US President Joe Biden held a virtual meeting with Xi Jinping. In this meeting, both the countries discussed common issues, strategic issues including mutual relations. Taiwan and human rights violations were Biden's top focus. During this meeting, Chinese President Xi said that America and China should respect each other.

Joe Biden raises concerns of human right abuses

<p>A day ahead of the online meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, China has warned the United States against interfering in the matters related to “Taiwan’s independence”.</p>

<p>Biden and Xi will be meeting virtually on Tuesday morning (Beijing time) —Monday evening in Washington—for the first time since Biden became the president. The meeting comes in the backdrop of rising tensions over Taiwan, trade, human rights and other issues.</p>

<p>In a phone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss preparations for the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned of the dangers of US actions that might seem supportive of “Taiwan independence”.</p>

<p>“Any connivance of and support for the ‘Taiwan independence’ forces undermines peace across the Taiwan Strait and would only boomerang in the end,” Wang told Blinken, according to a readout of the call released by China on Saturday.</p>

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<p>that “any connivance of and support for the Taiwan independence forces undermines peace across the Taiwan Strait and would only boomerang in the end.”</p>

<p>An editorial in the English language China Daily on Monday said that it was likely that Xi would impress upon Biden that Beijing is resolved to “realise national reunification in the foreseeable future no matter the cost”.</p>

<p>“The Taiwan question is the ultimate red line of China”, wrote a Monday editorial by Global Times, a tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily.</p>

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<p>“In order to reduce the risk of a strategic collision between China and the U.S., the latter must take a step back from the Taiwan question and show its restraint,” it wrote.</p>

<p>Chinese State media outlets are briefed by authorities on important issues such as China-US relations and have been accurate in reflecting the priorities of Chinese leaders.</p>

<p>Washington has repeatedly signalled its support for Taiwan. On October 28, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed that the American troops are stationed in the island nation and are imparting training on the Taipei military troops.</p>

<p>Speaking with CNN on Tuesday, Tsai said the threat from Beijing is growing “every day”, while expressing confidence that US will defend the island against the Chinese attack.</p>

<p>Last week, Xi had warned against the return of Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, while referring to US’ involvement in Taiwanese’s affairs.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A day ahead of the online meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, China has warned the United States against interfering in the matters related to “Taiwan’s independence”.

A day ahead of the online meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, China has warned the United States against interfering in the matters related to “Taiwan’s independence”. Biden and Xi will be meeting virtually on Tuesday morning (Beijing time) —Monday evening in Washington—for the first time since Biden became the president. The meeting comes in the backdrop of rising tensions over Taiwan, trade, human rights and other issues. In a phone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss preparations for the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned of the dangers of US actions that might seem supportive of “Taiwan independence”. “Any connivance of and support for the ‘Taiwan independence’ forces undermines peace across the Taiwan Strait and would only boomerang in the end,” Wang told Blinken, according to a readout of the call released by China on Saturday. Also read | President Biden, Chinese President Xi plan to hold virtual summit: White House that “any connivance of and support for the Taiwan independence forces undermines peace across the Taiwan Strait and would only boomerang in the end.” An editorial in the English language China Daily on Monday said that it was likely that Xi would impress upon Biden that Beijing is resolved to “realise national reunification in the foreseeable future no matter the cost”. “The Taiwan question is the ultimate red line of China”, wrote a Monday editorial by Global Times, a tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily. Also read | Biden says Xi Jinping did not turn down meeting offer “In order to reduce the risk of a strategic collision between China and the U.S., the latter must take a step back from the Taiwan question and show its restraint,” it wrote. Chinese State media outlets are briefed by authorities on important issues such as China-US relations and have been accurate in reflecting the priorities of Chinese leaders. Washington has repeatedly signalled its support for Taiwan. On October 28, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed that the American troops are stationed in the island nation and are imparting training on the Taipei military troops. Speaking with CNN on Tuesday, Tsai said the threat from Beijing is growing “every day”, while expressing confidence that US will defend the island against the Chinese attack. Last week, Xi had warned against the return of Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, while referring to US’ involvement in Taiwanese’s affairs. (With inputs from agencies)

Ahead of Biden & Xi’s virtual meeting, China warns US to back off on Taiwan support

President of the United States Joe Biden is all set for a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan is expected to feature prominently in the talks. China plans to build pressure on the US to 'step back' on the Taiwan issue. Will Biden concede?

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Presidents of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to meet virtually. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

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Amid heightened tensions, leaders of the world's two largest economies, Xi Jinping and US president Joe Biden are set to meet virtually. The most anticipated meet is expected to be one of the most extensive ones under the Biden administration.

What to expect from Joe Biden- Xi Jinping's virtual summit?

Ahead of the much-awaited Biden-Xi meet the United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan. The U.S. State department in a statement said that secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with foreign minister Wang Yi, and "Expressed concern regarding china's continued military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan".

United States warns China over its pressure on Taiwan

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<p class="MsoNormal">China’s ruling Communist Party has approved a resolution which has increased the President Xi Jinping’s status. This resolution was a conclusion of sixth plenary session of the party's 19th Central Committee.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The resolution was passed after four-days long closed-door meetings of nearly 300 top leaders of the Central Committee. This has helped Xi Jinping achieve a status in the history of Chinese politics. He has now been put on the same pedestal as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping — leaders who had such resolutions in 1945 and 1981 respectively.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>This decision was taken by nearly&nbsp;197 members and 151 alternate members of the Central Committee, with the Political Bureau of the Central Committee presiding over the meeting.</o:p></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Xi Jinping has been appreciated and labelled as the "main innovator" of the "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era". The name is being hoped to be shortened to the "Xi Jinping Thought" by the authorities in the second half of 2022.</div>

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<p>He has also been appreciated with keeping in mind the&nbsp;Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development. He has been appreciated for bringing out new and original ideas, strategies and thoughts on some of the pressing questions of today's world.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It was also stated that under XI Jinping's guidance, the country has achieved great historical initiative, tremendous political courage, and a powerful sense of mission. This comes in addition to introducing an array of major policies, principles, initiatives and overcoming several risks and challenges.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Xi Jinping has also been appreciated by the Party for completing things on agenda which had been there for long but had not been solved yet and for actually completing things that were being hoped but never being done.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Some experts also believe that this will help cement Xi Jinping’s third term as a party leader as the party members also believe that they need to "resolutely uphold Comrade Xi Jinping's core position" in the party.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Given the party's emphasis on discipline and loyalty, the consequences of not supporting the resolution for any party member would be disastrous," Yang Chaohui, a lecturer of political science at Peking University, told Reuters.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>"The Party Central Committee called on the entire party, the entire army and people of all ethnic groups to unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, to fully implement Xi Jinping’s new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics," the document read.</p>

<p>However, some experts also worry that the Communist Party of China is following a 'cult-like' thought process with the new resolution revolving solely around Xi Jinping.</p>

<p>Xi is known to be one of the most famous leaders in the country since Mao&nbsp;Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao, who ruled the party till his death in 1976.</p>


China’s ruling Communist Party has approved a resolution which has increased the President Xi Jinping’s status. This resolution was a conclusion of sixth plenary session of the party's 19th Central Committee.

China’s ruling Communist Party has approved a resolution which has increased the President Xi Jinping’s status. This resolution was a conclusion of sixth plenary session of the party's 19th Central Committee. The resolution was passed after four-days long closed-door meetings of nearly 300 top leaders of the Central Committee. This has helped Xi Jinping achieve a status in the history of Chinese politics. He has now been put on the same pedestal as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping — leaders who had such resolutions in 1945 and 1981 respectively. This decision was taken by nearly 197 members and 151 alternate members of the Central Committee, with the Political Bureau of the Central Committee presiding over the meeting. WATCH | Xi Jinping has been appreciated and labelled as the "main innovator" of the "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era". The name is being hoped to be shortened to the "Xi Jinping Thought" by the authorities in the second half of 2022. He has also been appreciated with keeping in mind the Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development. He has been appreciated for bringing out new and original ideas, strategies and thoughts on some of the pressing questions of today's world. It was also stated that under XI Jinping's guidance, the country has achieved great historical initiative, tremendous political courage, and a powerful sense of mission. This comes in addition to introducing an array of major policies, principles, initiatives and overcoming several risks and challenges. Xi Jinping has also been appreciated by the Party for completing things on agenda which had been there for long but had not been solved yet and for actually completing things that were being hoped but never being done. Some experts also believe that this will help cement Xi Jinping’s third term as a party leader as the party members also believe that they need to "resolutely uphold Comrade Xi Jinping's core position" in the party. "Given the party's emphasis on discipline and loyalty, the consequences of not supporting the resolution for any party member would be disastrous," Yang Chaohui, a lecturer of political science at Peking University, told Reuters. "The Party Central Committee called on the entire party, the entire army and people of all ethnic groups to unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, to fully implement Xi Jinping’s new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics," the document read. However, some experts also worry that the Communist Party of China is following a 'cult-like' thought process with the new resolution revolving solely around Xi Jinping. Xi is known to be one of the most famous leaders in the country since Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao, who ruled the party till his death in 1976.

Xi Jinping's position cemented in history as China's Communist Party passes resolution

<p>The United States President Joe Biden might get an invite by Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, which is scheduled to take place in February next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CNBC on Thursday (November 11), citing two people familiar with the matter, reported that the Chinese President is likely to extend his personal invitation to Biden when the two leaders will meet during a virtual summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Latest media reports have stated that the much-anticipated summit is scheduled for Monday (November 15) evening. The summit will be virtual, although, there isn't any official confirmation yet regarding the date and time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The summit will&nbsp;be held amid escalated tensions related to Taiwan; and how China has been treating Muslim ethnic groups in its western Xinjiang region. Several reports have accused China of committing crimes against humanity and possibly genocide against the Uyghur population. China has consistently denied it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, a bipartisan group of US senators proposed an amendment recently to an annual defense policy bill that would prohibit the State Department from spending federal funds to "support or facilitate" the attendance of US government employees at the Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also called for a diplomatic boycott. However, there is no official statement that can provide clarity over US' stand on Beijing Winter Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apart from the calls by the human rights groups for a partial or full boycott over reported abuses, preparations for the next year's Winter Olympics Games have been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic also.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As China reported on Friday (November 12) the first COVID-19 cases among foreign athletes at preparatory events. Two lugers of the same nationality tested positive, said Huang Chun, an official of the Games organising committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Games will run from February 4 until February 20.&nbsp;</p>

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The United States President Joe Biden might get an invite by Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, which is scheduled to take place in February next year.

The United States President Joe Biden might get an invite by Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, which is scheduled to take place in February next year. CNBC on Thursday (November 11), citing two people familiar with the matter, reported that the Chinese President is likely to extend his personal invitation to Biden when the two leaders will meet during a virtual summit. Latest media reports have stated that the much-anticipated summit is scheduled for Monday (November 15) evening. The summit will be virtual, although, there isn't any official confirmation yet regarding the date and time. ALSO READ | ‘A milestone': US Army’s elite sniping school gets its first woman graduate The summit will be held amid escalated tensions related to Taiwan; and how China has been treating Muslim ethnic groups in its western Xinjiang region. Several reports have accused China of committing crimes against humanity and possibly genocide against the Uyghur population. China has consistently denied it. Also, a bipartisan group of US senators proposed an amendment recently to an annual defense policy bill that would prohibit the State Department from spending federal funds to "support or facilitate" the attendance of US government employees at the Games. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also called for a diplomatic boycott. However, there is no official statement that can provide clarity over US' stand on Beijing Winter Olympics. ALSO READ | Russia accuses US of making 'aggressive moves' in Black Sea Apart from the calls by the human rights groups for a partial or full boycott over reported abuses, preparations for the next year's Winter Olympics Games have been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic also. As China reported on Friday (November 12) the first COVID-19 cases among foreign athletes at preparatory events. Two lugers of the same nationality tested positive, said Huang Chun, an official of the Games organising committee. The Games will run from February 4 until February 20. ×

Joe Biden to attend Beijing Winter Olympics? Report says he might get a personal invitation from Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping has successfully cemented his name in Chinese history. The CCP has passed a crucial resolution by the president which puts him in power and paves the way for a legacy-defining third term.

Xi Jinping's Uncontested rule over China

<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping's authority has been amplified by a rare resolution passed by the Communist Party in its plenary session.</p>

<p>Xi, the uncontested leader of the world's most populous nation, has been heading a pivotal plenary of the ruling party's top figures since Monday in the Chinese capital.</p>

<p>The resolution on the party's "achievements and historical experiences" since its founding 100 years ago was passed at the end of a four-day, closed-door meeting of more than 300 top leaders on its Central Committee, state media reported.</p>

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<p>It puts Xi on the same pedestal as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, two previous leaders who cemented their position as pre-eminent leaders with the only other two such resolutions passed, in 1945 and 1981 respectively.</p>

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<p>The lengthy report called for upholding "the correct view of party history", said official news agency Xinhua, adding that the party has "written the most magnificent epic in the history of the Chinese nation for thousands of years".</p>

<p>"The Party Central Committee called on the entire party, the entire army and people of all ethnic groups to unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, to fully implement Xi Jinping’s new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics," the document read.</p>

<p>According to the end-of-meeting communique reported by state media, the party decided that a conclusion to draw from its century of his was that it must "resolutely uphold Comrade Xi Jinping's core position" in the party.</p>

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<p>Like all meetings of China's secretive top leadership, the four-day plenary has been held behind closed doors.</p>

<p>Commenting on the move Jude Blanchette, an expert on Chinese politics at Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the messaging around Xi from the party was assuming "cult-like features".</p>

<p>Party delegates, seated in rows facing Xi, voted the resolution by a show of hand, news footage of the meeting on state television CCTV showed.</p>

<p>Xi's tenure has been marked by a sprawling anti-corruption crackdown, repressive policies in regions like Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong, and an increasingly assertive approach to foreign relations.</p>

<p>He has also created a leadership cult that has quashed criticism, stamped out rivals and introduced his own political theory,&nbsp;dubbed "Xi Jinping Thought,"&nbsp;to school students.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's authority has been amplified by a rare resolution passed by the Communist Party in its plenary session. Xi, the uncontested leader of the world's most populous nation, has been heading a pivotal plenary of the ruling party's top figures since Monday in the Chinese capital.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's authority has been amplified by a rare resolution passed by the Communist Party in its plenary session. Xi, the uncontested leader of the world's most populous nation, has been heading a pivotal plenary of the ruling party's top figures since Monday in the Chinese capital. The resolution on the party's "achievements and historical experiences" since its founding 100 years ago was passed at the end of a four-day, closed-door meeting of more than 300 top leaders on its Central Committee, state media reported. It puts Xi on the same pedestal as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, two previous leaders who cemented their position as pre-eminent leaders with the only other two such resolutions passed, in 1945 and 1981 respectively. Also read | Asia-Pacific region should not return to Cold War tensions: Xi Jinping The lengthy report called for upholding "the correct view of party history", said official news agency Xinhua, adding that the party has "written the most magnificent epic in the history of the Chinese nation for thousands of years". "The Party Central Committee called on the entire party, the entire army and people of all ethnic groups to unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, to fully implement Xi Jinping’s new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics," the document read. According to the end-of-meeting communique reported by state media, the party decided that a conclusion to draw from its century of his was that it must "resolutely uphold Comrade Xi Jinping's core position" in the party. Also read | COP26: US and China issue joint pledge to boost climate co-operation Like all meetings of China's secretive top leadership, the four-day plenary has been held behind closed doors. Commenting on the move Jude Blanchette, an expert on Chinese politics at Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the messaging around Xi from the party was assuming "cult-like features". Party delegates, seated in rows facing Xi, voted the resolution by a show of hand, news footage of the meeting on state television CCTV showed. Xi's tenure has been marked by a sprawling anti-corruption crackdown, repressive policies in regions like Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong, and an increasingly assertive approach to foreign relations. He has also created a leadership cult that has quashed criticism, stamped out rivals and introduced his own political theory, dubbed "Xi Jinping Thought," to school students. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese President Xi Jinping's authority boosted by Communist Party's rare resolution

<p>US comedian Stephen Colbert addressed world leaders at a virtual meeting on the Asia-Pacific's future Thursday, after New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern invited him to bring some levity to an event dominated by pandemic responses and climate change.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Ardern is hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit online, and lined up leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Australia's Scott Morrison to talk to business executives.</p>

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<p>She also asked Colbert, who is a renowned Kiwi-phile and fan of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies, to inject some humour into the meeting.</p>

<p>"I'm a big fan of this beautiful country at the bottom of the Pacific," Colbert said, going on to address the online delegates in New Zealand slang accompanied by subtitles.</p>

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<p>"I was stoked (thrilled) when Jacinda, the head sheila (prime minister), called me on the blower (phone)," he said. "I thought: sweet as (great). That would be pretty choice (excellent). Then nek minnit (next minute), here I am."</p>

<p>Colbert has repeatedly referenced his affection for New Zealand on "The Late Show" and visited the country in 2019, later airing a string of stories about his travels.</p>

<p>During his visit, Colbert did carpool karaoke with Ardern, attended a barbeque with singer Lorde and interviewed Jackson.<br />
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US comedian Stephen Colbert addressed world leaders at a virtual meeting on the Asia-Pacific's future Thursday, after New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern invited him to bring some levity to an event dominated by pandemic responses and climate change.

US comedian Stephen Colbert addressed world leaders at a virtual meeting on the Asia-Pacific's future Thursday, after New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern invited him to bring some levity to an event dominated by pandemic responses and climate change. Prime Minister Ardern is hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit online, and lined up leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Australia's Scott Morrison to talk to business executives. Also read | Ardern’s popularity plummets as New Zealand struggles to check Delta outbreak She also asked Colbert, who is a renowned Kiwi-phile and fan of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies, to inject some humour into the meeting. "I'm a big fan of this beautiful country at the bottom of the Pacific," Colbert said, going on to address the online delegates in New Zealand slang accompanied by subtitles. Also Read: Moderna's Covid jab patent row deepens as US NIH looks to defend co-owner claim "I was stoked (thrilled) when Jacinda, the head sheila (prime minister), called me on the blower (phone)," he said. "I thought: sweet as (great). That would be pretty choice (excellent). Then nek minnit (next minute), here I am." Colbert has repeatedly referenced his affection for New Zealand on "The Late Show" and visited the country in 2019, later airing a string of stories about his travels. During his visit, Colbert did carpool karaoke with Ardern, attended a barbeque with singer Lorde and interviewed Jackson.

'Stoked' Colbert livens up APEC summit after Jacinda Ardern's invite

Top leaders of the Chinese communist party have wrapped up a key meeting in Beijing which marked the passing of a crucial resolution by the Chinese president Xi JInping.

What's Xi Jinping's vision for China? Will he able to secure third term?

<p>Ahead of a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the Asia-Pacific region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era. In a recorded video message to a CEO forum on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit hosted by New Zealand, the Chinese president said that the attempts to draw ideological lines or form small circles on geopolitical grounds were bound to fail.</p>

<p>"The Asia-Pacific region cannot and should not relapse into the confrontation and division of the Cold War era," Xi said.</p>

<p>By this, Xi was referring to US efforts with regional allies and partners including the Quad grouping with India, Japan and Australia. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Tensions between China and the US have escalated in the recent years as US has raised its concerns&nbsp;about Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea. US has also expressed&nbsp;its stance on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan.&nbsp;China's military on&nbsp;Tuesday said that&nbsp;it conducted a combat readiness patrol in the direction of the Taiwan Strait.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, in what came as an unexpected declaration at the COP26 climate meeting, China and the US agreed to increase climate cooperation over the next decade. In a joint declaration, the world's two largest CO2 emitters promised to act.</p>

<p>The countries declared an agreement to redouble efforts to combat climate change with "concrete steps" in an official joint statement released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of now, no date has been announced for the Xi-Biden meeting. However, a person briefed on the matter said that it was expected to be as soon as next week.</p>

<p>The week-long annual forum is being conducted online by New Zealand as the&nbsp;host.&nbsp;</p>


Ahead of a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the Asia-Pacific region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era.

Ahead of a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the Asia-Pacific region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era. In a recorded video message to a CEO forum on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit hosted by New Zealand, the Chinese president said that the attempts to draw ideological lines or form small circles on geopolitical grounds were bound to fail. "The Asia-Pacific region cannot and should not relapse into the confrontation and division of the Cold War era," Xi said. By this, Xi was referring to US efforts with regional allies and partners including the Quad grouping with India, Japan and Australia. Tensions between China and the US have escalated in the recent years as US has raised its concerns about Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea. US has also expressed its stance on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan. China's military on Tuesday said that it conducted a combat readiness patrol in the direction of the Taiwan Strait. Also read | COP26: US and China issue joint pledge to boost climate co-operation Meanwhile, in what came as an unexpected declaration at the COP26 climate meeting, China and the US agreed to increase climate cooperation over the next decade. In a joint declaration, the world's two largest CO2 emitters promised to act. The countries declared an agreement to redouble efforts to combat climate change with "concrete steps" in an official joint statement released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. As of now, no date has been announced for the Xi-Biden meeting. However, a person briefed on the matter said that it was expected to be as soon as next week. The week-long annual forum is being conducted online by New Zealand as the host.

Asia-Pacific region should not return to Cold War tensions, warns Xi Jinping at APEC

<p>China President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for co-operation between US and China. His words have come ahead of long-awaited talks with Joe Biden. Relations between the two powers have been strained lately. Both the leaders have not met in person since Biden was elected as US president.</p>

<p>As per diplomats, the two presidents are expected to hold a virtual summit soon. CNN quoted sources as saying the talks could take place next week.</p>

<p>In a letter read by China's ambassador Qin Gang, Xi Jinping set a conciliatory tone.</p>

<p>"Right now, China-US relations are at a critical historical juncture. Both countries will gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation," Xi said, according to an embassy statement.</p>

<p>"Cooperation is the only right choice," he said.</p>

<p>"China stands ready to work with the United States to enhance exchanges and cooperation across the board, jointly address regional and international issues as well as global challenges and, in the meantime, properly manage differences."</p>

<p>Relations between the United States and China have deteriorated sharply in recent years, with the US worried about Xi's assertive push both at home and abroad.</p>

<p>Tensions have risen in particular over Taiwan, a self-ruling democracy claimed by China and backed by the United States, with Beijing last month making a record number of incursions near the island.</p>

<p>Other areas of tension include human rights, with the United States asserting that Beijing is carrying out genocide against the Uyghur minority, and trade policies that the United States says are unfair.</p>

<p>Biden has largely kept the tougher approach on China of his predecessor Donald Trump, with both administrations considering a rising China to be the top challenge of the 21st century.</p>

<p>But Biden, who as vice president met extensively with Xi, has also indicated he will take a more diplomatic tone and prioritize working with allies on concerns about China.</p>

<p>Biden initially hoped to meet Xi on the sidelines of the recent Group of 20 summit in Rome but the Chinese leader has not gone abroad since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


China President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for co-operation between US and China. His words have come ahead of long-awaited talks with Joe Biden. Relations between the two powers have been strained lately.

China President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for co-operation between US and China. His words have come ahead of long-awaited talks with Joe Biden. Relations between the two powers have been strained lately. Both the leaders have not met in person since Biden was elected as US president. As per diplomats, the two presidents are expected to hold a virtual summit soon. CNN quoted sources as saying the talks could take place next week. In a letter read by China's ambassador Qin Gang, Xi Jinping set a conciliatory tone. "Right now, China-US relations are at a critical historical juncture. Both countries will gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation," Xi said, according to an embassy statement. "Cooperation is the only right choice," he said. "China stands ready to work with the United States to enhance exchanges and cooperation across the board, jointly address regional and international issues as well as global challenges and, in the meantime, properly manage differences." Relations between the United States and China have deteriorated sharply in recent years, with the US worried about Xi's assertive push both at home and abroad. Tensions have risen in particular over Taiwan, a self-ruling democracy claimed by China and backed by the United States, with Beijing last month making a record number of incursions near the island. Other areas of tension include human rights, with the United States asserting that Beijing is carrying out genocide against the Uyghur minority, and trade policies that the United States says are unfair. Biden has largely kept the tougher approach on China of his predecessor Donald Trump, with both administrations considering a rising China to be the top challenge of the 21st century. But Biden, who as vice president met extensively with Xi, has also indicated he will take a more diplomatic tone and prioritize working with allies on concerns about China. Biden initially hoped to meet Xi on the sidelines of the recent Group of 20 summit in Rome but the Chinese leader has not gone abroad since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

Xi Jinping sets conciliatory tone ahead of Biden talks

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a dialogue next week. After months of escalating tensions between the United States and China, a planned virtual summit between Biden and Xi presents the biggest opportunity yet to reset the bilateral relationship.

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The meeting of the communist party is underway, a party that started with 12 members in 1921 has 90 million members now. It commands and controls practically everything in China. With one supreme leader Xi Jinping, the president of China since 2013 who is all set to rule for life, this crucial meeting in China is part of that conclave.

Chinese communist party's plenary underway in Beijing, Xi Jinping sets stage for historic resolution

The top leadership of the Communist Party is meeting. Xi Jinping is using the opportunity to lay the groundwork for a third term. This push comes at a time when the PLA is making aggressive moves. Molly Gambhir decodes Xi Jinping's bid for a third term.

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<p>The top leaders of China's ruling Communist Party convened on Monday for a crucial meeting that is likely to strengthen President Xi Jinping's grip on power.</p>

<p>Some 400 members of the party's powerful Central Committee convened in Beijing for the four-day plenary, which is being held behind closed doors, as with all meetings of China's secretive leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Xi Jinping is already regarded as a "central leader" of the Chinese Communist Party, and his ideological ideas are explicitly enshrined in the party's constitution.<br />
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<p>Now, Xi Jinping's meteoric rise is about to continue, with an all-powerful body in single-party-ruled China due to pass an unusual resolution that is expected to further strengthen Xi's grasp on power while also paving the way for him to pursue an unprecedented third term in office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The most significant move of the 19th Central Committee is likely to be the adoption of a "historic resolution" on the "great accomplishments and historical experience of the Party's 100 years of battles," with the text also recognising China's success in the nine years under Xi.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>The Communist Party's fascination with history is founded in a tradition that dates back to ancient China.</p>

<p>For centuries, Chinese imperial courts engaged historiographers to chart an emperor's ascension, which frequently required gathering – and rewriting – the history of his predecessor.</p>

<p>History, or rather, certain controlled interpretations of it, may be immensely valuable to the Chinese Communist Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For example, Beijing has used alleged "historical claims" to disputed territories and waters to bolster its case for contemporary sovereignty, while the narrative attached to the so-called "century of humiliation" by foreign powers — from the First Opium War in 1839 to the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 — has become a central source of legitimacy for the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Xi has been elevated in the country to the same level as Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China, and Deng Xiaoping, the architect of the reforms that boosted Chinese economic development.</p>

<p>The 68-year-old Xi is largely considered as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao, with the stage set for him to pursue an unprecedented third term as China's supreme leader.</p>

<p>While a 1990s constitution specified a two-term restriction for the top Chinese leadership, the Chinese Communist Party approved by an overwhelming majority in 2018 to eliminate the limit.</p>

<p>Furthermore, there is an unwritten 68-year-old age restriction for key officials, which Xi is certain to disregard when he seeks re-election to a third term at the party congress next year.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The top leaders of China's ruling Communist Party convened on Monday for a crucial meeting that is likely to strengthen President Xi Jinping's grip on power. Some 400 members of the party's powerful Central Committee convened in Beijing for the four-day plenary, which is being held behind closed doors, as with all meetings of China's secretive leadership.

The top leaders of China's ruling Communist Party convened on Monday for a crucial meeting that is likely to strengthen President Xi Jinping's grip on power. Some 400 members of the party's powerful Central Committee convened in Beijing for the four-day plenary, which is being held behind closed doors, as with all meetings of China's secretive leadership. Xi Jinping is already regarded as a "central leader" of the Chinese Communist Party, and his ideological ideas are explicitly enshrined in the party's constitution. Watch | Gravitas | Third term for Xi Jinping: Will it raise the threat of war? Now, Xi Jinping's meteoric rise is about to continue, with an all-powerful body in single-party-ruled China due to pass an unusual resolution that is expected to further strengthen Xi's grasp on power while also paving the way for him to pursue an unprecedented third term in office. The most significant move of the 19th Central Committee is likely to be the adoption of a "historic resolution" on the "great accomplishments and historical experience of the Party's 100 years of battles," with the text also recognising China's success in the nine years under Xi. Also Read: To steer China’s future, Xi is rewriting its past The Communist Party's fascination with history is founded in a tradition that dates back to ancient China. For centuries, Chinese imperial courts engaged historiographers to chart an emperor's ascension, which frequently required gathering – and rewriting – the history of his predecessor. History, or rather, certain controlled interpretations of it, may be immensely valuable to the Chinese Communist Party. For example, Beijing has used alleged "historical claims" to disputed territories and waters to bolster its case for contemporary sovereignty, while the narrative attached to the so-called "century of humiliation" by foreign powers — from the First Opium War in 1839 to the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 — has become a central source of legitimacy for the party. Xi has been elevated in the country to the same level as Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China, and Deng Xiaoping, the architect of the reforms that boosted Chinese economic development. The 68-year-old Xi is largely considered as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao, with the stage set for him to pursue an unprecedented third term as China's supreme leader. While a 1990s constitution specified a two-term restriction for the top Chinese leadership, the Chinese Communist Party approved by an overwhelming majority in 2018 to eliminate the limit. Furthermore, there is an unwritten 68-year-old age restriction for key officials, which Xi is certain to disregard when he seeks re-election to a third term at the party congress next year. (With inputs from agencies)

Xi's further grip on power at China Communist Party meet will make him another Mao

The key leaders of China's ruling Communist Party on Monday started a pivotal meeting expected to further firm President Xi Jinping's grip on power.

China's Communist Party leaders hold key meeting

China's Communist Party leaders hold key meeting to further tighten Xi Jinping's grip on power

Top leaders of China's communist party are holding a pivotal meeting, at least 400 members have gathered in Beijing, the meet is expected to cement president Xi Jinping's rule.

China: 4-day pivotal communist party meet begins in Beijing, expected to cement Xi Jinping's rule

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Russia and China have defended their measures on climate change in the face of criticism from US President Joe Biden, and both nations have criticised the US for 'backsliding' on its climate plans.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">The Kremlin stated that a potential second summit between Biden and President Vladimir Putin would provide an opportunity to further examine the problem.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Biden chastised the presidents of China and Russia for declining to attend the United Nations climate meeting in Scotland on Tuesday, accusing them of a lack of leadership.<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, told reporters that global warming was causing not just Russia's vast arctic wildness, but also Californian woods to burn.&nbsp;<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">Peskov added: "I'm convinced that when the presidents next talk - the usefulness of which we have already agreed on, as we've mentioned before - I think President Putin will have an excellent opportunity to tell President Biden about what we're doing on climate."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Xie Zhenhua, China's main climate negotiator in Glasgow, criticised Biden's predecessor Donald Trump for withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, saying it was time to "work harder and catch up."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, slammed the United States' "empty slogans" on climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">"China has been earnestly supporting #ClimateAction. We are not the ones who withdrew from the Paris Agreement. The US, however, has back-pedalled on its climate policies many times. Instead of blame-shifting, what it should do now is to shoulder responsibility and take concrete actions, " he added.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">China had alleged that Xi sent a written statement for the summit instead of giving an address by video conference after the organisers did not provide a link.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">Beijing has vowed to reach an emissions peak by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060, among other ambitions.<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia and China have defended their measures on climate change in the face of criticism from US President Joe Biden, and both nations have criticised the US for 'backsliding' on its climate plans.

Russia and China have defended their measures on climate change in the face of criticism from US President Joe Biden, and both nations have criticised the US for 'backsliding' on its climate plans. The Kremlin stated that a potential second summit between Biden and President Vladimir Putin would provide an opportunity to further examine the problem. Biden chastised the presidents of China and Russia for declining to attend the United Nations climate meeting in Scotland on Tuesday, accusing them of a lack of leadership. Also read | US President Joe Biden slams Russia, China for missing COP26 Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, told reporters that global warming was causing not just Russia's vast arctic wildness, but also Californian woods to burn. Watch | US President Biden criticises China and Russia for missing COP26 Climate Summit Peskov added: "I'm convinced that when the presidents next talk - the usefulness of which we have already agreed on, as we've mentioned before - I think President Putin will have an excellent opportunity to tell President Biden about what we're doing on climate." Xie Zhenhua, China's main climate negotiator in Glasgow, criticised Biden's predecessor Donald Trump for withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, saying it was time to "work harder and catch up." Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, slammed the United States' "empty slogans" on climate change. "China has been earnestly supporting #ClimateAction. We are not the ones who withdrew from the Paris Agreement. The US, however, has back-pedalled on its climate policies many times. Instead of blame-shifting, what it should do now is to shoulder responsibility and take concrete actions, " he added. China had alleged that Xi sent a written statement for the summit instead of giving an address by video conference after the organisers did not provide a link. Beijing has vowed to reach an emissions peak by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060, among other ambitions. Also read | China making rapid progress in development of silos missiles: Report (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Peng Shuai, a professional tennis star, publicly accused a former vice premier of China of sexual assault, igniting an online firestorm of attention to a #MeToo allegation that for the first time touched the pinnacles of Communist Party power.</p>

<p>Peng made the allegation in a post-Tuesday night on her verified account on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. In it, she described an assault that began an on-and-off consensual relationship with Zhang Gaoli, who from 2013-18 served on the party’s Politburo Standing Committee, the top ruling body in China.</p>

<p>The post was removed within minutes, but the allegations swirled through the country’s heavily controlled internet, fueled by the fame of the accuser and the accused. That kept the censors inside China’s Great Firewall scrambling.</p>

<p>Searches of her name and even the word “tennis” appeared to be blocked, reflecting the extraordinary sensitivity within China of discussing misconduct by party leaders.</p>

<p>“The impact of #MeToo has been accumulating for three years,” Lü Pin, an activist who founded the now-banned Chinese online forum Feminist Voices, said in a telephone interview from New Jersey, where she now lives. “When the first women began talking about their experiences three years ago, no one could have imagined that it would reach this high level.”</p>

<p>Peng’s accusations could not be corroborated. In her post, she acknowledged that she would be unable to produce evidence of her accusation, suggesting at one point that Zhang had expressed worries that she might record their encounters.</p>

<p>She could not be reached for comment. The State Council, China’s governing body, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>The authorities have charged government officials with sexual misconduct before, often in conjunction with corruption investigations. Never before, though, has an accusation of sexual misconduct been leveled publicly against as senior a political leader as Zhang.</p>

<p>“These allegations are not shocking in substance but are shocking in the target,” Bill Bishop, the founder of Sinocism, a newsletter on Chinese affairs, wrote.</p>

<p>An economist by education, Zhang, now 75, rose through the ranks of the party and government. He served as governor of Shandong, the coastal province, and then as party secretary in Tianjin, the provincial-level port city on the Bohai Sea. As vice premier from 2013-18, he was one of seven members of the Politburo Standing Committee, headed then, as now, by China’s leader, Xi Jinping.</p>

<p>“I know that for someone of your eminence, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, you’ve said that you’re not afraid,” Peng wrote in her post, “but even if it’s just me, like an egg hitting a rock, or a moth to the flame, courting self-destruction, I’ll tell the truth about you.”</p>

<p>Women in media, at universities and in the private sector in China have all come forward with accusations of sexual assault and harassment — only to face pushback in the courts and censorship online.</p>

<p>In China, many women say, there remains an ingrained patriarchal tradition of using positions in business or government to gain sexual favors from subordinates or other women. In 2016, the country’s top prosecuting agency listed the exchange of “power for sex recklessly” as one of six traits of senior officials accused of corruption.</p>

<p>The accuser in another high-profile harassment case, Zhou Xiaoxuan, posted a note expressing sympathy for Peng, illustrating how widely the accusation became known despite the censorship. “I hope she’s safe and sound,” she wrote.</p>

<p>Zhou, who in 2018 accused a prominent television anchor of sexual harassment four years earlier, emerged as a trailblazer of China’s fledgling #MeToo movement and also a victim of the social and legal challenges women who come forward face. In September, a court in Beijing ruled that she had “tendered insufficient evidence” to prove her case against the anchor, Zhu Jun, who has sued her for slander.</p>

<p>Zhang retired in 2018, when, according to Peng’s account, the two resumed a relationship that had begun when he served in Tianjin, which would have been between 2007-12. She said he had first assaulted her after inviting her to play tennis with him and his wife. “I never consented that afternoon, crying all the time,” she wrote, not specifying when exactly the assault occurred.</p>

<p>At the time she was soaring through a professional career that would propel her to a No. 1 ranking in doubles with the Women’s Tennis Association in 2014 and as high as 14th as a singles player.</p>

<p>With her doubles partner, Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan, she won the championship at Wimbledon in 2013 and again at the French Open in 2014. That year, playing singles, she reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open. She remains ranked 189th in singles and 248th in doubles, last playing at the Qatar Total Open in February 2020, according to the association.</p>

<p>She was one of the athletes who broke out of the country’s sports system, which mandates that most train under state coaches and give most of their earnings, even from endorsements, back to the state. She was one of the first to reach an agreement to allow her to train and travel by herself and keep a larger share of the earnings.</p>

<p>Her post continued to circulate in screen shots and other messages even after it was deleted, a testament to the resonance accusations like hers has in Chinese society.</p>

<p>“The censorship is not working,” Lü, the activist, said. She added that while it was important that people were discussing the issue, “changing policy is the most difficult part.”</p>


Peng Shuai, a professional tennis star, publicly accused a former vice premier of China of sexual assault, igniting an online firestorm of attention to a #MeToo allegation that for the first time touched the pinnacles of Communist Party power.

Peng Shuai, a professional tennis star, publicly accused a former vice premier of China of sexual assault, igniting an online firestorm of attention to a #MeToo allegation that for the first time touched the pinnacles of Communist Party power. Peng made the allegation in a post-Tuesday night on her verified account on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. In it, she described an assault that began an on-and-off consensual relationship with Zhang Gaoli, who from 2013-18 served on the party’s Politburo Standing Committee, the top ruling body in China. The post was removed within minutes, but the allegations swirled through the country’s heavily controlled internet, fueled by the fame of the accuser and the accused. That kept the censors inside China’s Great Firewall scrambling. Searches of her name and even the word “tennis” appeared to be blocked, reflecting the extraordinary sensitivity within China of discussing misconduct by party leaders. “The impact of #MeToo has been accumulating for three years,” Lü Pin, an activist who founded the now-banned Chinese online forum Feminist Voices, said in a telephone interview from New Jersey, where she now lives. “When the first women began talking about their experiences three years ago, no one could have imagined that it would reach this high level.” Peng’s accusations could not be corroborated. In her post, she acknowledged that she would be unable to produce evidence of her accusation, suggesting at one point that Zhang had expressed worries that she might record their encounters. She could not be reached for comment. The State Council, China’s governing body, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The authorities have charged government officials with sexual misconduct before, often in conjunction with corruption investigations. Never before, though, has an accusation of sexual misconduct been leveled publicly against as senior a political leader as Zhang. “These allegations are not shocking in substance but are shocking in the target,” Bill Bishop, the founder of Sinocism, a newsletter on Chinese affairs, wrote. An economist by education, Zhang, now 75, rose through the ranks of the party and government. He served as governor of Shandong, the coastal province, and then as party secretary in Tianjin, the provincial-level port city on the Bohai Sea. As vice premier from 2013-18, he was one of seven members of the Politburo Standing Committee, headed then, as now, by China’s leader, Xi Jinping. “I know that for someone of your eminence, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, you’ve said that you’re not afraid,” Peng wrote in her post, “but even if it’s just me, like an egg hitting a rock, or a moth to the flame, courting self-destruction, I’ll tell the truth about you.” Women in media, at universities and in the private sector in China have all come forward with accusations of sexual assault and harassment — only to face pushback in the courts and censorship online. In China, many women say, there remains an ingrained patriarchal tradition of using positions in business or government to gain sexual favors from subordinates or other women. In 2016, the country’s top prosecuting agency listed the exchange of “power for sex recklessly” as one of six traits of senior officials accused of corruption. The accuser in another high-profile harassment case, Zhou Xiaoxuan, posted a note expressing sympathy for Peng, illustrating how widely the accusation became known despite the censorship. “I hope she’s safe and sound,” she wrote. Zhou, who in 2018 accused a prominent television anchor of sexual harassment four years earlier, emerged as a trailblazer of China’s fledgling #MeToo movement and also a victim of the social and legal challenges women who come forward face. In September, a court in Beijing ruled that she had “tendered insufficient evidence” to prove her case against the anchor, Zhu Jun, who has sued her for slander. Zhang retired in 2018, when, according to Peng’s account, the two resumed a relationship that had begun when he served in Tianjin, which would have been between 2007-12. She said he had first assaulted her after inviting her to play tennis with him and his wife. “I never consented that afternoon, crying all the time,” she wrote, not specifying when exactly the assault occurred. At the time she was soaring through a professional career that would propel her to a No. 1 ranking in doubles with the Women’s Tennis Association in 2014 and as high as 14th as a singles player. With her doubles partner, Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan, she won the championship at Wimbledon in 2013 and again at the French Open in 2014. That year, playing singles, she reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open. She remains ranked 189th in singles and 248th in doubles, last playing at the Qatar Total Open in February 2020, according to the association. She was one of the athletes who broke out of the country’s sports system, which mandates that most train under state coaches and give most of their earnings, even from endorsements, back to the state. She was one of the first to reach an agreement to allow her to train and travel by herself and keep a larger share of the earnings. Her post continued to circulate in screen shots and other messages even after it was deleted, a testament to the resonance accusations like hers has in Chinese society. “The censorship is not working,” Lü, the activist, said. She added that while it was important that people were discussing the issue, “changing policy is the most difficult part.”

A Chinese tennis star accuses a former top leader of sexual assault

<p>China has criticised the United for 'backpedalling' on its policies regarding climate change after US President Joe Biden chided Xi Jinping for missing the COP26 summit.</p>

<p>The country's chief climate negotiator in Glasgow, Xie Zhenhua slammed Biden's predecessor Donald Trump for pulling out the United States out of the Paris Agreement and said it was time to "work harder and catch up".</p>

<p>China's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun condemned the ''empty slogans'' used by the US for tackling global warming.</p>

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<p>''China has been earnestly supporting #ClimateAction. We are not the one who withdrew from the Paris Agreement. The US however has back-pedalled its climate policies many times. Instead of blame-shifting, what it should do now is to shoulder responsibility and take concrete actions,'' he added.</p>

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<p>Speaking at his closing press conference at the COP26 Summit, Biden expressed disappointment over with Chinese actions on climate in Rome, and also the lack of willingness for Chinese President Xi Jinping to show up at either the G20 or COP26 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China had alleged that Xi sent a written statement for the summit instead of giving an address by video conference after the organisers did not provide a link.</p>

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<p>Beijing has vowed to reach an emissions peak by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060, among other ambitions.</p>

<p>In his written address, Jinping said ''I hope all parties will take stronger actions to jointly tackle the climate challenge and protect the planet, the shared home for us all.''</p>

<p>Xi Jinping is in self-isolation and has not left China in the last 20 months. He has not attended any global event during this time period.</p>

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<p>The 68-year-old had last visited Myanmar in the middle of January, 2020.</p>

<p>Beijing has rejected Washington's efforts to separate climate from wider conflicts between the two sides, with senior diplomat Wang Yi telling U.S. climate envoy John Kerry in September that there was still a "desert" threatening the "oasis" of climate cooperation.</p>

<p>One particular point of contention for China has been the US imposition of sanctions on Chinese companies, including solar equipment suppliers, with links to the Xinjiang region.</p>

<p>China rejects Western allegations of human rights abuses in the region.</p>


China has criticised the United for 'backpedalling' on its policies regarding climate change after US President Joe Biden chided Xi Jinping for missing the COP26 summit.

China has criticised the United for 'backpedalling' on its policies regarding climate change after US President Joe Biden chided Xi Jinping for missing the COP26 summit. The country's chief climate negotiator in Glasgow, Xie Zhenhua slammed Biden's predecessor Donald Trump for pulling out the United States out of the Paris Agreement and said it was time to "work harder and catch up". China's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun condemned the ''empty slogans'' used by the US for tackling global warming. ''China has been earnestly supporting #ClimateAction. We are not the one who withdrew from the Paris Agreement. The US however has back-pedalled its climate policies many times. Instead of blame-shifting, what it should do now is to shoulder responsibility and take concrete actions,'' he added. In addressing #ClimateChange, what we need is firm commitment and continued actions. What we don’t need: -Empty slogans -Ever-changing policies -Luxury motorcades and entourage -Irresponsibly exposing numerous people to infection — Zhang Jun (@ChinaAmbUN) November 2, 2021 × Speaking at his closing press conference at the COP26 Summit, Biden expressed disappointment over with Chinese actions on climate in Rome, and also the lack of willingness for Chinese President Xi Jinping to show up at either the G20 or COP26 summit. China had alleged that Xi sent a written statement for the summit instead of giving an address by video conference after the organisers did not provide a link. Also read | US President Joe Biden slams Russia, China for missing COP26 Beijing has vowed to reach an emissions peak by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060, among other ambitions. In his written address, Jinping said ''I hope all parties will take stronger actions to jointly tackle the climate challenge and protect the planet, the shared home for us all.'' Xi Jinping is in self-isolation and has not left China in the last 20 months. He has not attended any global event during this time period. Also read | China making rapid progress in development of silos missiles: Report The 68-year-old had last visited Myanmar in the middle of January, 2020. Beijing has rejected Washington's efforts to separate climate from wider conflicts between the two sides, with senior diplomat Wang Yi telling U.S. climate envoy John Kerry in September that there was still a "desert" threatening the "oasis" of climate cooperation. One particular point of contention for China has been the US imposition of sanctions on Chinese companies, including solar equipment suppliers, with links to the Xinjiang region. China rejects Western allegations of human rights abuses in the region.

China lambasts US for 'backpedalling' on climate policies after Biden chided Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on all nations to defend the status quo of the United Nations-backed international order. Xi's comments came in a speech in Beijing at a meeting to mark the 50th anniversary of China's admission to the UN.

Xi slams US over support to Taiwan, calls for maintaining international order

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday agreed to further bolster their bilateral ties, including full realisation of the potential offered by the Phase-II of the Free Trade Agreement to overcome the economic headwinds.</p>

<p>The two leaders reviewed the bilateral ties and cooperation during a telephonic conversation Prime Minister Imran had with President Xi, the Pakistan PM Office said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Khan was appreciative of China's successful containment of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> pandemic as well as the relief measures to developing countries, including the vaccine cooperation with Pakistan, it said.</p>

<p>Taking stock of the negative impact of COVID-19 on the global economy, the two leaders agreed on further strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties, including full realisation of the potential offered by the Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, to overcome the economic headwinds,&nbsp;it said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister has lauded the successful, timely and high-quality implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, and welcomed Chinese investments in the CPEC Special Economic Zones.</p>

<p>He also stressed that early start of work on the ML-1 railway project would complement Pakistan's geo-economics vision for national and regional development.</p>

<p>The two leaders agreed to promote CPEC's green development as a high-quality demonstration of China's Belt and Road Initiative.</p>

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<p>The ambitious CPEC was launched in 2015 when President Xi visited Pakistan.&nbsp;It aims to connect western China with the Gwadar seaport in southwestern Pakistan through a network of roads, railways and other projects of infrastructure and development.</p>

<p>While acknowledging China taking the lead role in combating <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/climate-change">climate change</a>, Khan also briefed President Xi&nbsp;on Pakistan's wide-ranging measures undertaken for climate change mitigation and adaptation, including the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami initiative, a landmark project supported by the United Nations Environment Programme&nbsp;which sets out to plant ten billion trees by 2023.</p>

<p>The discussion also veered towards <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/afghanistan">Afghanistan</a>. The two leaders called on the international community to provide immediate humanitarian and economic assistance as well as continued engagement required for rebuilding the war-torn nation.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also stressed the need to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further diversify. All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership&nbsp;between the two countries.</p>

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<p>Through the course of the conversation, Khan congratulated President Xi on the centenary of the Communist Party of China, the unprecedented victory in the Chinese people's battle to eradicate poverty.</p>

<p>The two leaders also felicitated each other on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, and reviewed the gamut of their bilateral strategic cooperative partnership.</p>

<p>Khan has also extended an invitation to Xi to visit Pakistan at his early convenience.</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday agreed to further bolster their bilateral ties, including full realisation of the potential offered by the Phase-II of the Free Trade Agreement to overcome the economic headwinds.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday agreed to further bolster their bilateral ties, including full realisation of the potential offered by the Phase-II of the Free Trade Agreement to overcome the economic headwinds. The two leaders reviewed the bilateral ties and cooperation during a telephonic conversation Prime Minister Imran had with President Xi, the Pakistan PM Office said in a statement. Also read | Pakistan rejects reports of agreement with US to conduct air operations in Afghanistan Khan was appreciative of China's successful containment of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the relief measures to developing countries, including the vaccine cooperation with Pakistan, it said. Taking stock of the negative impact of COVID-19 on the global economy, the two leaders agreed on further strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties, including full realisation of the potential offered by the Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, to overcome the economic headwinds, it said. The Prime Minister has lauded the successful, timely and high-quality implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, and welcomed Chinese investments in the CPEC Special Economic Zones. He also stressed that early start of work on the ML-1 railway project would complement Pakistan's geo-economics vision for national and regional development. The two leaders agreed to promote CPEC's green development as a high-quality demonstration of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Also read | After T20 WC win, Pakistan PM Imran Khan takes a dig at India over improving ties The ambitious CPEC was launched in 2015 when President Xi visited Pakistan. It aims to connect western China with the Gwadar seaport in southwestern Pakistan through a network of roads, railways and other projects of infrastructure and development. While acknowledging China taking the lead role in combating climate change, Khan also briefed President Xi on Pakistan's wide-ranging measures undertaken for climate change mitigation and adaptation, including the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami initiative, a landmark project supported by the United Nations Environment Programme which sets out to plant ten billion trees by 2023. The discussion also veered towards Afghanistan. The two leaders called on the international community to provide immediate humanitarian and economic assistance as well as continued engagement required for rebuilding the war-torn nation. The Prime Minister also stressed the need to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further diversify. All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries. Also Read | Pakistan fails to convince WB, IMF to resume $6 billion extended loan facility Through the course of the conversation, Khan congratulated President Xi on the centenary of the Communist Party of China, the unprecedented victory in the Chinese people's battle to eradicate poverty. The two leaders also felicitated each other on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, and reviewed the gamut of their bilateral strategic cooperative partnership. Khan has also extended an invitation to Xi to visit Pakistan at his early convenience.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan dials Chinese President Xi; vows to boost bilateral, economic ties

<p>The National Basketball Association (NBA) player Enes Kanter on Wednesday (October 20) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping and branded him as a "brutal dictator" over China's treatment of Tibet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his social media accounts, the Boston Celtics center Kanter posted a nearly three-minute-long video wearing a T-shirt of the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader. In the&nbsp;caption,&nbsp;Kanter wrote, "Dear Brutal Dictator XI JINPING and the Chinese Government. Tibet belongs to the Tibetan people!"</p>

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<p>In the video, Kanter said, "My message to the Chinese government is free Tibet. Tibet belongs to Tibetans. I'm here to add my voice and speak out about what is happening in Tibet. Under the Chinese government's brutal rule, Tibetan people's basic rights and freedoms are non-existent."</p>

<p>"There have been more than 5,000 political prisoners in Tibet the last 25 years. 5,000! Did you know that simply owning a photo of the Dalai Lama in Tibet is grounds for arrest. Even flying the Tibetan national flag could get you arrested. I say shame on the Chinese government. The Chinese dictatorship is erasing Tibetan identity and culture."</p>

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<p>China claims that Tibet has long been part of its territory and that the military action was part of a "peaceful liberation" of the region. But human rights campaigners and exiles have accused China of religious repression, torture, forced sterilisation and cultural erosion through forced re-education.</p>

<p>"The cultural genocide in Tibet is so stifling that more than 150 Tibetan people have burned themselves alive, hoping that such a horrific act of sacrifice will raise awareness and attention towards the ongoing abuses within Tibet," the player said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said that he cannot stay "silent" and will stand with Tibetan brothers and sisters as he supports their cause for freedom.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 29-year-old highlighted the point that the communist ideology of China has been around for only about 100 years, however, the Buddhist civilisation, ideology and philosophy have been around for thousands of years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Brutal dictator of China, Xi Jinping, I have a message for you and your henchmen. I will say it again, again and again, loud and clear. I hope you hear me," Kanter further added in the video message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a news briefing on Thursday (October 21) that Kanter was "trying to get attention" and that his remarks "were not worth refuting". "We will never accept those attacks to discredit Tibet's development and progress," he said.</p>

<p>Kanter posted similar messages on his Instagram feed. On Wednesday, he wore shoes emblazoned with the phrase "Free Tibet' during the game against the New York Knicks made by Baidiucao.&nbsp;</p>

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) player Enes Kanter on Wednesday (October 20) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping and branded him as a "brutal dictator" over China's treatment of Tibet.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) player Enes Kanter on Wednesday (October 20) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping and branded him as a "brutal dictator" over China's treatment of Tibet. Taking to his social media accounts, the Boston Celtics center Kanter posted a nearly three-minute-long video wearing a T-shirt of the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader. In the caption, Kanter wrote, "Dear Brutal Dictator XI JINPING and the Chinese Government. Tibet belongs to the Tibetan people!" ALSO READ | EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan amid rising Chinese pressure In the video, Kanter said, "My message to the Chinese government is free Tibet. Tibet belongs to Tibetans. I'm here to add my voice and speak out about what is happening in Tibet. Under the Chinese government's brutal rule, Tibetan people's basic rights and freedoms are non-existent." "There have been more than 5,000 political prisoners in Tibet the last 25 years. 5,000! Did you know that simply owning a photo of the Dalai Lama in Tibet is grounds for arrest. Even flying the Tibetan national flag could get you arrested. I say shame on the Chinese government. The Chinese dictatorship is erasing Tibetan identity and culture." Watch the video here: Dear Brutal Dictator XI JINPING and the Chinese Government Tibet belongs to the Tibetan people!#FreeTibet pic.twitter.com/To4qWMXK56 — Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) October 20, 2021 × China claims that Tibet has long been part of its territory and that the military action was part of a "peaceful liberation" of the region. But human rights campaigners and exiles have accused China of religious repression, torture, forced sterilisation and cultural erosion through forced re-education. "The cultural genocide in Tibet is so stifling that more than 150 Tibetan people have burned themselves alive, hoping that such a horrific act of sacrifice will raise awareness and attention towards the ongoing abuses within Tibet," the player said. He also said that he cannot stay "silent" and will stand with Tibetan brothers and sisters as he supports their cause for freedom. × The 29-year-old highlighted the point that the communist ideology of China has been around for only about 100 years, however, the Buddhist civilisation, ideology and philosophy have been around for thousands of years. "Brutal dictator of China, Xi Jinping, I have a message for you and your henchmen. I will say it again, again and again, loud and clear. I hope you hear me," Kanter further added in the video message. On the other hand, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a news briefing on Thursday (October 21) that Kanter was "trying to get attention" and that his remarks "were not worth refuting". "We will never accept those attacks to discredit Tibet's development and progress," he said. Kanter posted similar messages on his Instagram feed. On Wednesday, he wore shoes emblazoned with the phrase "Free Tibet' during the game against the New York Knicks made by Baidiucao. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Enes Kanter (@eneskanter11) × (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Chinese President Xi&nbsp;Jinping&nbsp;will snub a crucial climate conference in Scotland, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told, The Times reported.</p>

<p>Britain, which hosts the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, or COP26, in Glasgow on October&nbsp;31-November 12, is seeking to get big power support for a more radical plan to tackle climate change.</p>

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<p>"It is now pretty clear that Xi is not going to turn up and the PM has been told that," The Times quoted an unidentified British source as saying. "What we don’t know is what stance the Chinese are going to take."</p>

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<p>The Times said British organisers fear that Xi's decision to stay away could be a prelude to China refusing to set new climate change goals amid an energy crunch.</p>

<p>The Chinese embassy in London could not be reached for immediate comment.</p>

<p>Xi, China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, has not left the People's Republic since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic. He has joined video calls with global leaders.</p>

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<p>China is the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter so Xi's absence from discussions - either in person or via video calls - would mark a setback for Johnson's hopes of getting world leaders to agree a significant climate deal.</p>

<p>Xi, 68, who has served as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012, attended the 2015 Paris climate conference.</p>

<p>Britain's Queen Elizabeth has been overheard saying that she was irritated by world leaders who talk about climate change but then do very little or nothing to address the crisis.</p>

<p>"Extraordinary isn’t it. I’ve been hearing all about COP," the 95-year-old monarch told Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of her son, Charles, Prince of Wales and the presiding officer of the Welsh assembly. "Still don’t know who is coming..."</p>

<p>"It's really irritating when they talk, but they don't do," Elizabeth said in a conversation picked up by a microphone.</p>


Chinese President Xi Jinping will snub a crucial climate conference in Scotland, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told, The Times reported. Britain, which hosts the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, or COP26, in Glasgow on October 31-November 12, is seeking to get big power support for a more radical plan to tackle climate change.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will snub a crucial climate conference in Scotland, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told, The Times reported. Britain, which hosts the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, or COP26, in Glasgow on October 31-November 12, is seeking to get big power support for a more radical plan to tackle climate change. "It is now pretty clear that Xi is not going to turn up and the PM has been told that," The Times quoted an unidentified British source as saying. "What we don’t know is what stance the Chinese are going to take." Also read | 'Rock solid': White House says US committed to support Taiwan The Times said British organisers fear that Xi's decision to stay away could be a prelude to China refusing to set new climate change goals amid an energy crunch. The Chinese embassy in London could not be reached for immediate comment. Xi, China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, has not left the People's Republic since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic. He has joined video calls with global leaders. Also read | COP26 must address 'unprecedented' climate crisis, Pope Francis warns China is the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter so Xi's absence from discussions - either in person or via video calls - would mark a setback for Johnson's hopes of getting world leaders to agree a significant climate deal. Xi, 68, who has served as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012, attended the 2015 Paris climate conference. Britain's Queen Elizabeth has been overheard saying that she was irritated by world leaders who talk about climate change but then do very little or nothing to address the crisis. "Extraordinary isn’t it. I’ve been hearing all about COP," the 95-year-old monarch told Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of her son, Charles, Prince of Wales and the presiding officer of the Welsh assembly. "Still don’t know who is coming..." "It's really irritating when they talk, but they don't do," Elizabeth said in a conversation picked up by a microphone.

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