Xi Jinping

US weapons shortages could leave America vulnerable to China, historian warns

Barda pointed to reported shortages in US military stockpiles and the amount of time that could be required to replenish key weapons systems.

US and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.
: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 12, 2026.

US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks

Dr. Yufang Rong and her husband Dr. Youlin Chen, an American seismologist held for nearly two years by China, pose together in this undated photograph provided on July 13, 2026.

Chinese-American seismologist detained in China after North Korea nuclear test study publication

[Illustrative] This photo taken on March 9, 2017 shows a Chinese employee working at a shoe sole factory in Jinjiang, east China's Fujian province.

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says


Xi, Biden and a $10t. cost of war over Taiwan 

China’s rising economic and military heft, Taiwan’s burgeoning sense of national identity, and fractious relations between Beijing and Washington mean the conditions for a crisis are ripe.

 A PAIR of US-made Taiwanese Air Force F-5Fs take off during a demonstration in Taitung, southeast of Taiwan, in November.

Letters to the Editor, November 27, 2023: Peace and stability

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl

US President Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for about four hours in San Francisco to discuss issues that have strained relations between the two superpowers.

 US President Joe Biden gives thumbs-up as he walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Filoli estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, California November 15th.

Vladimir Putin in China as Russia slams Israel - analysis

Both oppose the US-led world order and also both support Iran and have condemned Israel over the last week after Hamas massacred more than 1,400 people in Israel.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, October 18, 2023.

Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi in show of no-limits partnership

Putin last visited China for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022 when Russia and China declared a "no-limits" partnership.

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

China and US should and must achieve peace, coexistence - Xi Jinping

"Looking to the future, China and the United States, as two major countries, bear more important responsibilities for world peace, stability, and development," Chinese President Xi Jinping said.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022.

China enraged after Germany's FM calls Xi Jinping a dictator

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made the remarks in a live interview with Fox News last week when asked about Russia's war on Ukraine.

 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock attends a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (not pictured) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, April 14, 2023.

China's Xi ‘looking forward’ to Netanyahu visit

Netanyahu immediately updated Washington about the invitation, emphasizing that it is not a message to Biden.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

US has strategic stockpile of germanium, Pentagon says amid China ban

The US has a stockpile of germanium but no inventory of gallium, according to a Pentagon spokesperson following China's announcement that it would be restricting exports of the two metals.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020.

China taking credit for Putin not using nukes in Ukraine war - FT report

The Kremlin said it could not confirm the FT report Xi had personally warned Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

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