Xi Jinping
The latest on Xi Jinping. A Chinese politician, Xi Jinping was made General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and the 7th President of the People's Republic of China in 2013. The son of Chinese Communist veteran Xi Zhongxun, Xi was born June 15, 1953 in Beijing, China. A prominent figure in the Chinese government since the early 2000s, Xi has become a polarizing figure in international politics, working with a number of U.S. presidents while openly opposing many of their policies.
Trump Is Surrounded by China Hawks | Opinion
Donald Trump is frequently known as a transactional politician, a man who wants to make deals even with Washington's biggest adversaries. On China, however, Trump's hardline advisers may attempt to temper his pragmatic streak.
Donald Trump's Trade War Won't Hurt China | Opinion
By empowering our own industries to compete freely and fairly on the global stage, we cultivate resilience and economic freedom—without the need for isolationist tariffs that ultimately hurt American consumers and businesses more than they hurt China.
Satellite analysis reveals China's work on nuclear aircraft carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
China's hacker army outshines America
Hacking competitions and the Chinese government's cultivation of cyber talent have allowed the country to pull ahead, officials are warning.
China issues warning to Donald Trump
This development marks the opening salvo in an escalating rivalry that has simmered since the trade war began under the Trump administration.
Why China won't stop ally North Korea from fighting Ukraine
China has reason to be wary of this new phase of Kim Jong Un's alliance with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
China's Xi Jinping reacts to Donald Trump's election victory
Xi called for the two countries to strengthen dialogue and get along in a "correct" way.
China responds to Trump's victory, wants 'win-win cooperation' with US
Trump is likely to follow through with his pledge to increase trade duties on China, analyst Bonnie Glaser told Newsweek.
What China thinks of the 2024 US election
"The Chinese people and the Chinese government are watching closely what's going on in the U.S.," Xu Qindao told Newsweek.
How Donald Trump winning would impact China, Russia, Iran and North Korea
The GOP contender could lead a shift in Washington's foreign policy if he were to beat Kamala Harris on November 5.
China teases 2035 "powerhouse" plan
Art and culture are nothing more than "propaganda tools" for the Communist Party, one Chinese artist has said.
China blasts CIA for attempt to recruit Chinese spies
Earlier this month, the CIA uploaded a video guide advising Chinese speakers on how to securely share information with the agency.
Is Elon Musk compromised by Putin? What we know
Musk has been in contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022 according to various officials but no formal alerts have been raised over possible security breaches.
China enlarging nuclear forces with eye on America: US intel
The Pentagon estimates China's warhead count will double by 2030.
Tony Blair: US should make sure Iran never gets nuclear weapons
Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair talks exclusively to Newsweek about resolution in the Middle East.
China and India announce solution to Himalayan border dispute
Tensions between the Asian powers had flared in recent years following a border clash that left at least two dozen soldiers dead.
China's Xi inspects nuclear-armed Rocket Force after missile test
One analyst says the visit shows the force is "back in Xi's good graces" after the ouster of several top leaders as part of Xi's anti-corruption purge.
China's Xi makes rare visit to Taiwan-facing province
China's leader did not comment on the recent military exercises during his visit to the region, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Woman who protested China's Xi Jinping missing for nearly 200 weeks
In July 2018, Dong Yaoqiong, 29, recorded herself splashing black ink on a poster of the Chinese leader in Shanghai.
China judges four years of US policy under Joe Biden
The U.S. is projecting its "hegemonic history and mentality" onto other countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Musk's Robots Are Friendly, China's Are Armed And Dangerous: GOP Lawmaker
China's humanoid robots may soon be "infiltrating our businesses, schools, communities and homes," a Republican senator has warned.
China moves to avoid economic setback
The raft of new measures aims to jumpstart the economy amid a yearslong property downturn, muted consumer demand and high youth unemployment.
Vladimir Putin's pivot to China is backfiring
As cross-border business becomes more complicated, China's finance industry is abuzz over possible workarounds, says one Russian academic.
Russia "always" open to Ukraine peace talks, Putin tells China
Vladimir Putin has insisted that Ukraine accept the loss of the Russian-occupied regions of Donetsk, Luhansk and Crimea.
China's troops advance dozens of miles across Indian border: Report
Local media has shared images suggesting Chinese troops were keen to publicize their presence within India-controlled Arunachal Pradesh.
China overpowers US in Africa
China's $50 billion pledge to African leaders comes as the Biden administration struggles to narrow the yearslong foreign investment gap on the continent.
China puts $1 billion backing behind African Railway
An initial agreement has been signed by China, Tanzania, and Zambia to work to improve relations between China and East Africa.
China makes new demands about US nuclear weapons
Beijing blasted Washinton's "Cold War mentality" after President Joe Biden's revisions to U.S. nuclear strategy.
US and China emphasize peaceful relations during meeting of officials
A White House official said President Biden is committed to managing the U.S. relationship with China "responsibly."
Russia's oil exports to China's plunge after Putin's visit with Xi
China's imports of Russian oil dropped by nearly one-third in four months, a worrying trend for Moscow's heavily sanctioned economy.
