Will Chinese President Xi Jinping attend inauguration at Trump’s invitation?

Will Chinese President Xi Jinping attend inauguration at Trump’s invitation?

There is no record of any Chinese heads of state joining a US presidential transition ceremony. Since becoming China’s paramount leader, Xi has never attended such events personally in foreign countries, instead sending a special representative or envoy. Meanwhile, it would generally take rounds of preparation for a Chinese president to visit the United States,…

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Sisi, Xi Jinping highlight urgency of Middle East de-escalation to avoid regional war

Sisi, Xi Jinping highlight urgency of Middle East de-escalation to avoid regional war

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024 – Egyptian Presidency CAIRO – 24 October 2024: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle…

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China's Xi congratulates Ishiba on being elected Japan's new PM

China’s Xi congratulates Ishiba on being elected Japan’s new PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Shigeru Ishiba, who was elected Japan’s new prime minister by parliament Tuesday, state-run media reported Wednesday. When Ishiba last Friday won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman told reporters that China hopes for stable ties with Japan. Related coverage:…

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China admits economy facing new ‘problems’

China admits economy facing new ‘problems’

A view of the Central Business District in Beijing. | Photo Credit: AP Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders admitted on Thursday that the world’s second-largest economy was facing new “problems” and vowed to resolve a long-running crisis in the housing sector. Beijing has this week unveiled a raft of measures to boost…

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