Xi Jinping

This story has been updated. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent announcement that his country aims to reach peak carbon emissions before 2030 and become carbon-neutral by 2060 has raised a lot of questions: Was it a serious commitment, or a geopolitical maneuver meant to outshine President Trump? Does it exempt…

President Xi Jinping said “unilateralism finds no support” in his speech on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua Xi Jinping calls for more cooperation and says China takes seriously its obligations under environmental treaties Speech follows last week’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2060 Topic |   Environment Published: 6:38pm, 1 Oct, 2020 Updated:…

The report on Xi’s comments starts by noting economic achievements, though we would assume that these statistics exclude those in extralegal detention or formally incarcerated: “From 2014 to 2019, the per capita disposable income of residents in Xinjiang grew at an average annual rate of 9.1 percent.” “99.7% of residents…

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja –   President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 71st Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of China, expressing delight that the bond of friendship between Nigeria and China has continued to strengthen.Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement in…

The two leaders steered clear of contentious issues during their conversation. Photo: Reuters Chinese leader called for two sides to work together in phone call with new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga but largely steered clear of contentious topics Plans for visit to Japan remain up in the air, however, amid…

Chinese real estate mogul Ren Zhiqiang - COLOR CHINA PHOTOThe former chairman of a state-owned real estate company who publicly criticised President Xi Jinping's handling of the coronavirus pandemic was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Tuesday on corruption charges, a court announced.Ren Zhiqiang, who became known for speaking…

President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping will address the UN General Assembly just minutes apart on Tuesday morning — with Russia’s Vladimir Putin following soon thereafter.The big picture: Trump has promised a “strong message on China.” Xi, meanwhile, is expected to laud global cooperation — with the clear implication that…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to further develop his regime's relationship with China and continue the two nations' joint efforts to defend socialism.The North's official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday that Kim made the pledge in a reply to Chinese President Xi Jinping's letter to mark the…

The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each.1. Michael Schuman in Politicoon the elephant in the roomWhy China’s Xi Jinping is the world’s most dangerous man“It’s all too easy to blame Donald Trump for the upheaval in…

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a video news conference with EU leaders after a virtual summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday. Photo: dpa via APChancellor’s comments come after a virtual summit meeting between EU leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who says the talks will be ‘expedited’…