Donald Trump’s election to a second term in the White House has signalled a break in multilateralism from Washington, if not the end of it. Expectations are the United States will prioritise trade wars over tariff reduction, fossil fuel development over renewable energy, and isolationism over unshrinking support for allies in conflicts. Still, there are…
A warning issued last week by Chinese President Xi Jinping over heightened risks of instability on the Korean peninsula signals Beijing’s growing unease with the potential geopolitical turbulence ahead as former US president Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, observers say. “China does not allow conflict and turmoil to happen on…
During their meeting over the weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern warning to US President Joe Biden, widely perceived to be intended for Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The underlying message was loud and clear: do not try to seek regime change in China. Xi outlined Beijing’s core stance, expectations and “guardrails” the Chinese…
Chinese President Xi Jinping laid down red lines during his talk with American counterpart Joe Biden, in what’s being viewed as a message for the incoming Trump administration. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, in Lima, Peru, on Saturday for their third and likely final meeting. Xi’s…
Lima, Peru–(Newsfile Corp. – November 18, 2024) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his state visit to Peru, where he addressed the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and gave a written speech at the APEC CEO Summit. At these key meetings, President Xi emphasized China’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, balanced, innovative and…
President Xi Jinping has urged Washington to exercise “extreme caution” in handling matters related to Taiwan and avoid fanning “provocative actions” in the South China Sea, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. The ministry on Sunday released an online statement on the talks between Xi and outgoing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the…
Hong Kong will explore striking a free-trade agreement with more countries in Latin America, the city’s leader has said, revealing a deal recently signed with Peru will take effect in about six months. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also began wrapping up his first official visit to South America as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec)…
On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Lima, Peru, U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in their last in-person engagement before Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports from Lima. Source link
Hong Kong’s leader took the opportunity to update Xi Jinping on the city’s economy and development, and received the Chinese president’s encouragement when the pair met on several occasions during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru, the chief executive has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Saturday (local time) that…
Text size China will “strive for a smooth transition” in relations with the United States, President Xi Jinping told his counterpart Joe Biden on Saturday, shortly before Donald Trump regains the White House, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Both countries should “continue to explore the correct way” to get along and “achieve long-term peaceful…