Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are under investigation for suspected “serious” disciplinary violations, according to the Ministry of National Defence. Zhang is the first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), China’s top military command body headed by President Xi Jinping, while Liu is chief of its Joint Staff Department. Zhang’s … Read more
Xi Jinping courts Southeast Asia Amid US Trade tensions Phnom penh — April 17, 2025 — Amid escalating trade tensions, Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, is currently touring Southeast Asia. This visit aims to solidify regional alliances and counter U.S. influence in the area. This diplomatic initiative sees Xi Jinping visiting several Southeast Asian nations. … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for the last leg of his week-long tour of Southeast Asia, which included earlier stops in Vietnam and Malaysia. Although his visit was scheduled months ago, it fell at an opportune moment for Beijing, with the international trade system in disarray because of the actions of … Read more
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists turn Boeing’s Starliner crisis into missile breakthrough In an ironic twist of cosmic problem-solving, Chinese researchers have transformed a … Read more
Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng has held talks with the US vice-president-elect J.D. Vance and tech billionaire Elon Musk at separate meetings in Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a “long and fruitful” relationship. The meetings came two days after Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s phone conversation on … Read more
China will prioritise economic growth and will be able to overcome domestic difficulties and external headwinds in 2025, President Xi Jinping said in his televised New Year’s message on Tuesday. The rallying call for confidence in the country’s growth prospects followed his announcement earlier in the day that China’s economy is expected to have grown … Read more