Latest Xi Jinping News & Updates

Seoul, May 25 (IANS) North Korea will convene a plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) next month for an interim review of state and party policies for this year, state media reported Monday.The WPK’s political bureau has decided to hold the second plenary meeting of the ninth central committee in late June, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The meeting will be convened “in order to have an interim review of the implementation of the party and state policies…

Seoul, May 24 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed condolences over a deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province, voicing hope for a swift recovery from the tragedy.”I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident, and express my deep condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families and to the people of China,” Lee wrote on the social media platform X. He also posted the message in Chinese, Yonhap news agency reported.T…

Beijing, May 24 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping’s purge of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has shaken the foundation of China’s military and created a climate of fear that is eroding morale across the ranks, according to a report. The suspended death sentences given to China’s former Defence Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe marked a watershed moment in the CCP’s history. The two former ministers, who were once trusted allies of Xi Jinping, were convicted of bribery and corruption, …

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Sunday expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of condolence following the loss of lives in the mining accident in Shanxi Province. He said that the sympathy and support from India are “deeply valued” in the difficult time.According to the officials on Saturday, a total of 82 people were confirmed dead, while two others remained missing after the coal mine gas explosion on Friday. The gas explosion hit t…

Brussels, May 23 (IANS) China is not merely a competitor but a “predatory power” in the international system that has “mastered the art of winning” without direct confrontation. While Western countries have spent decades focused on “globalisation” and “liberal reform”, Beijing has benefited from the gradual shift of the West’s industrial base to its own economy, a report mentioned.For Chinese President Xi Jinping, the weakening of the West is not a strategic goal but something …

Beijing, May 23 (IANS) The Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Saturday that he and his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao had a brief exchange on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Suzhou, eastern China, local media reported.This exchange marks the first ministerial contact between the two nations since their latest diplomatic dispute flared up last year.The ties between China and Japan deteriorated since last November when Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese Prim…

Taiyuan, May 23 (IANS) The coal mine accident in north China’s Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.The gas explosion occurred on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, with rescue operations currently underway.China has dispatched six national mine emergency rescue teams, totaling 345 personnel with equipment, to assist in rescue efforts following a coal mine gas explosion in Qinyuan County, north China’s Shanx…

Washington, May 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Iran was eager to reach a deal with the United States but warned that Washington would continue to pressure Tehran because “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon”.Trump made the remarks on Friday at the White House during the swearing-in ceremony of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, where he mixed economic messaging with comments on national security and America’s military posture.”We have the greatest military in the world,” the…

Brussels, May 21 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping’s warning that Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts” and place relations in “great jeopardy” during his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing was not mere rhetoric, a report has stated.As missteps in arms transfers, diplomatic recognition or military manoeuvres could trigger escalation amid little clarity in international law.Jinping’s remarks were not a fresh warning but rather underscoring the funda…

Washington/Beijing, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) policy has created industrial corridors, increased foreign investment caps, and built a defence-tech startup ecosystem that is already exporting, signalling a tangible and expanding capacity.With hundreds of companies operating and more emerging, India has set a defence export target of about $6 billion by 2029, compared to around $80 million a decade ago, a report has mentioned.The recent meeti…