XI JINPING

Aug 19 2025POLITICS

Xi's Taiwan Plans: What's Trump's Move Mean for Asia?

China's leader, Xi Jinping, is keeping a close eye on how President Trump handles the Russia-Ukraine situation. Why? Because Xi has his own plans for Taiwan. If the West seems weak or unsure about supporting Ukraine, Xi might see this as his chance to make a move. A former U. S. ambassador to NATO, Kay Bailey Hutchison, shared this view. She believes that if the Wes...

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Apr 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Claims: Fact or Fiction?

Trump has been quite vocal about his interactions with China. The US President has claimed that Xi Jinping, China's leader, has been in touch with him. This is quite a bold statement, considering that China has not confirmed any such contact. Trump even went as far as to say that he has secured "200 deals" on trade, but there is no official announcement or ...

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

China's Military Shakeup: Top Official Under Investigation

In a recent development, China has suspended a high-ranking military official, Admiral Miao Hua, who is part of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC). He is under investigation for breaking the rules, a term often used to mean corruption. This comes as the leader, Xi Jinping, is pushing forward a large-scale clean-up in the military's top ranks. Miao, 69, h...

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Leader Visits Province Near Taiwan After Major Military Drills

China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This visit happened right after China's military held large-scale exercises. The drills involved the navy, air force, missile force, and land troops. They simulated a blockade of Taiwan, an island that China claims as its own territory. China's goal is to take control of Taiwan by ...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is Washington Preparing to Bail Out a Struggling China?

China's economy is facing a crisis unlike any it has seen since opening up more than four decades ago. Over a million restaurants have closed, offices are emptier than during the pandemic, and property sales are down sharply. Duty-free sales in Hainan Island plunged 30% in the first seven months of this year. Summer box office revenue is down 44%. It's hard to see ho...

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