The Latest Breaking News from Xi Jinping

The president’s policies have weakened the US’s competitive position and undermined its alliances to China’s advantage

Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November

Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded their "strategic" economic partnership, emphasizing energy, nuclear power, and high-tech cooperation. The leaders affirmed mutual support for sovereignty and development paths. This high-level exchange occurs as China balances engagement with Western nations while maintaining strong ties with Moscow, despite ongoing global…

When allies hedge, CEOs must decide.

China is employing a 'salami slicing' strategy, taking incremental steps across military, economic, and technological domains to alter realities without triggering conflict. This 'gray zone' approach, evident in the South China Sea and beyond, bypasses international law and exploits rivals' hesitation. The cumulative effect creates new facts on the ground,…

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.

Mr Lai, who has been detained for more than five years in Hong Kong, is “likely to die” in prison unless he is released soon, Lord Alton warned

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China.