Beijing, China | AFP | As Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered his three-plus-hour speech at the Communist Party congress, delegates ranging from men in suits to military officers and former presidents dutifully turned every page as they read and listened to his words. On the internet, government bureaus peppered social …
Read More »Xi declares ‘new era’ for China as party congress opens
Beijing, China | AFP | President Xi Jinping declared China has embarked on a “new era” of challenges and opportunities on Wednesday as he opened a Communist Party congress expected to enhance his already formidable power. Xi told some 2,300 delegates at the imposing Great Hall of the People that …
Read More »Kiyonga presents credentials to China President Xi Jinping
Beijing, China | MOFA | Crispus Kiyonga has presented his credentials to President Xi Jinping as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uganda to the People’s Republic of China. During the ceremony that took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Xi welcomed Kiyonga to China and …
Read More »Xi tells Trump Beijing firm on N. Korea denuclearisation, talks
Beijing, China | AFP | China’s President Xi Jinping told Donald Trump Wednesday that Beijing remains committed to denuclearising North Korea as the US president warned again that any Pyongyang threat would trigger an “overwhelming” response. In a phone call with Trump, Xi also said China remains firm in its …
Read More »China’s Xi urges ‘healthy’ India ties after border spat: Xinhua
Xiamen, China | AFP | Chinese President Xi Jinping sought Tuesday to move past a tense border dispute with India, telling Prime Minister Narendra Modi the two nuclear-armed neighbours should pursue “healthy, stable” relations, according to China’s state media. The exchange occurred on the sidelines of the just-ended summit of BRICS …
Read More »XI JINPING: China will protect its sovereignty
Beijing, China | AFP | China will fiercely protect its sovereignty against “any people, organisation or political party”, President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday, as the country celebrated the 90th anniversary of its military. The message comes as the ruling Communist Party (CCP) faces political resistance in semi-autonomous Hong Kong, where …
Read More »China’s Xi draws ‘red line’ in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China | AFP | China’s President Xi Jinping said Saturday Hong Kong was freer than ever before but laid down an uncrossable “red line” for any challenge to Beijing’s authority as the city marked 20 years since it was handed back by Britain. Xi spoke in a televised …
Read More »China’s president Xi in landmark visit to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China | AFP | President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong on Thursday to mark 20 years since it was handed back to China by Britain, a trip that has already riled democracy activists in the politically divided city. The three-day visit is his first since becoming leader …
Read More »Xi to meet FIFA boss as China harbours World Cup ambition
Beijing, China | AFP | China’s football-mad President Xi Jinping will meet FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Beijing on Wednesday as the world’s most populous nation harbours ambitions of hosting the World Cup. Xi will greet the president of football’s world governing body at the palatial Great Hall of the …
Read More »China decries protectionism, but Europeans rain on Silk Road parade
Beijing, China | AFP | Chinese President Xi Jinping criticised protectionism on Monday at a summit positioning Beijing as a champion of globalisation, but several European nations spoilt attempts to win full backing for his trade agenda. Xi addressed almost 30 leaders on the second day of a forum on …
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