Just a couple of weeks ahead of the January 13 election in Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to prevent anyone from splitting the island from China. His comments assume significance given how Beijing has been ramping up military and political pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over Taipei.

Xi Jinping, Joe Biden vow to promote bilateral ties | WION

The recent meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of their relationship amid global challenges. Both leaders acknowledged the need for better coordination and discussed various issues, including trade, Beijing's relationship with Iran, human rights concerns, Taiwan, the South China Sea, the Israel-Hamas war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, North Korea, and economic competition.

Xi Jinping, Joe Biden agrees to resume military communication

A human rights organisation reported Tuesday that as part of President Xi Jinping's efforts to tighten regulations, China has been preventing an increasing number of people from leaving the country.

US-China tensions on the rise: China steps up use of exit bans

HSBC said Monday profits for the first half of 2020 plunged by 69 percent on year as the banking giant was hammered by the coronavirus pandemic and spiralling China-US tensions.

HSBC profits hammered by pandemic and soaring US-China tensions