Chinese President Xi Jinping

Hasina, Xi pledge to boost strategic ties

During Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Beijing, China promised to support Bangladesh economically in four ways, by providing grants, interest-free loans, concessional loans, and commercial loans.

Hasina, XI Talks: Economy, trade to be in focus

Beijing will push for initiatives with strategic interests in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal, while Dhaka will focus on trade and economy as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meets Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang today.

Bangladeshi girl symbol of close China bonds

Chin, whose birth was aided by Peace Ark medics, wants to be 'envoy of friendship'

Dhaka-Beijing friendship will grow from strength to strength: China president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.

Xi warns Biden over Taiwan: “Those playing with fire will be burned”

In a “candid” phone conversation on Thursday night (July 28), Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his American counterpart Joe Biden against supporting Taiwanese independence, saying those who play with fire will be burned, state media reported.

China, Myanmar ‘stand together’ despite Rohingya backlash

China and Myanmar ink dozens of mammoth infrastructure and trade deals after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and fallen rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi, as Beijing doubles down on its support for a government under fire for its treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

China’s Xi calls on army to be battle-ready

China’s armed forces must strengthen their sense of urgency and do everything they can to prepare for battle, President Xi Jinping says.

Chinese president, PM greet Sheikh Hasina on AL’s landslide victory

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Keqiang exten their heartfelt congratulations to Bangladesh Premier and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing her party’s absolute majority in the 11th parliamentary elections.

G20 'agrees to reform WTO'

Global leaders were expected to back an overhaul of the world body that regulates international trade disputes at a summit yesterday, delegates said, ahead of high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at defusing a trade war.

September 4, 2017
September 4, 2017

China pledges new funding for BRICS as group opposes protectionism

China will give $80 million in funding for BRICS cooperation plans, Chinese President Xi Jinping says, while the bloc of five emerging countries pledge to oppose protectionism.

April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016

David Cameron raises concerns with Xi Jinping over steel

During a Washington dinner on Thursday, Cameron says they needed to work together to tackle "over-capacity".

April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016

North Korea nuclear tests: US and China to co-operate

China and the United States will work together to try and prevent further missile tests by North Korea, US President Barack Obama says.

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

Every country should govern its own Internet: China

Every nation should have independent authority over its own Internet, Chinese President Xi Jinping says, telling a government-organised conference that "freedom and order" are both necessary in cyberspace.

October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015

Hinkley Point nuclear agreement reached

EDF Energy has reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) to build a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

Chinese hackers arrested after US request

Chinese police arrests hackers after the US government supplied them with a list of cybercrime suspects.

September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015

China to announce climate pledge as Xi visits Washington

China's President Xi Jinping is set to unveil a landmark pledge on climate change and curbing harmful emissions, White House officials say.

September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015

China open to foreign companies: Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country will never close its open door to the outside world.

September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015

A different pivot to the East

China President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States next week will mark an important stage in Sino-US relations, the most critical of current geostrategic relationships.

May 25, 2015
May 25, 2015

Emphasis on economic relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited China from 14-16 May 2015. Modi has been to China before as Chief Minister of Gujarat.