China, Xi Jinping

China's Xi Jinping said to silence economist for doubting GDP data
China's President Xi Jinping has silenced prominent economist Gao Shanwen after he raised doubts about the reliability of official GDP data and Beijing’s ability to help bolster economic growth, The Wall Street Journal reported,
China’s Economy Took Center Stage in Xi’s New Year Address – as a Positive
The mainstay of Xi’s address concerned the economic success of China. He stressed that the Chinese economy is thriving, and explained that China’s total GDP is soon expected to surpass 130 trillion yuan ($17.7 trillion). This equates to a 4.9 percent increase in GDP over the course of the last 12 months.
China’s Xi Jinping Nods to ‘External Uncertainties’ in New Year’s Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.
Xi Says China’s 2024 GDP Growth Set to Hit Target of Around 5%
China’s economic growth is expected to be around 5% for the full year of 2024, according to President Xi Jinping, signaling the world’s second-largest economy is on track to meet its official target.
China Silences Top Economist Over Unflattering Analysis
The analysis reportedly angered President Xi Jinping, who has pledged more proactive measures to stir China's stagnant economy.
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.
China's Xi Promises New Wave of Corruption Crackdown Amid Record Purges
Observers have suggested that Xi has used an anti-corruption crackdown to eliminate rivals and entrench himself at the center ...
Trump says he and China's Xi have been talking through aides
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have been speaking through ...
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The Electric: China Wants to Block the West From Catching Up in Batteries
Less than two weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the U.S. and China have escalated their ...
China, Congo draw up a road map for Xi Jinping’s US$50 billion Africa investment pledge
Foreign Minister Wang Yi sas China ‘will help Africa to develop and revitalise itself and move towards modernisation’.
China's Xi cites corruption as 'biggest threat' to ruling Communist party
Corruption is the biggest threat to China's Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said on Monday, in a clear warning that the ...
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China’s Xi vows to stop mass killings known as ‘revenge on society crimes’
China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again.
China confirms Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have been in touch since US election
China has confirmed for the first time that President Xi Jinping has been communicating with US president-elect Donald Trump in the lead-up to this month's inauguration. The news came a day after ...
China attaches importance to Trump's remarks on talks with Xi
China attaches "great importance" to the remarks of Donald Trump, the foreign ministry said in response to comments on Monday ...
China’s Clash With FX Speculators Might Surprise George Soros
In August of that chaotic year for Asia’s biggest economy, President Xi Jinping’s team announced a nearly 3% downshift in the ...