Recent news and analysis on Xi Jinping

News on Chinese President Xi Jinping covering China's domestic policies, foreign relations, trade decisions, and global influence.

• Trump pursues deeper bond with Xi despite hostile China rhetoric

  President Trump continues to seek a closer personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, planning a state visit to Washington despite alleging China stole US election data. Trump has no plans to sanction or punish China over election interference, underscoring his preference for engagement over confrontation.

• Xi urges Thailand, Cambodia to settle border dispute

  Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their long-running border conflict and offered China's constructive role. He delivered a similar message to Cambodian PM Hun Manet, supporting a negotiated solution. The dispute escalated into deadly fighting in 2025, with over 100 deaths.