Xi Jinping’s confidant Li Qiang China’s new Premier
BEIJING: China’s Parliament on Saturday confirmed President Xi Jinping’s trusted ally Li Qiang as the new Premier to revive the world’s second-largest economy hit by three years of ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions and worsening ties with the West. Li Qiang, 63, succeeds Li Keqiang, 67, who held the post for 10 years. The annual session of the […]
Chinese President appears in public for first time after returning from SCO summit
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an exhibition of the Communist Party, appearing in public for the first time after his return from the SCO summit on September 16, which sparked rumours about his absence from the limelight ahead of next month’s key Congress of the ruling party. Xi on Tuesday visited an […]
Chinese leader Xi Jinping takes jabs at US in Korean War commemoration
BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping condemned unilateralism, protectionism and extreme egoism in a jab at the United States made during a rally Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of China’s entry into the 1950-53 Korean War. China refers to the conflict, in which it sent troops to aid North Korean forces against a United Nations […]
‘Attempt to split China will end in shattered bones’: Xi Jinping on Hong Kong protests
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning against dissent as protests continue in Hong Kong, saying any attempt to divide China will end in “crushed bodies and shattered bones”. His comments came during a state visit to Nepal on Sunday, the BBC reported citing China’s state broadcaster CCTV. Several peaceful Hong Kong […]
Chinese President to visit India from October 11 to 12
By K J M Varma BEIJING:Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India from October 11 to 12 to take part in the 2nd informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which they are expected to hold comprehensive talks on a host of issues concerning the bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international […]
No force can stop China from marching forward: President Xi Jinping
BEIJING: No force can ever stop China from marching forward, President Xi Jinping asserted on Tuesday as he presided over the country’s largest parade, showcasing its military might and unity among top leaders, to celebrate the Communist Party’s hold on power for 70 years. As China held its largest parade, Hong Kong witnessed one of […]
Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi may discuss US’ trade protectionism in Bishkek: China
By K J M Varma BEIJING: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping as “good friends”, China on Monday hoped that the two leaders would discuss their respective trade frictions with the US and reach a consensus on opposing trade protectionism during their “very important” meeting this week on the sidelines of the […]
Chinese Prez Xi meets Imran Khan, calls for improvement of Indo-Pak relations
By K J M Varma BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday and expressed hope that Pakistan and India can meet each other halfway to improve their strained relations following the Pulwama terror attack by a JeM suicide bomber. Both leaders also exchanged views on the situations in South Asia, […]