Xi Jinping

In latest purge, Xi set to fire China’s top six generals

In the latest purge, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to fire top six generals, including commanders of critical cyberspace and logistics forces along with the general in charge of equipment procurement for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

China releases underground Church pastor Ezra Jin Mingri months after Trump sought his freedom

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, a leader of one of China's best-known underground churches, has been released from detention and reunited with his family, months after Trump personally raised his case with Xi Jinping

Trump names PM Modi, Xi as world's two strongest leaders, praises India's growth

US President Donald Trump named Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping among the world's strongest leaders, praising the Indian prime minister's leadership and role on the global stage

Trump unlikely to speak with Taiwan's Lai, no new arms sales as US courts Xi ahead of summit

The reported caution comes as Washington seeks to avoid tensions with Beijing ahead of a possible summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.

As Xi flexes muscles, Taiwan practices defence against Chinese invasion

As Xi Jinping has intensified his threats, Taiwan has conducted drills to defend the self-ruled island against a potential Chinese invasion.

Kim and Xi agree to expand cooperation and deepen strategic ties during Pyongyang Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to deepen strategic cooperation and expand bilateral ties during a summit in Pyongyang. The leaders pledged closer coordination on security and diplomacy, with Kim reaffirming support for Beijing's One China policy.

Watch: Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang for first North Korea visit in seven years

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's close ties with North Korea during a state visit to Pyongyang amid shifting regional alliances and growing Russia-North Korea cooperation

Why Xi Jinping’s North Korea trip is really about Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day visit, the first such trip in seven years. Xi will be meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after hosting him in Beijing last year. The trip assumes significance amid Pyongyang’s growing ties with Russia, which have made China wary

Xi leaves for North Korea as Beijing moves to reinforce strategic ties with Kim, calls relationship 'invincible'

The Chinese leader's visit comes amid stalled denuclearisation talks, North Korea's deepening partnership with Russia, and Beijing's efforts to strengthen a key regional ally as strategic competition with the US intensifies

First scientists, now photographers: China expands national security vigilance

China has intensified its focus on national security, issuing fresh warnings about foreign espionage activities just days after directing scientists to avoid disclosing sensitive research information.