China’s ruling Communist Party enshrines President Xi Jinping’s political thought into its constitution, putting him in the same company as the founder of modern China, Mao Zedong. Samantha Vadas reports. Continue reading
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China’s new ‘Silk Road’: big plan, big challenges?
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges backing for his new Silk Road Initiative while addressing world leaders at a summit in Beijing, stressing the importance of rejecting protectionism in seeking global economic growth. As David Pollard reports, China has pledged $124 billion to make the plan a reality. Continue reading
G20 summit kicks off in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping says that risks are accumulating in the global economy from high leverage as G20 summit kicks off in Hangzhou. Continue reading
Africa cheers $60 bln Chinese windfall
Chinese President Xi Jinping told African leaders his country would pump $60 billion into development projects, cancel some debt and boost agriculture under a three-year plan that will extend Beijing’s influence in the continent. Ivor Bennett reports. Continue reading
Pomp and pageantry welcome Xi to London
The Queen welcomes Chinese President Xi to London with a display of full British pageantry marking the official start of a four-day State visit.
China says committed to countering Internet hacking
China says it opposes Internet hacking and is committed to cracking down on such activities, ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the U.S. next week.
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