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

June 12, 2026

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

June 12, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance - Reuters

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance Reuters

June 12, 2026

China's WuXi sues US over allegations it supports Beijing's military - Reuters

China's WuXi sues US over allegations it supports Beijing's military Reuters

June 11, 2026

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers - Reuters

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers Reuters

June 10, 2026

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

June 9, 2026

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up

Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.

June 9, 2026

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast - Reuters

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast Reuters

June 9, 2026

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military - Reuters

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military Reuters

June 8, 2026

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

June 8, 2026

Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?

The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

June 8, 2026

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

June 7, 2026

With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance - Reuters

With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance Reuters

June 7, 2026

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit - Reuters

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit Reuters

June 6, 2026

Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says - Reuters

Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says Reuters

June 6, 2026

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

June 5, 2026

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China - Reuters

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China Reuters

May 23, 2026

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink - Reuters

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink Reuters

May 23, 2026

At least 90 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.

May 23, 2026

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says - Reuters

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says Reuters

May 23, 2026

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.

May 21, 2026

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump - Reuters

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump Reuters

May 21, 2026

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports - Reuters

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports Reuters

May 20, 2026

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.

May 20, 2026

Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin with a near-identical ceremony to Trump's last week.

May 20, 2026

Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump

Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.

May 20, 2026

No breakthrough in Trump-Xi summit ups ante for next meeting, UN chief says - Reuters

No breakthrough in Trump-Xi summit ups ante for next meeting, UN chief says Reuters

May 20, 2026

Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says - Reuters

Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says Reuters

May 20, 2026

Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented level, invites Xi to Russia - Reuters

Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented level, invites Xi to Russia Reuters

May 20, 2026

Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects - Reuters

Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects Reuters

May 20, 2026

Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit - Reuters

Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit Reuters

May 19, 2026

Exclusive: US not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says - Reuters

Exclusive: US not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says Reuters

May 19, 2026

Four US LNG vessels sailing to China after Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

Four US LNG vessels sailing to China after Trump-Xi summit Reuters

May 19, 2026

Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit - Reuters

Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit Reuters

May 19, 2026

Putin says Russia, China ready to back each other on issues such as protecting sovereignty - Reuters

Putin says Russia, China ready to back each other on issues such as protecting sovereignty Reuters

May 19, 2026

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

May 18, 2026

Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

May 18, 2026

Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending war - Reuters

Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending war Reuters

May 18, 2026

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China - Reuters

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China Reuters

May 18, 2026

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

May 18, 2026

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

May 17, 2026

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures - Reuters

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures Reuters

May 17, 2026

Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit - Reuters

Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit Reuters

May 17, 2026

Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump - Reuters

Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump Reuters

May 17, 2026

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

May 16, 2026

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales - Reuters

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales Reuters

May 16, 2026

China's U.N. ambassador criticizes US Hormuz resolution - Reuters

China's U.N. ambassador criticizes US Hormuz resolution Reuters

May 15, 2026

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

May 15, 2026

Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from Trump's China trip - Reuters

Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from Trump's China trip Reuters

May 15, 2026

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

May 15, 2026

Trump sows uncertainty over Taiwan arms sale following summit - Reuters

Trump sows uncertainty over Taiwan arms sale following summit Reuters

May 15, 2026

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

May 15, 2026

Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. - Reuters

Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. Reuters

May 15, 2026

Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing jets, order could rise up to 750 - Reuters

Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing jets, order could rise up to 750 Reuters

May 15, 2026

Global shares drop, bond yields climb on inflation worries - Reuters

Global shares drop, bond yields climb on inflation worries Reuters

May 15, 2026

Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says - Reuters

Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says Reuters

May 15, 2026

Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures tumble as yields jump on inflation worries - Reuters

Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures tumble as yields jump on inflation worries Reuters

May 15, 2026

Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

May 15, 2026

Xi gives Trump rare tour of secret garden at heart of Chinese government - Reuters

Xi gives Trump rare tour of secret garden at heart of Chinese government Reuters

May 15, 2026

Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons - Reuters

Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons Reuters

May 15, 2026

Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

May 15, 2026

China wants Strait of Hormuz open free of curbs, USTR Greer tells Bloomberg News - Reuters

China wants Strait of Hormuz open free of curbs, USTR Greer tells Bloomberg News Reuters

May 15, 2026

Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran - Reuters

Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran Reuters

May 15, 2026

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning - Reuters

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning Reuters

May 14, 2026

IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy - Reuters

IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy Reuters

May 14, 2026

China to buy 200 Boeing jets, Trump says, fewer than expected - Reuters

China to buy 200 Boeing jets, Trump says, fewer than expected Reuters

May 14, 2026

War criminal Ratko Mladić's jail release request denied

A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is "in the final stages of his life", but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.

May 14, 2026

Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows

As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.

May 14, 2026

'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran

A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

May 14, 2026

Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

May 14, 2026

US's Bessent says soybeans 'all taken care of', cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying - Reuters

US's Bessent says soybeans 'all taken care of', cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying Reuters

May 14, 2026

In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

May 14, 2026

Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure - Reuters

Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure Reuters

May 14, 2026

What to know as Trump visits Xi in China

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

May 14, 2026

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US - Reuters

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US Reuters

May 14, 2026

Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake - Reuters

Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake Reuters

May 13, 2026

Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi

The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

May 13, 2026

Trump says no need for China's help on Iran as shippers seek passage through Hormuz - Reuters

Trump says no need for China's help on Iran as shippers seek passage through Hormuz Reuters

May 13, 2026

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite - Reuters

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite Reuters

May 13, 2026

Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China - Reuters

Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China Reuters

May 13, 2026

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit Reuters

May 13, 2026

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China

Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

May 12, 2026

India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee - Reuters

India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee Reuters

May 12, 2026

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran - Reuters

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran Reuters

May 12, 2026

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way - Reuters

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way Reuters

May 12, 2026

Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite - Reuters

Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite Reuters

May 12, 2026

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

May 12, 2026

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

May 11, 2026

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

May 11, 2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response - Reuters

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response Reuters

May 11, 2026

Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal - Reuters

Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal Reuters

May 11, 2026

Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?

The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

May 11, 2026

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable' - Reuters

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable' Reuters

May 11, 2026

Oil jumps as US and Iran disagree on peace proposal - Reuters

Oil jumps as US and Iran disagree on peace proposal Reuters

May 10, 2026

Share futures ease, dollar gains as Gulf talks teeter - Reuters

Share futures ease, dollar gains as Gulf talks teeter Reuters

May 10, 2026

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI - Reuters

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI Reuters

May 10, 2026

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China Reuters

May 9, 2026

China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers

The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.

May 7, 2026

China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve - Reuters

China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve Reuters

May 7, 2026

China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports Reuters

May 7, 2026

China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

May 6, 2026

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip - Reuters

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip Reuters

May 6, 2026

Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue

Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

May 5, 2026

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

May 5, 2026

China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in 'candid' call ahead of Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in 'candid' call ahead of Trump-Xi summit Reuters

April 30, 2026

Senators propose legislation to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles - Reuters

Senators propose legislation to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles Reuters

April 29, 2026

India, China defence ministers discuss regional security on sidelines of SCO meet - Reuters

India, China defence ministers discuss regional security on sidelines of SCO meet Reuters

April 28, 2026

Oil climbs nearly 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall - Reuters

Oil climbs nearly 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall Reuters

April 26, 2026

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit - Reuters

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit Reuters

April 26, 2026

Exclusive: US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms - Reuters

Exclusive: US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms Reuters

April 24, 2026

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' - Reuters

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' Reuters

April 24, 2026

White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of AI technology - Reuters

White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of AI technology Reuters

April 23, 2026

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

April 22, 2026

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

April 22, 2026

Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines - Reuters

Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines Reuters

April 22, 2026

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

April 22, 2026

With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts - Reuters

With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts Reuters

April 21, 2026

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. - Reuters

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. Reuters

April 20, 2026

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade - Reuters

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade Reuters

April 20, 2026

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Reuters

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship Reuters

April 20, 2026

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war - Reuters

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war Reuters

April 18, 2026

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour - Reuters

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour Reuters

April 18, 2026

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters

April 18, 2026

China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan - Reuters

China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan Reuters

April 17, 2026

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump - Reuters

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump Reuters

April 17, 2026

China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

April 16, 2026

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons - Reuters

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons Reuters

April 15, 2026

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations - Reuters

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations Reuters

April 15, 2026

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war - Reuters

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war Reuters

April 14, 2026

US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

April 14, 2026

Indonesia's foreign ministry urges caution over U.S. military overflight proposal - Reuters

Indonesia's foreign ministry urges caution over U.S. military overflight proposal Reuters

April 14, 2026

Leaders of China, Spain pledge closer ties amid 'crumbling' world order - Reuters

Leaders of China, Spain pledge closer ties amid 'crumbling' world order Reuters

April 14, 2026

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace - Reuters

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace Reuters

April 14, 2026

China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand - Reuters

China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand Reuters

April 14, 2026

Trump returns to weary and failing playbook with Hormuz blockade threat - Reuters

Trump returns to weary and failing playbook with Hormuz blockade threat Reuters

April 13, 2026

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit - Reuters

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit Reuters

April 12, 2026

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says - Reuters

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says Reuters

April 12, 2026

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports - Reuters

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports Reuters

April 11, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

April 10, 2026

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition - Reuters

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition Reuters

April 10, 2026

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader - Reuters

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader Reuters

April 10, 2026

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock - Reuters

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock Reuters

April 10, 2026

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

April 9, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China - Reuters

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China Reuters

April 8, 2026

Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say - Reuters

Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say Reuters

April 8, 2026

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks - Reuters

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks Reuters

April 8, 2026

China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector - Reuters

China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector Reuters

April 8, 2026

CK Hutchison's Panama unit files arbitration against Maersk over ports takeover - Reuters

CK Hutchison's Panama unit files arbitration against Maersk over ports takeover Reuters

April 8, 2026

Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote

Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.

April 7, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping

Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

April 7, 2026

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks - Reuters

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks Reuters

April 7, 2026

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit - Reuters

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit Reuters

April 6, 2026

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

April 1, 2026

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

March 26, 2026

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

March 17, 2026

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters

March 17, 2026

Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says - Reuters

Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says Reuters

March 16, 2026

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit Reuters

March 15, 2026

Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms - Reuters

Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms Reuters

March 13, 2026

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

March 11, 2026

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

March 10, 2026

Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

March 10, 2026

Canada says it will let TikTok continue operations in the country - Reuters

Canada says it will let TikTok continue operations in the country Reuters

March 9, 2026

China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners - Reuters

China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners Reuters

March 8, 2026

China's Xi says the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption - Reuters

China's Xi says the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption Reuters

March 7, 2026

Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus - Reuters

Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus Reuters

March 7, 2026

China's Jiangsu touts AI industrial push as Xi urges province to lead - Reuters

China's Jiangsu touts AI industrial push as Xi urges province to lead Reuters

March 7, 2026

Boeing close to 500-jet order ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

Boeing close to 500-jet order ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Bloomberg News reports Reuters

March 6, 2026

'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

March 5, 2026

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know - Reuters

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know Reuters

March 5, 2026

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

March 5, 2026

China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs - Reuters

China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs Reuters

March 5, 2026

Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109 - Reuters

Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109 Reuters

March 4, 2026

China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' - Reuters

China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' Reuters

March 4, 2026

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

March 4, 2026

Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports - Reuters

Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports Reuters

March 4, 2026

Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China - Reuters

Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China Reuters

March 3, 2026

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters

March 3, 2026

China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

February 27, 2026

Founder of China's JD.com launches yacht brand - Reuters

Founder of China's JD.com launches yacht brand Reuters

February 25, 2026

Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

February 25, 2026

German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip

Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.

February 25, 2026

Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li - Reuters

Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Reuters

February 25, 2026

German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute - Reuters

German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute Reuters

February 24, 2026

Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US

The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.

February 23, 2026

US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative

Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.

February 23, 2026

What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?

After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

February 23, 2026

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.

February 23, 2026

North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power - Reuters

North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power Reuters

February 22, 2026

US Supreme Court tariff ruling restores competitiveness to Brazil, says VP Alckmin - Reuters

US Supreme Court tariff ruling restores competitiveness to Brazil, says VP Alckmin Reuters

February 20, 2026

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

February 20, 2026

Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters

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February 20, 2026

Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters

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February 20, 2026