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China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech
The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set to take a hard line on China.
China’s Xi Jinping asked ‘What’s so bad about deflation?’ amid economic slowdown, report says
Chinese President Xi Jinping was reportedly dismissive about the threat of deflation hitting the economy. While consumers can benefit from falling prices, persistent deflation can also lead to a downward spiral for spending and investment.
Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family
"The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family," Mr Xi said in a speech televised on China's state broadcaster CCTV. “No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification.”
Xi says China’s annexation of Taiwan can’t be stopped
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop China from annexing the island nation.
China’s Xi Jinping Nods to ‘External Uncertainties’ in New Year’s Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.
Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

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Xi Jinping has much to worry about in 2025
Decisions made by America’s next president and his mostly China-hawkish team will affect matters that Mr Xi regards as ...
China Hits US Companies With Trade Controls—How Will It Impact the Economy?
Beijing announced export controls on 28 defense-focused U.S. companies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office.
Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown
Transgender dancer Jin Xing’s ascent to the upper echelons of Chinese show business is extraordinary in a nation where it has ...
China’s Xi cites global ‘uncertainties’ in speech ahead of Trump inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping painted a picture of a strong Chinese economy in his New Year’s speech, while also alluding to ...
China’s 2024 GDP growth set to hit target of around 5%: Xi Jinping
The Chinese President signalled that support for the economy will continue into 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Xi Says China’s 2024 GDP Growth Set to Hit Target of Around 5%
China’s economic growth is expected to be around 5% for the full year of 2024, according to President Xi Jinping, signaling ...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Flagship foreign development program massively outpaces US influence efforts
From the initiative’s beginning in 2013 until 2021, China disbursed roughly $679 billion to 165 countries to fund ...
China's Xi offers deep condolences over Jimmy Carter's death
China's President Xi Jinping on Monday offered his condolences over the death of Jimmy Carter, saying the former U.S.