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TopicChinese President Xi Jinping

Topic: Chinese President Xi Jinping

Chinese leader Xi Jinping secures record-breaking third term as president

Nearly 3,000 members of China's parliament, the National People's Congress voted unanimously for Xi to be president, for his third five-year term, in an election with no other candidate.

Xi Jinping plans ‘peace speech’ on Ukraine invasion anniversary, says Italian foreign minister

Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani Friday, citing Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said the premier will deliver a peace speech on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

China begins ‘large-scale trial’ of genetically modified corn in 2.6 lakh hectares of land

China will likely plant less than 1% of its corn fields with genetically modified varieties this year, using fields in certain counties of Inner Mongolia, Jilin, Hebei & Yunnan provinces.

China’s national strategy aims at ‘great rejuvenation of nation’ by 2049, finds US report

China relies excessively on the PLA to fulfil its ‘global ambitions’, the report says, adding, the growing capabilities of the PLA enhances China’s capacity to ‘fight and win wars’ against a strong enemy.

Big-power rivalry overshadows Biden-Xi cooperation pledge on climate change, public health

The talks in Bali were blunt, especially over Chinese-claimed Taiwan, but the US said the leaders agreed 'to deepen constructive efforts' on climate change & global food security.

Maintain combat readiness as China’s security faces increased instability, Xi Jinping tells military

According to Xinhua news agency, Xi has ordered the PLA to devote all its energy in maintaining combat readiness to win wars & aim to become a world-class armed force by 2027.

Xi Jinping’s dream team has ‘India’ written all over it. Border specialists handpicked

Xi securing a third term was a forgone conclusion, but the 20th Party Congress is far more pivotal as his consolidation of power isn’t some speculative op-ed.

Why Sharad Pawar never loses a coin toss & the power of Xi multiplied by three

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Former Chinese president Hu looks ‘distressed’ as he is abruptly escorted out of party congress

The viral video shows Hu Jintao speaking to President Xi Jinping while leaving as others look on. No explanation has yet been given for his mysterious, seemingly forced, exit.

Xi Jinping to win third term as CCP general secretary, here’s how the CCP Congress works

The conclave of 2,300 party representatives held every five years began last Sunday at the vast Great Hall of the People on Beijing's Tiananmen Square, with most proceedings behind closed doors.

On Camera

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.