Chinese President&nbsp;Xi&nbsp;Jinping&nbsp;will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5-10, his first Europe trip in five years aimed at boosting EU ties as tensions mount with the world's second-largest economy.

Bilateral relations with France have maintained sound growth momentum, and both countries have had strategic communications and practical cooperation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in discussing&nbsp;Xi's visit to France.

"It is time to push the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France to a new level and give new impetus to the healthy development of China-EU relations, to make new contributions to world peace, stability, development and progress," Lin said at a regular press conference.

"China looks forward to working with France to further enhance political mutual trust, solidarity and cooperation."

Tit-for-tat trade disputes with the EU have soured relations as Paris backed a European Commission anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicle imports.

China then launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy, a move seen to be targeting France.

During his trip,&nbsp;Xi&nbsp;will also hold talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to exchange views on bilateral relations and discuss upgrading the China-Serbia relationship, Lin said.

Xi&nbsp;will also visit Hungary, a country Lin called an "important cooperation partner for China in promoting the Belt and Road initiative, and China and Central and Eastern European countries' cooperation."

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5-10, his first Europe trip in five years aimed at boosting EU ties as tensions mount with the world's second-largest economy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5-10, his first Europe trip in five years aimed at boosting EU ties as tensions mount with the world's second-largest economy. Bilateral relations with France have maintained sound growth momentum, and both countries have had strategic communications and practical cooperation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in discussing Xi's visit to France. "It is time to push the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France to a new level and give new impetus to the healthy development of China-EU relations, to make new contributions to world peace, stability, development and progress," Lin said at a regular press conference. "China looks forward to working with France to further enhance political mutual trust, solidarity and cooperation." Tit-for-tat trade disputes with the EU have soured relations as Paris backed a European Commission anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicle imports. China then launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy, a move seen to be targeting France. During his trip, Xi will also hold talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to exchange views on bilateral relations and discuss upgrading the China-Serbia relationship, Lin said. Xi will also visit Hungary, a country Lin called an "important cooperation partner for China in promoting the Belt and Road initiative, and China and Central and Eastern European countries' cooperation."

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, aims to boost EU ties

Chinese president Xi Jinping is set to embark on a tour of Europe. He will be visiting several countries on his first trip to the continent since the covid pandemic. As China looks for greater trade and strategic ties with the region. During the reported tour the Chinese leader will make stops in Hungary, Siberia and France. Watch in for more details!

China President Xi Jinping to visit France, Serbia & Hungary

Ever since Mohamed Muizzu became the President of Maldives, Maldives has garnered attention from all across the world. This is mainly because of the row with India and Muizzu's growing closeness with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. And now with Muizzu sweeping parliamentary elections, Male will move closer to Beijing. At the same time, seeing the geographical importance of the island, The U.S., too, is bolstering ties with Maldives. What role can the Maldives play in Indo-Pacific security? Let's deep dive

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Chinese president XI Jinping is set to embark on a tour of Europe. He will be visiting several countries on his first trip to the continent since the covid pandemic. As China looks for greater trade and strategic ties with the region. During the reported tour the Chinese leader will make stops in Hungary, Siberia and France. Watch in for more details!

Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe after covid pandemic outbreak

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The top diplomats of the US and China held tough talks in Beijing as the rival superpowers sought to clarify their growing differences on an array of bilateral and global issues. Watch in for more details!

Antony Blinken in China: Chinese FM urges US not to suppress China's development

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China. Watch in for more details!

Antony Blinken meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss bilateral and global issues

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In what is being termed as the biggest shakeup of China's military in over a decade Chinese president Xi Jinping has ordered a major overhaul of the PLA with extensive Focus now to strengthen China's cyber warfare capabilities. Watch in for more details!

China: Xi Jinping decrees expansion of cyberwarfare capabilities

German Chancellor Scholz arrived in Beijing on April 13, 2024, and is expected to meet with Xi on April 16. Watch to know more.

German chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Beijing, set to meet Xi Jinping and Li Qiang

Will India-China ties see a thaw soon? After PM Modi described ties with Beijing as "important" and "significant", China has reponded saying that stable ties serve both the neighbours. India maintains that there cannot be any restoration of normalcy as long as border tensions persist.

Gravitas: PM Modi calls India-China ties 'Important', Beijing says 'stable ties serve both'

China has reacted to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the ongoing border row between Beijing and New Delhi. According to a report by the news agency PTI on Thursday (Apr 11), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing that Beijing noted the remarks by Modi.

China has reacted to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the ongoing border row between Beijing and New Delhi. According to a report by the news agency PTI on Thursday (Apr 11), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing that Beijing noted the remarks by Modi. "We believe that sound and stable China, India relations serve the common interests of both sides and are conclusive to peace and development of the region and beyond," Mao said. On being asked about the ongoing India-China border dispute, Mao said the matter did not represent the entirety of India-China relations, adding, that it should be placed appropriately in bilateral relations and managed properly. 'Hope India will work in same direction as China' Mao pointed out that Beijing and New Delhi were in close communication through diplomatic and military channels. Also read | Stable, peaceful ties between India and China are important: PM Modi "We hope India will work in the same direction as China, handle the bilateral relations from the strategic heights and long-term perspective, enhance mutual trust, stick to dialogue and cooperation, handle differences properly, and put the bilateral relations forward on sound and stable track," the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told reporters. Relations between India and China have been frozen, except for trade ties, since the Ladakh border standoff erupted in early May 2020, after a violent clash in the Pangong Tso (lake) area. Till now, both countries have held 21 rounds of corps commander-level talks to resolve the standoff. What did PM Modi say? In an interview with Newsweek magazine, Indian Prime Minister Modi said that for India, the relationship with China is significant. "It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us. Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world," Modi said. Also watch | India-China need to urgently address border issues, says PM Modi × "I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity in our borders," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Sound and stable relations...': China reacts to Indian PM Modi's border row remarks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday (Apr 10) held talks with the pro-China former president of Taiwan in Beijing. The meeting comes ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new leader in the island state. Ma Ying-jeou, who remained president of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016, is on an 11-day tour across China. The meeting is highly significant as it’s the first time that a former president of Taiwan, which China sees as its own territory, has been hosted by China’s top leader. Previously, the two leaders met in Singapore in 2015.

<h2>Xi opposes ‘Taiwan’s independence’</h2>

In his remarks during the meeting, Xi Jinping praised Ma for opposing ‘Taiwan’s independence’ and promoting “cross-strait exchanges and agreeing that both sides of the strait belong to one China.”

“Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are all Chinese people. There is no grudge that cannot be resolved, no issue that cannot be discussed and no force that can separate us,” Xi said. “External interference cannot stop the historic trend of the reunion of the family and the country,” he added.

In response, Ma agreed that both people belonged to the Chinese nation, despite the other side of the strait developing under different conditions.

“If a war breaks out between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, it will be an unbearable burden for the Chinese nation,” Ma said. “I sincerely hope that both sides respect the values and way of life treasured by the people and maintain peace across the strait,” the ex-Taiwan leader added.

<h2>Anti-China sentiments in Taiwan</h2>

Even as Xi Jinping doubles down on the idea of reunification with Taiwan, anti-China sentiments in the island state have risen significantly.

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Beijing’s threatening posture has turned more and more Taiwanese away and reinforced their belief in the democratic lifestyle.

Meanwhile, the Ma-Jinping summit in Beijing comes at a time when Washington DC is set to host leaders from Japan and the Philippines. Both nations have grown concerned about China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea.

(With inputs from agencies)

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday (Apr 10) held talks with the pro-China former president of Taiwan in Beijing. The meeting comes ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new leader in the island state.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday (Apr 10) held talks with the pro-China former president of Taiwan in Beijing. The meeting comes ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new leader in the island state. Ma Ying-jeou, who remained president of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016, is on an 11-day tour across China. The meeting is highly significant as it’s the first time that a former president of Taiwan, which China sees as its own territory, has been hosted by China’s top leader. Previously, the two leaders met in Singapore in 2015. Xi opposes ‘Taiwan’s independence’ In his remarks during the meeting, Xi Jinping praised Ma for opposing ‘Taiwan’s independence’ and promoting “cross-strait exchanges and agreeing that both sides of the strait belong to one China.” “Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are all Chinese people. There is no grudge that cannot be resolved, no issue that cannot be discussed and no force that can separate us,” Xi said. “External interference cannot stop the historic trend of the reunion of the family and the country,” he added. In response, Ma agreed that both people belonged to the Chinese nation, despite the other side of the strait developing under different conditions. “If a war breaks out between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, it will be an unbearable burden for the Chinese nation,” Ma said. “I sincerely hope that both sides respect the values and way of life treasured by the people and maintain peace across the strait,” the ex-Taiwan leader added. Anti-China sentiments in Taiwan Even as Xi Jinping doubles down on the idea of reunification with Taiwan, anti-China sentiments in the island state have risen significantly. Also read: Stable, peaceful ties between India and China are important: PM Modi Beijing’s threatening posture has turned more and more Taiwanese away and reinforced their belief in the democratic lifestyle. Meanwhile, the Ma-Jinping summit in Beijing comes at a time when Washington DC is set to host leaders from Japan and the Philippines. Both nations have grown concerned about China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea. (With inputs from agencies)

‘No force can separate us’: China’s Xi Jinping holds meeting with pro-Beijing ex-president of Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing in a bid to promote unification between the sides that separated amid civil war in 1949. Watch in for more details!

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-Jeou in Beijing

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday (April 11) said that Taiwan and China can peacefully resolve their differences following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday (April 11) said that Taiwan and China can peacefully resolve their differences following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. It was the second time both the leaders crossed paths after the 2015 summit in Singapore when Ma was Taiwan's President. The 2015 summit marked the first time Chinese and Taiwanese leaders had met since the end of the civil war in 1949. The Republic of China government lost that civil war to Mao Zedong’s communists and fled to Taiwan. Also read: ‘No force can separate us’: China’s Xi Jinping holds meeting with pro-Beijing ex-president of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou said he hoped young Taiwanese could put aside ideology and realize the historical and cultural links between Taiwan and China. China has always claimed Taiwan as its territory and has been asserting these claims by putting political pressure on democratically-governed Taiwan. Ma said that the youth on either side of the strait were “descendants of the Yan and Yellow Emperors.” In addition, Ma stated that all people on either side of the strait are members of "the Republic of China," although he later corrected himself to say “the Chinese people,” referring to those who are Chinese ethnically or culturally. An identical blunder was made by Ma during his meeting with Xi, as seen in footage shown by Taiwanese media stations. China's government, formerly known as the People's Republic of China, does not recognise the Republic of China, Taiwan's official name, making Xi's attendance during the slip-up extremely contentious. Ma did not respond when asked if the language was deliberate.

Former Taiwan president says Taiwan, China can peacefully resolve differences

China's Xi Jinping hosts former Taiwan president Ma Ying-Jeou in Beijing

Hours after Chinese leader Xi Jinping met top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, China on Wednesday (April 10) vowed that it would not accept "criticism or pressure" over its ties with Russia.&nbsp;

Washington had warned that it would hold Beijing responsible if Moscow made gains in Ukraine.

"China and Russia have the right to engage in normal economic and trade cooperation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, adding: "This kind of cooperation should not be interfered with... China also does not accept criticism or pressure".

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Lavrov is on a two-day visit to China. This is his first high-accord visit abroad after Russian President Vladimir Putin was elected Russian president for an unprecedented fifth term last month.&nbsp;

Lavrov also met with Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi earlier on Tuesday (April 9).

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Russian President Putin, shortly after winning the elections, suggested that he was considering China for his first visit overseas, in another sign of deepening Moscow-Beijing ties.&nbsp;

Putin has deployed Russian ties with China to partly escape the crippling nature of Western economic sanctions imposed on Russia after Moscow launched a military offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.

The Kremlin on Tuesday (April 9)&nbsp;confirmed that such a visit was "in the works", saying Lavrov's trip could be viewed as "preparations for upcoming interaction at the highest level", state-run news agency Tass reported.&nbsp;

During his meeting with Lavrov, Xi pledged to strengthen communication with Russia and said Beijing supports Moscow in "maintaining social security and stability", according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.&nbsp;

Lavrov said "consolidating and enhancing" relations with China was the "priority of Russia’s foreign policy", according to Chinese state media.

Putin last visited Beijing in October 2023, for the Belt and Road Forum.&nbsp;

Xi made a state visit to Moscow in March 2023 after entering his third term as Chinese president.

Xi and Putin have a history of bonhomie that has escaped the pleasant pretence of diplomatic warmth. Xi once called Putin his most "intimate friend". On Xi Jinping's birthday in 2019, Putin gifted his Chinese counterpart a box of ice cream, in a show of bonhomie not much seen among global strongmen leaders.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hours after Chinese leader Xi Jinping met top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, China on Wednesday (April 10) vowed that it would not accept "criticism or pressure" over its ties with Russia.

Hours after Chinese leader Xi Jinping met top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, China on Wednesday (April 10) vowed that it would not accept "criticism or pressure" over its ties with Russia. Washington had warned that it would hold Beijing responsible if Moscow made gains in Ukraine. "China and Russia have the right to engage in normal economic and trade cooperation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, adding: "This kind of cooperation should not be interfered with... China also does not accept criticism or pressure". Also watch | Gravitas | Xi-Putin Bonhomie at Risk as China Continues Sneak Invasion of Russia × Lavrov is on a two-day visit to China. This is his first high-accord visit abroad after Russian President Vladimir Putin was elected Russian president for an unprecedented fifth term last month. Lavrov also met with Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi earlier on Tuesday (April 9). Also read | Vladimir Putin: From Soviet fight-picking child to Russia's reigning president Russian President Putin, shortly after winning the elections, suggested that he was considering China for his first visit overseas, in another sign of deepening Moscow-Beijing ties. Putin has deployed Russian ties with China to partly escape the crippling nature of Western economic sanctions imposed on Russia after Moscow launched a military offensive on Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin on Tuesday (April 9) confirmed that such a visit was "in the works", saying Lavrov's trip could be viewed as "preparations for upcoming interaction at the highest level", state-run news agency Tass reported. During his meeting with Lavrov, Xi pledged to strengthen communication with Russia and said Beijing supports Moscow in "maintaining social security and stability", according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Lavrov said "consolidating and enhancing" relations with China was the "priority of Russia’s foreign policy", according to Chinese state media. Putin last visited Beijing in October 2023, for the Belt and Road Forum. Xi made a state visit to Moscow in March 2023 after entering his third term as Chinese president. Xi and Putin have a history of bonhomie that has escaped the pleasant pretence of diplomatic warmth. Xi once called Putin his most "intimate friend". On Xi Jinping's birthday in 2019, Putin gifted his Chinese counterpart a box of ice cream, in a show of bonhomie not much seen among global strongmen leaders. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin to visit Beijing soon? Lavrov's China visit lays groundwork as the two countries defy West

92% of Japanese population considers China a threat to their national security. A majority of the population also supports an increased spending on defence. How will this deteriorating opinion of China impact the fast-changing geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific?

Gravitas: 92% of Japanese consider Xi Jinping's China a threat, here's why

In another show of China's plummeting ties with its neighbours, protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese top leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday (April 9) to condemn Beijing's maritime aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea which China has managed to popularise as South China Sea.&nbsp;

The protestors marched towards China's consulate in the Filipino capital Manila as they chanted "China leave". Others called out Beijing for its "aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.&nbsp;

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China's maritime belligerence in the region has increased in recent past. Last month, a Chinese vessel used water cannon to disrupt a Filipino supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the Philippines' Second Thomas Shoal which Beijing claims as its own.&nbsp;

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"Our message is addressed to the Chinese government: move out of the West Philippine Sea, dismantle its illegal structures ... recognise the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling, and stop the harassment of Filipino fisher folk and ... Philippine supply missions," said Mong Palatino, one of the protest leaders, news agency Reuters reported.

Beijing claims West Philippine Sea, which is more than 1,000 km away from the Chinese mainland, almost in its absolute entirety. A series of Chinese coastguard vessels surveil the region with Philippines' guarding its sovereign waters.&nbsp;

A 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration found Beijing's claim to almost all of West Philippine Sea as groundless. The court &nbsp;in The Hague pointed out that China's sweeping claims over waters also claimed by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam have no legal basis.

But China does not accept the ruling.&nbsp;

China has also constructed artificial islands in the region. It has further fortified them to lay maritime claims in the region.

(With inputs from agencies)

In another show of China's plummeting ties with its neighbours, protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese top leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday (April 9) to condemn Beijing's maritime aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea which China has managed to popularise as South China Sea.

In another show of China's plummeting ties with its neighbours, protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese top leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday (April 9) to condemn Beijing's maritime aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea which China has managed to popularise as South China Sea. The protestors marched towards China's consulate in the Filipino capital Manila as they chanted "China leave". Others called out Beijing for its "aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea. Also watch | The Philippines becomes Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy × China's maritime belligerence in the region has increased in recent past. Last month, a Chinese vessel used water cannon to disrupt a Filipino supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the Philippines' Second Thomas Shoal which Beijing claims as its own. Also read | Video: Chinese action causes near-collision of Philippine civilian vessel in South China Sea "Our message is addressed to the Chinese government: move out of the West Philippine Sea, dismantle its illegal structures ... recognise the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling, and stop the harassment of Filipino fisher folk and ... Philippine supply missions," said Mong Palatino, one of the protest leaders, news agency Reuters reported. Beijing claims West Philippine Sea, which is more than 1,000 km away from the Chinese mainland, almost in its absolute entirety. A series of Chinese coastguard vessels surveil the region with Philippines' guarding its sovereign waters. A 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration found Beijing's claim to almost all of West Philippine Sea as groundless. The court in The Hague pointed out that China's sweeping claims over waters also claimed by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam have no legal basis. But China does not accept the ruling. China has also constructed artificial islands in the region. It has further fortified them to lay maritime claims in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

'China leave': Xi Jinping's effigy trampled upon outside Chinese consulate in Manila

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Apr 2) spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping amid tensions simmering across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, with Washington hoping to keep it from escalating especially ahead of Taiwan's presidential inauguration in May.&nbsp;

They discussed Russia's war with Ukraine, the issues of cyberattacks&nbsp; and election interference, artificial intelligence, climate issues and efforts to counter illicit narcotics traffic, said media reports. 
 
The White House said the discussions were&nbsp;"candid and constructive," and touched on a host of bilateral, regional and global issues. "Mr. Biden and Xi welcomed ongoing efforts to maintain open channels of communication and responsibly manage the relationship through high-level diplomacy and working-level consultations in the weeks and months ahead," said the White House.&nbsp;

Biden highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the rule of law. He mentioned the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.&nbsp;

The two leaders have not spoken on the phone since July 2022 and&nbsp;it was their first direct conversation since meeting in November. Biden and Xi have praised channels of communication and responsibly manage the relationship through high-level diplomacy between both nations.&nbsp;

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The two leaders met in Woodside, California in November 2023. Post-meeting comments by Biden became quite controversial as he told reporters that he had not changed his view that Xi is a dictator. The remarks made China angry.&nbsp;

The official release by the White House mentioned that both leaders held a candid and constructive discussion on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. they talked about areas of cooperation and areas of difference.&nbsp;

A senior administration official, who wished not to be named, was quoted as saying by the news agency Reuters that Biden was expected to reaffirm the US support for Beijing's "One China policy".&nbsp;

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As per the release, Biden raised concerns over China's support for the Russian defence industrial base and its impact on European and transatlantic security. He also noted America's commitment to the "complete denuclearisation" of the Korean Peninsula.&nbsp;

Besides global conflicts, Biden also raised concerns about China's "unfair trade policies" and "non-market economic practices". Washington has often said that such policies harm the US workers and families.&nbsp;

Biden told Xi that the US will continue to take "necessary actions" to prevent advanced US technologies from being used to undermine national security, without unduly limiting trade and investment.&nbsp; 
 
The call assumes importance as senior U.S. officials are scheduled to travel to China. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to depart on Wednesday for a six-day trip to China.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Apr 2) spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping amid tensions simmering across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, with Washington hoping to keep it from escalating especially ahead of Taiwan's presidential inauguration in May.

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Apr 2) spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping amid tensions simmering across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, with Washington hoping to keep it from escalating especially ahead of Taiwan's presidential inauguration in May. They discussed Russia's war with Ukraine, the issues of cyberattacks and election interference, artificial intelligence, climate issues and efforts to counter illicit narcotics traffic, said media reports. The White House said the discussions were "candid and constructive," and touched on a host of bilateral, regional and global issues. "Mr. Biden and Xi welcomed ongoing efforts to maintain open channels of communication and responsibly manage the relationship through high-level diplomacy and working-level consultations in the weeks and months ahead," said the White House. Biden highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the rule of law. He mentioned the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. The two leaders have not spoken on the phone since July 2022 and it was their first direct conversation since meeting in November. Biden and Xi have praised channels of communication and responsibly manage the relationship through high-level diplomacy between both nations. Also read: White House hits out at Republicans for criticising Biden's transgender proclamation on Easter The two leaders met in Woodside, California in November 2023. Post-meeting comments by Biden became quite controversial as he told reporters that he had not changed his view that Xi is a dictator. The remarks made China angry. The official release by the White House mentioned that both leaders held a candid and constructive discussion on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. they talked about areas of cooperation and areas of difference. A senior administration official, who wished not to be named, was quoted as saying by the news agency Reuters that Biden was expected to reaffirm the US support for Beijing's "One China policy". Also read: Joe Biden's son Hunter to stand trial in tax offence case ahead of US elections Watch: Biden's approval ratings dip, two-third citizens not content with handling of border crisis × As per the release, Biden raised concerns over China's support for the Russian defence industrial base and its impact on European and transatlantic security. He also noted America's commitment to the "complete denuclearisation" of the Korean Peninsula. Besides global conflicts, Biden also raised concerns about China's "unfair trade policies" and "non-market economic practices". Washington has often said that such policies harm the US workers and families. Biden told Xi that the US will continue to take "necessary actions" to prevent advanced US technologies from being used to undermine national security, without unduly limiting trade and investment. The call assumes importance as senior U.S. officials are scheduled to travel to China. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to depart on Wednesday for a six-day trip to China. (With inputs from agencies)

Joe Biden speaks to Xi Jinping on phone, talks about global crises, AI, and climate issues

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Biden and Xi Jinping hold phone call: Bilateral issues & mutual concerns discussed

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto in Beijing. The leaders agreed to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies and further enhance ties. Watch in for more details!

Xi Jinping meets with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto in Beijing

Is China trying to provoke a verbal conflict with India in the middle of elections? How else can you explain China's actions? Why is China repeating its claims on India's Arunachal Pradesh? Why is Beijing attempting to rename lakes, mountains and districts that do not even belong to China? If not a provocation, what is it?

Gravitas | Xi Jinping's China provoking a verbal conflict with India?

Over the weekend Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena wrapped up his official visit to China. It was the first trip by a top Lankan leader to Beijing after Colombo put a moratorium on recovering visits by Chinese research ships. Watch to know more.

Sri Lankan PM meets Xi Jinping & Chinese Premiere

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Rutte is on a two-day state visit to Beijing.

Dutch PM Rutte meets Xi Jinping, claims of cyber espionage

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of US businesses as Beijing seeks to woo foreign investment and reassure American firms in the face of a slowing economy. Watch in for more details!

China's president Xi Jinping meets US business giants

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