Xi Jinping

Does China’s policy to end overseas projects signal the end for coal?

The impact of China’s hardening position on coal power, both globally and at home, is likely to be felt across the industry.

Biden calls Xi to avoid US-China 'conflict'

Chinese President Xi Jinping tells his American counterpart Biden that US policies towards Beijing have caused "serious difficulties" and that putting ties back on track was critical "to the destiny of the world."

China jails agricultural tycoon Sun Dawu in secret trial

Sun Dawu, an outspoken billionaire and grassroots rights supporter, gets 18 years in jail for a catalogue of crimes including "provoking trouble".

Pacific Rim nations agree to step up Covid-19 vaccine sharing

Leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation at virtual retreat agree to step up Covid-19 vaccination sharing efforts and take action to lower costly tariffs that complicate the movement of vaccines across borders.

Turkey's Erdogan, China's Xi discuss steps to improve bilateral ties

In their conversation over phone Turkish President Erdogan underlined the importance for Turkey of Uighur Turks living in prosperity, peace as equal citizens of China.

China’s Communist Party celebrates 100 years with a focus on youth

The Communist Party is well-aware of the significant transformation of Chinese society over the last 100 years and it's willing to change its old ways to attract the 'best and brightest' youth.

Days long gone when small groups decided world's fate, China warns G7

China hit back at the group of world's Seven richest democracies a day after G7 leaders adopted a rival plan to oppose Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative by helping build infrastructure in poorer nations.

Talk is cheap as world's largest polluters declare bold climate goals

As climate crisis threats multiply, the leaders of top polluting countries gathered for an international climate summit but some still failed to pledge to ramp up their goals to reduce carbon emissions and slow global warming.

Biden pledges to double climate aid for developing countries

President Joe Biden convenes world leaders at a “moment of peril” to combat the climate crisis, drawing commitments from China and Russia to cooperate on cutting emissions despite their disputes with US.

China’s Xi: Global governance must be more equitable and fair

President Xi Jinping, in his Boao Forum keynote speech, says states should not impose their rules on others, warning against unilateralism as tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing over technology and security.

China and US commit to urgent cooperation on climate crisis

"The United States and China are committed to cooperating with each other and with other countries to tackle the climate crisis, which must be addressed with the seriousness and urgency that it demands," said a joint statement.

Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate crisis talks

US President Joe Biden includes Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration.