The Latest Breaking News from Xi Jinping

Territorial dispute between China and Russia risks clouding friendly future

Despite the public image of cordiality presented by China and Russia, some observers suggest the friendship is on fragile foundations. Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow this week in a show of solidarity with Vladimir Putin. However, a background dispute over territory in east Siberia could dangerously undo the comprehensive strategic…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2023

US urges Chinese President Xi Jinping to press Vladimir Putin ‘to halt the war crimes’ in Ukraine

White House calls on Chinese leader to urge his Russian counterpart to withdraw troops, saying seeking a ceasefire would not be enough

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

‘Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey”, a horror film due to be released in Hong Kong this week, has been cancelled for “technical” reasons, movie websites said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023

Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

Health experts proposed detailed plans for a gradual end to anti-virus controls, but the Chinese government rebuffed them and dropped restrictions in December with no preparations to cope with the chaotic aftermath, The Associated Press has found

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

US tells China not to overread likely Taiwan president visit

The Biden administration has been stressing to Beijing that an expected unofficial visit to the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen should not be used as pretext by Beijing to step up aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Japan, China leaders visit rival capitals in Ukraine war

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a surprise visit to Ukraine early Tuesday, hours after Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Japan’s Fumio Kishida heads to Kyiv to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Japanese prime minister to show ‘solidarity’ with Ukraine in visit that coincides with Chinese leader’s Moscow trip.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

Putin says UK plan to send ammunition with depleted uranium to Ukraine would trigger Russian response – as it happened

Russian president condemns UK proposal during second day of Xi Jinping state visit

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023

Ukraine-Russia news – live: Cruise missile shipment destroyed in Crimea, says Kyiv

Destroyed stockpile was to be used by Russian Black Sea Fleet, says defence ministry

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

‘No limits partnership’: Xi and Putin’s economic priorities

Chinese and Russian leaders expected to double down on economic cooperation during three days of meetings in Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023