Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
Notable Quotes
"I believe that China’s rejuvenation must go hand in hand with your vision to make America great again."View Story →
"The Strait of Hormuz should maintain normal passage, as this serves the common interests of regional countries and the international community."View Story →
"China and North Korea are linked by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny."View Story →
"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."View Story →
""new chapter" in relations with North Korea"View Story →
"The more turbulent and complex the world becomes, the more China and Germany should strengthen strategic communication and enhance strategic mutual trust."View Story →
"The key is to persist in seeking solutions through dialogue and negotiation."View Story →
"The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to strengthen strategic communication and enhance strategic mutual trust."View Story →
"the biggest threat to the Communist Party"View Story →
"the battle remains grave and complex"View Story →
"all-out efforts to rescue people affected by the floods across China."View Story →
"The blaze had caused major casualties, adding those responsible must be held strictly accountable."View Story →
"Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil."View Story →
"the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption"View Story →
"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."View Story →
"There is no place for corruption to hide."View Story →
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party."View Story →
"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."View Story →
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party."View Story →
"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."View Story →
"There is no place for corruption to hide."View Story →
"The fight against corruption must move forward."View Story →
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party."View Story →
"There must be no hiding place for corrupt individuals."View Story →
"The fight against corruption must be resolutely pushed forward."View Story →
"President Xi Jinping has ordered the Chinese military to fully leverage its unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military to advance modernization."View Story →
"the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption"View Story →
"China backs Brazil in rejecting external interference."View Story →
"the most important issue in China-U.S. relations."View Story →
"Striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector."View Story →
"As incomes rise, spending tends to drift away from physical goods toward healthcare, education, leisure and professional services."View Story →
"China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan."View Story →
"The larger trend of compatriots on both sides of the strait walking nearer, closer, and together will not change."View Story →
"The larger trend of compatriots on both sides of the strait walking nearer, closer, and together will not change."View Story →
"The leaders of our two parties are meeting today in order to safeguard the peace and stability of our shared homeland."View Story →
"But added China will 'absolutely not tolerate' independence for Taiwan."View Story →
"People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait want peace and cooperation, but added China will 'absolutely not tolerate' independence for Taiwan."View Story →
"The larger trend of compatriots on both sides of the strait walking nearer, closer, and together will not change."View Story →
"Beijing’s belief in a single Chinese nation and its opposition to Taiwanese independence."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"This is a responsibility that the CPC and the KMT cannot shirk, and also a driving force for the two parties to work together."View Story →
"Differences in social systems should not be an excuse for secession."View Story →
"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."View Story →
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August 18, 2026Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary - Reuters
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August 17, 2026US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
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August 14, 2026Xi tells Lula China backs Brazil in rejecting external interference, Xinhua reports - Reuters
Xi tells Lula China backs Brazil in rejecting external interference, Xinhua reports Reuters
July 27, 2026Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24 - Reuters
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July 23, 2026Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance - Reuters
Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance Reuters
July 17, 2026China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum - Reuters
China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum Reuters
July 16, 2026More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
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July 15, 2026Xi 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, 2026Factory 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, 2026Fatal 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, 2026Bangladesh 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, 2026Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
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July 5, 2026China'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, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
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July 1, 2026China'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
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June 26, 2026Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement
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June 17, 2026Trump 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, 2026China'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, 2026China 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, 2026Swiss 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, 2026North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly Reuters
June 13, 2026Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
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June 13, 2026The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
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June 12, 2026Taiwan 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, 2026China'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, 2026OpenAI 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, 2026World'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, 2026Xi 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, 2026China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast - Reuters
China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast Reuters
June 9, 2026US 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, 2026Has 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, 2026Watch: 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, 2026Friendship 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, 2026With 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, 2026North 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, 2026Boeing 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, 2026Is 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, 2026China 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, 2026China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit - Reuters
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit Reuters
April 12, 2026China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says - Reuters
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says Reuters
April 12, 2026US 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, 2026Taiwan 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, 2026Taiwan 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, 2026China 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, 2026China'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, 2026Ceasefire 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, 2026Taiwan 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, 2026Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say - Reuters
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April 8, 2026China 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, 2026China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector - Reuters
China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector Reuters
April 8, 2026CK Hutchison's Panama unit files arbitration against Maersk over ports takeover - Reuters
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April 8, 2026Vietnam'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, 2026Taiwan 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, 2026Taiwan 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, 2026Trump'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, 2026China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
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April 1, 2026Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
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March 26, 2026Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
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March 17, 2026Iran 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, 2026Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says - Reuters
Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says Reuters
March 16, 2026US, 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, 2026Iran 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, 2026China'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, 2026China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
March 10, 2026Why 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, 2026Canada 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, 2026China 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, 2026China'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, 2026Days 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, 2026China'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, 2026Boeing 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, 2026China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know - Reuters
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March 5, 2026China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
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March 5, 2026China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs - Reuters
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March 4, 2026China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' - Reuters
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March 4, 2026What 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, 2026Trump 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, 2026Trump'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, 2026Attack 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, 2026China 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, 2026Founder of China's JD.com launches yacht brand - Reuters
Founder of China's JD.com launches yacht brand Reuters
February 25, 2026Japan 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, 2026German 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, 2026Germany 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, 2026German 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, 2026Carney 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, 2026US 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, 2026What 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, 2026Kim 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, 2026North 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, 2026US 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, 2026Tariffs 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, 2026Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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