The Dispatch

China’s Xi: No reason to change Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ formula

HONG KONG, July 1 (Reuters) - There is no reason to change Hong Kong's "one country, two systems" formula of governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on a rare visit to the…

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In call with Putin, Xi says all sides should work to resolve Ukraine crisis

BEIJING, June 15 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Wednesday that all parties should work towards resolving the crisis in Ukraine "in…

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UPDATED: EU urges China at summit not to help Russia in Ukraine war

BRUSSELS/BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) - EU and Chinese leaders met for their first summit in two years on Friday with Brussels pressing Beijing for assurances that it will neither supply Russia with…

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China’s President Xi, Premier Li to meet EU leaders on April 1

BEIJING, March 30 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang will meet with European Union leaders on April 1, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. It was China's first…

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Russian sanctions over Ukraine grow, Biden to talk to Xi as U.S. warns about China military aid for Ukraine war

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, March 18 (Reuters) - Japan and Australia on Friday slapped fresh sanctions on Russian entities as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, which the West says has been stalled by…

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Putin, Xi to discuss European security amid Ukraine standoff – Kremlin

MOSCOW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Russian and Chinese presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will spend a "lot of time" discussing security in Europe and the set of demands Moscow…

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Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek ‘hegemony’

BEIJING, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit on Monday that Beijing would not "bully"…

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Chinese President Xi described as ‘helmsman’ of China’s rejuvenation

BEIJING, Nov 12 (Reuters) - China's Communist Party officials called President Xi Jinping a "helmsman" and "people's leader" on Friday, in a show of support for his continuing leadership. Xi…

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China’s Xi warns against return to Cold War tensions at APEC meeting

WELLINGTON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The Asia-Pacific region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, ahead of a virtual…

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Xi says China is ready to work with U.S. to manage differences

BEIJING, Nov 10 (Reuters) - China is ready to properly manage differences with the United States, President Xi Jinping has said, ahead of a virtual meeting with U.S. President Joe…

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China’s Xi to address Glasgow COP26 in written statement on Monday

SHANGHAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will address the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow on Monday in the form of a written statement, according to an official…

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China’s Xi to participate in G20 leaders’ summit via video link

BEIJING, Oct 29 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping will participate in the Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit in Rome on Oct. 30-31 via video link, according to a…

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Chinese President Xi calls for global cooperation on terrorism, climate change

President Xi Jinping vowed on Monday that China would always uphold world peace and international rules, amid concerns expressed by the United States and other countries over the nation's increasing…

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After week of tensions, China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise "reunification" with Taiwan, though did not directly mention the use of force, following a week of tensions with the Chinese-claimed island.…

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Facing stalemate in ties, Biden and China’s Xi discuss avoiding conflict in call

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke for 90 minutes in their first talks in seven months on Thursday, discussing the need to avoid letting competition between…

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Leaders of N.Korea, China vow greater cooperation in face of foreign hostility

The leaders of North Korea and China traded messages vowing to strengthen cooperation on the anniversary of their treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the two countries, North…

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White House considering talks between Biden and China’s Xi

The White House will consider arranging talks between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as the two countries spar over issues including human rights, a top U.S.…

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Xi to attend Biden’s climate change summit in first meeting of two leaders

China's President Xi Jinping will attend a U.S.-led climate change summit on Thursday at the invitation of President Joe Biden, in the first meeting between the two leaders since the…

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France and China agree €13.5 billion trade contracts

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced major trade contracts in Beijing in Wednesday worth €13.5 billion. Deals were agreed in aeronautics, energy and agriculture. Twenty French companies…

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Photo Story: French President Emmanuel Macron visits China

Chinese honour guard prepare China's and France's national flags before a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Wednesday…

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Chinese President issues stern warning on efforts to divide the country

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that any efforts to divide the country will end in "crushed bodies and shattered bones". Amid ongoing protests in Hong Kong, the leader had…

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Photo Story: Chinese President Xi Jinping in India

A handout photos made available by the Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB) shows Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a meeting, in…

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in India

A handout photo made available by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs shows Chinese President Xi Jinping disembarks from a plane upon arrival at Chennai, India, 11 October 2019. Chinese…

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China pays respect to Mao ahead of 70-year celebrations

Chinese Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping led other top officials Monday in paying respects to the founder of the communist state, Mao Zedong, ahead of a massive celebration…

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Trump suggests ‘personal meeting’ with Chinese President over Hong Kong crisis

President Donald Trump in a tweet Wednesday suggested a “personal meeting” with China’s President Xi over the ongoing Hong Kong crisis, as investors remained on edge about the trade tensions…

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China’s Xi heads to France

Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to the French Riviera on Sunday for the final leg of his European tour. Xi's trip will begin in the Mediterranean city of Nice and…

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Italian President Mattarella praises Silk Road memorandum

Italian President Sergio Mattarella said Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping's State visit was strengthening cooperation between the nations after meeting Xi at the presidential palace in Rome. Mattarella…

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Italy rolls out the red carpet for President Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, later today arrives in Italy for a three-day visit where the highlight is expected to be Italy’s signing up to China’s multi-billion pound Belt…

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China says it’s normal Belt and Road Initiative has sparked debate

China said that it is normal that Italy's potential involvement in its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), nicknamed the Silk Road, has sparked debate. The initiative is a massive infrastructure…

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From Trump, to the Pope, from Aliyev to Infantino, from Queen Elizabeth II to to Xi Jinping, from Erdogan to Macron, Vladimir Putin sends new year greetings to global leaders

Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a New Year's message that Moscow is ready to open talks with Washington on “the most extensive agenda” to secure global security, the Russian…

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