China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Italy for a state visit in 2019, he was given a lavish welcome, with private tours of Roman landmarks and a dinner serenaded by opera singer Andrea Bocelli, ... Read More

China’s Plan to Turn Buddhism Into Communist Propaganda

Patriotism laws, party-approved clergy, and preferential status—Xi Jinping’s war on religion comes to Tibetan monasteries. Read More

German chancellor urges Xi Jinping to press Russia to end Ukraine war, saying ‘China’s word carries weight’

Scholz said after a meeting with Xi in Beijing on Tuesday that “China’s word carries ... world economy”. The “four principles” echoed a Beijing paper last year that called for a ... Read More

Xi Orders China’s Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered what amounts to the biggest reorganization of the nation’s military ... cyber, political and electronic warfare, the official Xinhua News Agency reported ... Read More

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After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise. By Mark Landler Russian military ... Read More

As China’s Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda

Ukraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on Monday. Read More

China's Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary as Beijing seeks a larger role in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary next week as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has upended global political and e ... Read More

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China's Labor Day enthusiasm wanes due to adjusted workdays. Tiaoxiu policy faces backlash amidst economic concerns. Worker stress rises with fears of job loss. Companies vary in handling work ... Read More

China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties

It is also the first meeting between Xi and former ... It signals to political leaders around the world that befriending Beijing is a worthwhile long-term investment.” China’s receptivity ... Read More

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By Stephen Castle and Mark Landler A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is ... Read More