Xi, China and Taiwan

China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech
The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set to take a hard line on China.
China’s Xi Jinping Nods to ‘External Uncertainties’ in New Year’s Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.
Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family
"The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family," Mr Xi said in a speech televised on China's state broadcaster CCTV. “No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification.”
Xi says China's annexation of Taiwan can't be stopped
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop China from annexing the island nation.
China’s Xi Jinping asked ‘What’s so bad about deflation?’ amid economic slowdown, report says
Chinese President Xi Jinping was reportedly dismissive about the threat of deflation hitting the economy. While consumers can benefit from falling prices, persistent deflation can also lead to a downward spiral for spending and investment.
"No One Can Stop...": China's Xi Jinping Ends 2024 With A Threat To Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ended the year with a threat over Taiwan, saying "no one can stop the reunification" with China.
Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

Oil, China

Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown
Transgender dancer Jin Xing’s ascent to the upper echelons of Chinese show business is extraordinary in a nation where it has ...
The Economist3d
Xi Jinping has much to worry about in 2025
Decisions made by America’s next president and his mostly China-hawkish team will affect matters that Mr Xi regards as ...
Xi Jinping signals growth is ‘top priority’ in speech acknowledging China’s strains
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed support for the country’s vulnerable elderly and youth in a new year address that ...
China Hits US Companies With Trade Controls—How Will It Impact the Economy?
Beijing announced export controls on 28 defense-focused U.S. companies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Flagship foreign development program massively outpaces US influence efforts
From the initiative’s beginning in 2013 until 2021, China disbursed roughly $679 billion to 165 countries to fund ...
Pakistan challenging Xi Jinping? Major setback for China's Naval base plans as Islamabad says Gwadar Port is not..., what will China do?
Pakistan and China are reportedly at loggerheads over the control and ownership of Gwadar Port with Islamabad stating that ...
Foreign Policy1d
Xi Jinping’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good Year
If 2024 shattered illusions of China’s unyielding ascent, 2025 promises to lay bare the vulnerabilities that Xi can no longer ...
中国日报网4d
President Xi to deliver New Year's message to ring in 2025
President Xi Jinping will deliver a New Year's message to ring in 2025 at 7 pm on Tuesday. The event will be broadcast by ...