Xi Jinping

Chinese-American seismologist detained in China after North Korea nuclear test study publication

The case of Youlin Chen, reported here for the first time, adds an irritant to the tense relationship between the nuclear-armed rivals as Trump seeks to keep the relationship steady.

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Dr. Yufang Rong and her husband Dr. Youlin Chen, an American seismologist held for nearly two years by China, pose together in this undated photograph provided on July 13, 2026.
[Illustrative] This photo taken on March 9, 2017 shows a Chinese employee working at a shoe sole factory in Jinjiang, east China's Fujian province.

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

Jinjiang, in the coastal Fujian province, is a major footwear and clothing manufacturing hub and is often referred to as China's "shoe capital."

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CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping and party officials stand at a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on July 1, 2026.

The ‘secret’ behind the success of the CPC, the world’s largest governing party - opinion

Founded in 1921 with just over 50 members, the CPC emerged at a time when China was torn by war and foreign aggression.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say

A classified Russian document seen by Reuters directly referred to an internal decree issued by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in August, 2025.

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Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl

US President Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for about four hours in San Francisco to discuss issues that have strained relations between the two superpowers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByREUTERS
US President Joe Biden gives thumbs-up as he walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Filoli estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, California November 15th.

Vladimir Putin in China as Russia slams Israel - analysis

Both oppose the US-led world order and also both support Iran and have condemned Israel over the last week after Hamas massacred more than 1,400 people in Israel.

OCTOBER 18, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, October 18, 2023.

Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership

Putin last visited China for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022 when Russia and China declared a "no-limits" partnership.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023

China and US should and must achieve peace, coexistence - Xi Jinping

"Looking to the future, China and the United States, as two major countries, bear more important responsibilities for world peace, stability, and development," Chinese President Xi Jinping said.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByREUTERS
US President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022.

China enraged after Germany's FM calls Xi Jinping a dictator

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made the remarks in a live interview with Fox News last week when asked about Russia's war on Ukraine.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023ByREUTERS
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock attends a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (not pictured) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, April 14, 2023.

China's Xi ‘looking forward’ to Netanyahu visit

Netanyahu immediately updated Washington about the invitation, emphasizing that it is not a message to Biden.

JULY 26, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

US has strategic stockpile of germanium, Pentagon says amid China ban

The US has a stockpile of germanium but no inventory of gallium, according to a Pentagon spokesperson following China's announcement that it would be restricting exports of the two metals.

JULY 6, 2023ByREUTERS
The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020.

China taking credit for Putin not using nukes in Ukraine war - FT report

The Kremlin said it could not confirm the FT report Xi had personally warned Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

JULY 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a reception at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023.

Iran to be accepted to SCO at summit attended by Putin and Xi

China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will participate in the virtual summit, which will be Putin’s first appearance at an international event.

JULY 4, 2023ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping before an extended-format meeting of heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit (SCO) member states in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 16, 2022.

Proceed cautiously in relations with China - editorial

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit China, Israel's Western allies advise to proceed with caution.

JUNE 29, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of talks in Beijing, in 2017.