Xi Jinping
TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump
TIME editor-at-large Ian Bremmer wrote that the PM "once faced the political wasteland" after Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, but has now engineered a "political comeback" that "may have exceeded Trump's."
China accuses US of distorting its Taiwan military activity, warns against interference
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader
Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit
Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting
Biden will hold talks on Monday with China's Xi Jinping – their first since Biden became president – at the G20 nations summit in Indonesia.
Xi, Scholz warn against 'irresponsible' nuclear threats over Ukraine
In the first visit by a G7 leader to China since the pandemic, Scholz pressed Xi to prevail on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, saying Beijing had a responsibility as a major power to do so.
Germany's Scholz tests China ties with inaugural visit, to discuss Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, hoping that China can convince Russia to end hostilities.
Chinese ex-President Hu Jintao forcefully removed from party congress
Hu, who has reportedly been in poor health, appeared confused during the incident, although not in obvious distress. He appeared to resist leaving as the stewards escorted him out
China's Communist Party Congress closes, cementing Xi Jinping's 'core' status
A third five-year leadership term would solidify Xi's place as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.
Attacking Taiwan would make Xi a 'sinner' of Chinese people - Chen Ming-tong
Chen Ming-tong, head of Taiwan's National Security Bureau said Xi would face disaster if he followed through on his threats of ever attacking Taiwan.
What is China’s Party Congress message to the Middle East? - analysis
According to reports China’s leader will stay in power for a third term. This is a break with the past and is leading some to compare Jinping to Mao Zedong, the Communist leader.
Xi: 'China will never renounce the right to use force over Taiwan'
"Resolving the Taiwan issue is the Chinese people's own business, and it up to the Chinese people to decide," he said.
Russia, Turkey, Iran, China showcase growing ties at confab - analysis
Shanghai Cooperation Organization brought together countries that are close partners of Russia and China. Turkey’s growing role showcases its anti-Western stance.
Chinese military top brass mirroring command failures in Russian army
Any move by Chinese President Xi Jinping to invade Taiwan would be met with little resistance by his military commanders.
