Heads of state
As Xi Jinping, China's leader since 2012, prepares for a meeting with President Trump in South Korea, a deeply ingrained sense of national pride and the legacy of a 19th-century Chinese official weigh heavily on his decisions. Commissioner Lin Zexu, celebrated for standing up to Britain in a
Heads of state
As Xi Jinping, China's leader since 2012, prepares for a meeting with President Trump in South Korea, a deeply ingrained sense of national pride and the legacy of a 19th-century Chinese official weigh heavily on his decisions. Commissioner Lin Zexu, celebrated for standing up to Britain in a
Heads of state
As Xi Jinping, China's leader since 2012, prepares for a meeting with President Trump in South Korea, a deeply ingrained sense of national pride and the legacy of a 19th-century Chinese official weigh heavily on his decisions. Commissioner Lin Zexu, celebrated for standing up to Britain in a
Chinese foreign relations
Xi Jinping, the leader of China's push to overtake the United States, finds inspiration in the legacy of Commissioner Lin Zexu, a 19th-century imperial commissioner who defied Britain in the Opium War. Lin's poem, which Xi kept on his desk, reflects the Chinese leader's
Chinese foreign relations
Xi Jinping, the leader of China's push to overtake the United States, finds inspiration in the legacy of Commissioner Lin Zexu, a 19th-century imperial commissioner who defied Britain in the Opium War. Lin's poem, which Xi kept on his desk, reflects the Chinese leader's
Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations
China's leader, Xi Jinping, aims to soften American support for Taiwan when he meets with President Trump to address worsening trade tensions. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own and has long accused Washington of encouraging the island's independence. Now, Chinese officials may try to get Mr.
Heads of state
The United States and China have reportedly reached a final deal regarding the popular social media app TikTok, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stating on "Face the Nation" that all details have been ironed out, awaiting consummation by President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The deal, first
Foreign military assistance
European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, joined forces to bolster support for Kyiv as winter approaches. The meeting, held in London, aimed to promote a boycott of Russian oil and gas, provide a possible loan to Ukraine using Russian sovereign assets, and accelerate
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As tensions between Israel and the militant group Hamas persist, US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow. The high-stakes meeting aims to finalize a ceasefire agreement, with US President Trump stating that both parties are close to a deal. Despite ongoing military
Heads of state
As the NATO summit approaches in June, the alliance's secretary general, Mark Rutte, is seeking a concise and drama-free meeting that avoids disagreements over Ukraine. However, the presence of President Trump, who opposes Ukraine's accession to NATO, and the US's retreating role in maintaining
