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TopicXi Jingping

Topic: Xi Jingping

Chinese Communist Party elite body replaces 11 members at key meeting, highest since 2017

Beijing: The elite Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party replaced 11 members at a key meeting, Xinhua reported on Thursday, its highest personnel...

Beijing’s dual strategy. Xi courts Modi but also expands grip on subcontinent

China has succeeded not only in bringing India's neighbours together but also in positioning itself as the indispensable convener.

Peace at border an insurance policy for bilateral ties, India tells China

PM held a 45-odd minute bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday. It was the first bilateral meeting in China for the Indian leader since 2018.

Trump & China’s Xi to speak on tariffs this week: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Leavitt is the third Trump aide to forecast an imminent call between the two leaders to iron out differences on last month’s tariff agreement in Geneva, among larger trade issues.

Top Chinese economist who ‘criticised Xi’ is latest in long list of disappearances

Zhu Hengpeng is most high-profile case after then foreign minister Qin Gang & defence minister Li Shangfu disappeared from public view before being relieved from roles last year.

China tightens ideological grip with new textbooks teaching Xi’s doctrine, wars with India & Vietnam

With more focus on traditional culture & national security, new textbooks will be rolled out next week and by 2026 will be taught to all grades in primary classes and junior high.

Why China accessing East Sea through Russia-North Korea border river can ring alarm bells

Beijing's relentless pressure on allies to allow it to navigate Tumen & access Rajin port seems to have finally worked. But, river deal comes with its share of geopolitical tension.

India must sharpen its balancing act. Russia’s ‘no limits’ friendship with China changes things

Putin's visit to China underscores the shifting dynamics of the international order.

India can’t ignore Russia-China bonhomie. Pursue CNP with a grand strategy

Chinese President Xi Jinping is the only leader Putin has met more than 40 times in the last decade. On average, it means more than four times a year.

Instant Analysis: Putin’s China visit, significance of Beijing-Moscow ties & concerns for India

Instant Analysis is a short and snappy take on unfolding events, with some analysis and opinion

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.