Tag: Xi Jinping

• Wednesday, July 26th 2023 - 10:37 UTC

  China's foreign minister sacked, no reason from Beijing for his removal

  

  “China’s top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as foreign minister… as it convened a session on Tuesday,” state media outlet Xinhua said. “Qin Gang was removed from the post of foreign minister.” No reason was given for Qin’s removal, however, state media reported that President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to enact the decision.

• Wednesday, June 21st 2023 - 11:15 UTC

  Biden spoils Blinken's trip to Beijing by likening Xi to a dictator?

  

  United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday likened Chinese President Xi Jinping to a “dictator.” The comment came just a day after top US diplomat Anthony Blinken's trip to Beijing aimed at easing tensions between the two countries

• Saturday, April 15th 2023 - 09:09 UTC

  China to open new opportunities for Brazil, Xi tells Lula

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva was offered a grand welcome by his Chinese colleague Xi Jinping as both leaders set out the guidelines for a partnership that will undoubtedly play a role in world events. China “will open new opportunities for Brazil,” Xi said.

• Tuesday, April 11th 2023 - 11:07 UTC

  Lula in Beijing to meet Xi Jinping; both want to prop their countries international standings

  

  Brazilian president Lula da Silva begins today a four day official visit to China, (April 11/14), hosted by Xi Jinping at a time when both leaders have great foreign policy plans: Lula wants Brazil back in the grand chessboard and Xi is intent in trying to present his country as a global power that can rival (defy) the US.

• Tuesday, March 28th 2023 - 11:08 UTC

  China’s strength is largely an illusion

  

  By Gwynne Dyer – Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third term as president of China at the National People’s Congress this month, and not one of the 3,000 delegates voted against him. Why would they? Everything is perfect in the People’s Republic of Oz, and the chief Wizard doesn’t even need to hide behind a curtain.

• Tuesday, March 21st 2023 - 08:12 UTC

  Xi Jinping and Putin strengthen ties in Moscow

  

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held an informal meeting Monday in Moscow. The Chinese leader is on a state visit.

• Monday, March 13th 2023 - 10:31 UTC

  China appoints Defense Minister sanctioned by the US

  

  Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday announced he had picked General Li Shangfu for the position of Defense Minister despite sanctions by the US Government against the newly-appointed official for approving arms purchases from Russia. Xi Jinping has kept Finance Minister Liu He and Central Bank Governor Yi Gang in their posts.

• Friday, March 10th 2023 - 10:34 UTC

  Xi Jinping wins unprecedented third term as Chinese President

  

  Xi Jinping has become the longest-serving president of the People's Republic of China since its founding in 1945 after being elected once again for a third five-year term. He was also chosen chairman of the Central Military Commission by a National People's Congress (NPC) plenum.

• Friday, January 6th 2023 - 10:59 UTC

  Alberto Fernández invited Biden, Xi Jinping over to Celac summit

  

  Argentine President Alberto Fernández has invited his US and Chinese colleagues over to the upcoming Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) to be held on Jan. 24 in Buenos Aires.

• Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 09:52 UTC

  Australia patching up relations with China. Aussie foreign minister in Beijing

  

  After years of strained relations, Australia and China have given the first steps to normalization with the visit of Aussie Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Beijing. Ms Wong is the first Australian minister to visit China since 2019 and is leading Canberra's first formal talks in Beijing since 2018.