Xi Jinping

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction

Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023.

Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions

Firefighters work to extinguish flames, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025.

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Students dressed in white protective suit and a face mask visit a clean room as part of a summer camp organised by US chip designer Synopsys with the goal to attract more youth to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 18, 2025.

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Mahmoud Abbas unveils bust of Yasser Arafat in China

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and deepening economic ties.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, shakes hands after presenting a medallion to Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 18, 2017.

Bill Gates to meet China's President Xi in Beijing - state media

Gates stepped down from Microsoft's board in 2020 to focus on philanthropic works related to global health, education and climate change.

American businessman Bill Gates listens during the “Accelerating Clean Technology Innovation and Deployment” event during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, November 2, 2021.

Abbas to visit China after offer to help revive peace talks with Israel

Palestinian Authority President Abbas will be visiting China for three days following China's offer to help revive peace talks with Israel.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, shakes hands after presenting a medallion to Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 18, 2017.

A 10,000-meter pit was dug in China - and no one knows why

The thousands of meters of drilling began in the oil-rich Xinjiang region last Tuesday after the President of China, Xi Jinping, called in 2021 to advance rapidly the exploration of the deep Earth.

 Police officers raise Chinese and Hong Kong flags during a ceremony to mark the Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

Visiting Ukraine, China's envoy urged all sides to create space for peace talks

Ukraine's foreign minister told Li on Wednesday that Kyiv would not accept any proposals to end the war that involved losing territory or freezing the conflict.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) via phone line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 25, 2023.

China warns foreign embassies against 'propaganda,' flying Ukraine flags

Several foreign missions in China raised the Ukrainian flag, or displayed its image in posters and lights, following the February 2022 invasion.

 Police officers raise Chinese and Hong Kong flags during a ceremony to mark the Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

China will work to mediate peace, Xi tells Zelensky in first call since war

Ukrainian officials have long been calling on Beijing to use its influence in Russia to help end the war.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a Franco-Chinese business council meeting with the French president in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

China's diplomatic offensive into the Ukraine-Russia War - analysis

China now appears to be stepping in, a year into the war in Ukraine, sensing that the West is not as unified as it appears.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a Franco-Chinese business council meeting with the French president in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

China's Xi 'ready' to talk to Zelensky, push for Ukraine-Russia peace

Xi hass sought to position China as a potential mediator in the conflict but is seen by the West as favoring Russia.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a Franco-Chinese business council meeting with the French president in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

China watching the world's response to war in Ukraine - Blinken

Blinken said China's political and material support for Russia goes against Washington's interests.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023