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Starmer signs landmark deal with China to tackle small boats crisis

The agreement to share data is significant because 60 per cent of the engines used to power the small boats come from China

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Britons to get visa-free travel to China as Starmer hails 'strong' relationship with Beijing after Xi talks

The Prime Minister met President Xi at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip to China

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Starmer meets with Xi Jinping in bid for ‘more sophisticated’ China ties

The Prime Minister met Mr Xi at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip to China.

The Independent UK · Jan 29

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'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

While a meeting with Anthony Albanese was brief, talks with China's third-highest official is further proof diplomatic relations are improving.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Politicians and their staff have been told to lock down their phones and shut their blinds while China's third-highest official visits Parliament House.

AAP · Nov 24, 2025

N. Korea's Kim, Top Chinese Official Hail 'New Chapter' Of Ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's top legislator hailed a "new chapter" of Beijing-Pyongyang relations on Saturday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

International Business Times · Apr 13, 2024

China And North Korea Strengthening Friendly Relations, KCNA Reports

China's top legislator reaffirms commitment to friendly relations with North Korea for regional stability.

China's Top Legislator Meets Senior N. Korea Official: KCNA

China's top legislator met with a senior North Korean official for talks on cooperation during a visit to Pyongyang this week, North Korean state media said Friday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

China's High-Level Visit Strengthens Relations With North Korea

China's high-level visit to North Korea amid regional tensions and global concerns, highlighting diplomatic intricacies.

Chinese Leader To Lead Delegation To North Korea

Chinese official Zhao Leji to lead delegation to North Korea for Friendship Year opening ceremony, strengthening diplomatic ties.

China Vows To 'Safeguard' National Security With New Laws At Conclave

China will adopt wide-ranging security laws in 2024 to "resolutely safeguard" its sovereignty, a top lawmaker vowed at a key legislative meeting Friday, as President Xi Jinping's government seeks to eliminate perceived threats to its rule.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024

Albanese China trip: PM meets Xi Jinping in Beijing and hails diplomatic thaw

Prime minister says visit is about ‘taking forward’ Australia’s relationship, while Chinese president welcomes ‘joint effort’ to improve ties

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government

China has put the finishing touches on a sweeping leadership reshuffle that has been years in the making and puts trusted allies of leader Xi Jinping in key spots throughout the administration.

WEKU · Mar 13, 2023

Loyal and experienced, China's other top leaders take posts

With Chinese leader Xi Jinping receiving a norms-breaking third five-year term as president, the other six men who serve with him on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee are taking up their new portfolios

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

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Caixin Global · Mar 10, 2023

China Elects New Head of Legislature

Zhao Leji, the Communist Party’s No. 3 official, will take the helm of the NPC for the next five years, while Li Hongzhong and Ding Zhongli were appointed vice chairs of its standing committee

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, handling major portfolios from propaganda to corruption fighting

Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022

President Xi Jinping: Who could replace him and what might it mean for the world

Disapproval of the leader is spreading as the population becomes angered by China's strict zero-Covid policy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

Who’s who in Xi Jinping’s China as leader cements power

An introduction to loyal Xi acolytes on politburo standing committee who will now shape Xi’s vision for China

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Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2022

Who’s on China’s new Politburo Standing Committee?

The elite committee was appointed following a week-long Congress of the governing party.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China's Communist Party

China's ruling Communist Party has appointed a new all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, led by General Secretary Xi Jinping, who is serving a precedent-breaking third five-year term as party head

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Factbox-China's new elite Communist Party leadership

Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a third term as leader of China's ruling Communist Party and unveiled a seven-member Politburo Standing Committee, which he heads, that will determine the path of the country's development in the next five years.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

China's Xi clinches third term, packs leadership with loyalists

China's Xi Jinping secured a precedent-breaking third leadership term on Sunday and introduced a top governing body stacked with loyalists, cementing his place as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022

Chinese Communist party congress: who’s in and who’s out of Xi Jinping’s inner circle

A major reshuffle will take place in the Chinese Commmunist party’s top echelon this week – here’s a who’s who of the main players

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