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…
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…
Military accidents involving China and the US in the South China Sea will be “increasingly likely” during Donald Trump’s second presidential term, but China is better prepared this time, according to a military analyst and retired People’s Liberation Army officer. PLA senior colonel Zhou Bo, now a senior fellow with Tsinghua University’s Centre for International…
Xi Jinping used his final meeting with Joe Biden to send a clear message to Donald Trump: China wants to be friends, but is ready for a fight if necessary. With Biden set to leave the White House in January, China’s leader took Saturday’s meeting as a chance to spell out his approach toward Trump….
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…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden that he’s ready to work with Donald Trump to improve the relationship between the world’s biggest economies. Speaking in their final meeting before Trump takes office, Xi told Biden that the US and China shouldn’t pursue decoupling and instead strive for peaceful existence over the long…
LIMA, Peru (AP) — After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of robust economic engagement, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wrapped up Saturday with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for the next four years. The 21 leaders…
President Xi Jinping announced that China will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2026, which would bring leaders from the 21-member group — including potentially US President-elect Donald Trump — to the world’s second-biggest economy. Xi made the remarks on Saturday at the APEC summit in Peru, where he is set to meet…
Hong Kong’s leader has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival in Peru, as the pair prepare to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in the capital of the South American country. Video released by the Hong Kong government showed Lee shaking hands and exchanging words with Xi on the tarmac at the…
China’s President Xi Jinping has invited New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit Beijing in 2025, the latest move to stabilize relations with Western nations ahead of the return to power of US President-elect Donald Trump. Luxon said his first meeting with Xi, held during the APEC Summit in Peru on Friday, was “really…