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China's 'Supergrid' Gives Xi Buffer Against Energy Shocks
WorldYahoo2h ago

China's 'Supergrid' Gives Xi Buffer Against Energy Shocks

China's vast national power grid, known as the "supergrid," is designed to connect the country's energy resources and consumption centers, providing a crucial buffer against potential energy shocks and ensuring stable electricity supply under President Xi Jinping's leadership.

Webinar | ‘Two sessions’ 2026: how will China pivot its economy under Trump’s pressure?
PoliticsSCMP4d ago

Webinar | ‘Two sessions’ 2026: how will China pivot its economy under Trump’s pressure?

China’s most critical annual political gathering, the “two sessions”, is particularly significant this year as Beijing unveils its 15th five-year plan, signaling how it will position itself ahead of the highly anticipated summit between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump. To decode the outcomes of these meetings, the South China Morning Post and the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (CCA) will co-host a special webinar on March 13. The panel featu...

Merz’s China visit shows pragmatic diplomacy still matters
WorldSCMP11d ago

Merz’s China visit shows pragmatic diplomacy still matters

When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for his first visit to China last week, it came at a moment of heightened geopolitical attention. With US President Donald Trump expected to visit Beijing in late March or early April, European leaders are watching closely for possible shifts in transatlantic relations and trade policy. Against this anxious backdrop, Merz’s meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing offered something the global stage has been dee...

Xi Purge Latest: China's Top Legislature Abruptly Sacks 9 Top Military Officials
Politicszerohedge16d ago

Xi Purge Latest: China's Top Legislature Abruptly Sacks 9 Top Military Officials

Xi Purge Latest: China's Top Legislature Abruptly Sacks 9 Top Military Officials China has removed nine military lawmakers from its national parliament, escalating President Xi Jinping's purge of senior defense officials, which has been a months-long trend, tracked closely by global headlines. In this latest move, first reported internationally by Bloomberg Thursday, the country's top legislative body stripped Ground Force Commander Li Qiaoming and Information Support Force Poli...

‘China shock’ hits Germany as Merz joins Beijing pilgrimage
BusinessAl JazeeraSCMP17d ago2 sources

‘China shock’ hits Germany as Merz joins Beijing pilgrimage

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concerns about Chinese industrial overcapacity after meeting President Xi Jinping, as he seeks to rein in a trade deficit that has grown fourfold since 2020. “This dynamic is not healthy,” Merz told reporters in Beijing on Wednesday, according to Reuters. He also highlighted “risks” from the close connections between the two countries, including problems suffered by German manufacturers last year when China tightened export controls on basic computer ch...

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
PoliticsSCMP18d ago

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz became the seventh world leader to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this year, when the two held discussions on February 25. US President Donald Trump may be next on the list, as he is scheduled to arrive in China on March 31, the first of potentially four face-to-face meetings with Xi this year. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit before the end of June. The rush of leaders travelling to China this year, often after l...

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget
BusinessSCMP21d ago

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget

Taiwan’s parliament is set to prioritise review of a disputed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget bill when its new session begins on Tuesday, as pressure mounts from Washington. But US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about consulting Chinese President Xi Jinping on arms sales could complicate the debate, potentially giving Taipei’s opposition parties greater room to manoeuvre and reshape the final version of the bill, according to analysts. The renewed push follow...

‘Two sessions’ webinar
PoliticsSCMP2d ago

‘Two sessions’ webinar

This year’s ‘two sessions’, China’s biggest annual political gathering, featured the announcement of the lowest GDP growth target in decades and official approval for the 15th five-year plan. SCMP Plus hosted a webinar to discuss these developments with three experts from the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis. Other topics included the upcoming US-China presidential summit, President Xi Jinping’s purge of the military and efforts to reshape the economy. The panel...

Politicsstraits-times4d ago

Xi-Trump Summit Anticipation Amidst Blame Game

Ahead of a potential summit in Beijing, China is reportedly engaging in a quiet blame game, while observers question whether President Xi Jinping will highlight Donald Trump during the meeting.

Xi Jinping calls for China’s provincial powerhouses to lead on tech at ‘two sessions’
PoliticsSCMP10d ago

Xi Jinping calls for China’s provincial powerhouses to lead on tech at ‘two sessions’

President Xi Jinping urged China’s major provincial economies to take the lead in technological innovation and strengthen their resilience to external shocks over the next five years, part of the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) – the country’s top legislature – which began in Beijing on Thursday. Addressing deputies from the eastern province of Jiangsu, Xi said the region should be at the forefront of developing “new quality productive forces” – the emerging industries...

Trump to Visit China for Summit with Xi Jinping
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Trump to Visit China for Summit with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China for three days starting March 31st, where he will hold a summit with President Xi Jinping to discuss trade and Taiwan issues.

Xi Jinping Reaffirms 'Healthy China' Strategy by 2035
Politicsmkd-mk8d ago

Xi Jinping Reaffirms 'Healthy China' Strategy by 2035

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the 'Healthy China' initiative remains a key national strategy until 2035, speaking at a meeting with national political advisors during the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Politicschina-dailyglobal-times10d ago2 sources

China's National Legislature Opens Annual Session, Outlines 15th Five-Year Plan and Boosts Defense Budget

China's national legislature has opened its annual session, outlining the 15th Five-Year Plan draft, with experts highlighting long-term planning for stability. The defense budget is pegged at 1.91 trillion yuan, a 7% increase, as NPC deputies deliberate key draft bills and President Xi Jinping emphasizes the role of economic powerhouses and grassroots connections.

Kim Jong Un Confirmed as General Secretary of North Korea
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Kim Jong Un Confirmed as General Secretary of North Korea

Kim Jong Un has been confirmed as General Secretary of North Korea, a move that solidifies his leadership. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to cooperate for a 'new chapter' in bilateral relations.

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget
PoliticsSCMP21d ago

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget

Taiwan’s parliament is set to prioritise review of a disputed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget bill when its new session begins on Tuesday, as pressure mounts from Washington. But US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about consulting Chinese President Xi Jinping on arms sales could complicate the debate, potentially giving Taipei’s opposition parties greater room to manoeuvre and reshape the final version of the bill, according to analysts. The renewed push follow...

Date set for US President Donald Trump’s trip to China
PoliticsAl JazeeraSCMPTimes of India+1Dawn22d ago4 sources

Date set for US President Donald Trump’s trip to China

US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to ⁠April 2, the White House has announced. The summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies, will be watched closely, particularly in the aftermath of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Observers noted that the decision could leave Trump with less leverage against China during the negotiations. More to follow ...