49 h. ago Ukraine talks: Trump says US negotiators headed to Russia ‘right now’

The US president wouldn’t say when he would next speak to Putin, but said there had been ‘positive messages’ from Moscow on a possible truce.

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59 h. ago Alibaba’s Joe Tsai: Xi Jinping’s entrepreneur meeting fuels business confidence in China

Beijing’s positive signal has solidified the tech giant’s commitment to investing in AI, Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai says.

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4 d. ago ‘Chaotic’ Trump gives China’s Xi Jinping ‘advantage’ in global relations: ex

Malcolm Turnbull said Trump’s erratic behaviour towards allies creates an opportunity for China’s Xi Jinping, who presents a more consistent and respectful alternative.

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7 d. ago Crack down on corruption, deploy technology – Xi Jinping’s twin missions for China’s military

Anti-corruption message follows Beijing’s call in the annual work report for the armed forces to ‘deepen political rectification’.

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7 d. ago Is Beijing Worried About Losing Trade War With US? Xi Jinping Reportedly Fears 'China Could...

Is Beijing Worried About Losing Trade War With US? Xi Jinping Reportedly Fears 'China Could...  MSN

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8 d. ago Is Beijing Worried About Losing Trade War With US? Xi Jinping Reportedly Fears 'China Could Become Isolated Like Moscow,' Say Close Aides

Is Beijing Worried About Losing Trade War With US? Xi Jinping Reportedly Fears 'China Could Become Isolated Like Moscow,' Say Close Aides  MSN

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8 d. ago Xi Jinping calls for education overhaul to ramp up China’s tech ambitions

Chinese president says training must be more responsive to the needs of economy and society.

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9 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping makes tech and private sector appeal on ‘two sessions’ sidelines

The president tells Jiangsu deputies that the powerhouse province should lead the way in future industries and regional cooperation.

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1 week ago Xi Jinping to unveil stimulus plan at China’s NPC as economic recovery faces US tariff threats and domestic challenges

Xi Jinping to unveil stimulus plan at China’s NPC as economic recovery faces US tariff threats and domestic challenges  Mint

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1 week ago Safeguarding China’s regime is the top priority, Xi Jinping tells Politburo

Xi puts attention back on national security with call to reinforce decade-old Peaceful China Initiative.

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2 w. ago China and Russia are ‘true friends tempered by fire’, Xi Jinping tells Kremlin aide

The Chinese leader also calls for closer coordination as he meets security chief Sergei Shoigu amid thawing ties between Russia and the US.

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2 w. ago Harvard Panel Discussion — “Three Years In, Prospects for Peace? China

Harvard Panel Discussion — “Three Years In, Prospects for Peace? China-Russia-North Korea Relations on the Third Anniversary of Putin’s Ukraine War”  Andrew Erickson

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2 w. ago Communist Party newspapers echo Xi Jinping’s call for promotion of private sector

Editorials in People’s Daily and The Economic Daily ahead of ‘two sessions’ emphasise importance of private enterprises.

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2 w. ago How far will Trump’s personal brand of diplomacy take him with China’s Xi Jinping?

As the US leader plays up personal ties with the Chinese president, ‘substance matters more’ in guiding Washington’s relationship with Beijing, observers say.

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2 w. ago Japan reiterates ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine, calls for peace on 3rd anniversary of war

Tokyo’s circumspection shows how its stance on Ukraine differs from Washington in a way that does not upset Trump, analysts note.

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2 w. ago Japan reaffirms ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine, calls for peace on third anniversary of war

Tokyo’s circumspection shows how its stance on Ukraine differs from Washington in a way that does not upset Trump, analysts note.

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2 w. ago Putin backs Trump’s proposal for US, China and Russia to halve defence spending

Putin said he could not speak for China but Russia ‘could come to an agreement with the US [on cutting spending], we’re not against it’.

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2 w. ago China's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary

China's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary  Reuters

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2 w. ago Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary

Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary  Voice of America

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2 w. ago Developing | Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin speak by phone on Ukraine war anniversary

Developing | Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin speak by phone on Ukraine war anniversary  South China Morning Post

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