Xi Jinping

BFFs Putin and Xi blast Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile shield
The U.S. president’s plan is “deeply destabilizing,” Moscow and Beijing say.

Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow airports as Putin’s allies converge on Russia

Ukrainian drone attacks close Moscow airports

Kyiv can’t guarantee safety of foreign leaders on May 9 in Moscow, Zelenskyy says

China to lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to unlock trade talks

Ukraine’s ceasefire view: Putin doesn’t want Xi hiding in Lenin’s tomb from killer drones

Von der Leyen: World is ‘lining up’ to work with Europe amid Trump’s trade war
Industries hit a wall on relief from Trump’s tariffs
The administration hasn’t set up a formal process for carve-outs from tariffs, keeping businesses uncertain about whether they may be able to secure relief.
Trump and Xi locked in standoff over direct trade talks
The president’s refusal to allow informal diplomatic outreach to bridge the gap between the White House and Beijing is slowing progress toward a possible deal.
Holiday special: Driving toward a trade war with China
This week, EU Confidential is on a spring break — but with trade tensions between the U.S. and the rest of the world (China in particular) escalating, …
China is supplying weapons to Russia, Zelenskyy says
Beijing is strengthening Moscow’s defense capability, Ukrainian president said.
British MP refused entry in Hong Kong on family visit
Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse has been vocal about human rights issues in Tibet and Hong Kong.
Trump suggests possible exceptions to US tariffs
“There could be a couple of exceptions for obvious reasons, but I would say 10 percent is a floor,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
Xi wants EU-China tag team to resist Trump’s trade onslaught
Chinese leader met Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, who also promoted closer ties with Beijing.
China ramps up US tariffs to 125 percent in new salvo against Trump
The White House risks becoming a historical “joke,” Beijing warns.
King Charles drawn into Prince Andrew spy scandal
Testimony in Chinese espionage case raises fresh questions for Buckingham Palace.
World trade war escalates as China strikes all US imports with 34 percent tariff
Beijing’s counterattack against Donald Trump comes after Wednesday’s wide-ranging measures.
China reportedly mulling participation in Ukraine peacekeeping mission
Beijing’s inclusion in the mission “could potentially increase Russia’s acceptance of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine,” EU diplomats tell Welt.
EU rifts open even before Trump trade war gets rolling
An early show of European unity is being tested as capitals seek cover from U.S. president’s tariff onslaught.
China says it backs new US and Russian ‘consensus’ on Ukraine war
Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg.
Keir Starmer plots visit to China. He just needs a policy first
Trip would be first by a UK prime minister in more than seven years — but there is still a live debate about the Labour government’s “audit” into its China policy.
Trump in ‘no rush’ to talk to Chinese leader
“We’ll speak to him at the appropriate time. I’m in no rush,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
China hits back at Trump’s tariffs and complains to the WTO
Chinese measures won’t take effect until Feb. 10, leaving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping time to defuse their growing trade war.
Putin talks could see ‘significant’ Ukraine result, Trump says
U.S. president refuses to comment on whether he has already spoken with the Russian leader on ending the war.
Trump vs. Xi: Who Will Win the Trade War?
Donald Trump launched a two-year trade war against China during his first term in the White House, and he’s poised to do it again. Even before being …
Trump promised some tariffs immediately. They’re not here — yet.
The president likely hasn’t made up his mind on which tariffs to enact.
Xi and Putin vow to deepen ties as Trump’s return sparks anxiety
“I am ready, together with you, to elevate Chinese-Russian relations to a new level, to counter external uncertainties,” Chinese leader tells Russian president.
Global leaders join the show as Trump promises US domination
Historians say this is the first time foreign heads of state or government attended a US presidential swearing-in ceremony.
Trump pushes Europe into lose-lose choice between US and China
As they head to the Swiss Alps for this year’s World Economic Forum, EU leaders are anxious over Trump’s trade saber-rattling and their China-reliant economies.
Italy’s Meloni to attend Trump inauguration
The Italian prime minister’s office confirmed she will head to Washington for Monday’s ceremony.
Lithuania hopes to woo Trump with its anti-China stance
The country aims to curry favor and keep the U.S. president committed to transatlantic defense by being the first to catch the mood in Washington.