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Chinese President Xi Jinping
Geopolitics
No easing of China’s Covid curbs yet; bets on EVs and clean energy for now
Xi has signalled how growth is indeed a priority for China, to turn it into a “medium-level developed country” by 2035.
November 03, 2022
China Focus
China’s post-Covid challenges
The upcoming National Congress could see policies friendlier to markets. Despite this, investors should focus on the long game.
October 13, 2022
Global Economy
Xi warns against 'Cold-War mentality' as Biden shifts from confrontation to competition
“Each country is unique with its own history, culture and social system, and none is superior to the other,” says Xi.
January 26, 2021
Geopolitics
New Cold War, or new frontlines?
Will President-elect Biden repair all the damage to US-China ties he will inherit from Trump? Not quite.
December 24, 2020
China Focus
China's economic position
Countries will find the need to engage in a different environment defined largely by China’s revised place in the world
November 27, 2020
China Focus
China's Fifth Plenum deserves attention
China's Fifth Plenum deserves attention
October 23, 2020
Global review
China's belt and road plan is getting lashed by the coronavirus
China’s overseas investments were already beginning to tail off and consolidate before the virus brought the country’s industry to a standstill.
March 06, 2020
Global Economy
China braces for inevitable big hit to economy from virus, says Xi
China’s economic growth may show a sharp slowdown in the first quarter, probably dipping to 3% or even lower from 6% in the previous quarter - which was the weakest pace in nearly 30 years, economists estimated.
February 24, 2020
Covid-19
The coronavirus and Xi Jinping's worldview
(Feb 14): The coronavirus crisis represents the single biggest challenge for Xi Jinping since he became general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012. Individuals and families across China are living in fear. Multiple Chinese provinces a
February 14, 2020
China Focus
China's Xi warns party of 'serious dangers' as risks mount
(Jan 21): President Xi Jinping stressed the need to maintain political stability in an unusual meeting of China’s top leaders -- a fresh sign the ruling party is growing concerned about the social implications of the slowing economy.
January 22, 2019