Xi enlists Flying Tigers as China’s propagandists seek friendlier tone on US Date Monday, November 13, 2023 - 1:00 PM Description Beijing fetes wartime pilots ahead of Biden meeting but underlying narrative of America as rival unchanged
Xi is probing for cracks in the EU and Nato Date Monday, May 06, 2024 - 5:25 AM Description China’s charm offensive in Europe has threatening undertones and is likely to fail as a result
Xi Jinping calls for quality jobs for youth instead of ‘bitterness’ Date Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 10:13 AM Description Chinese president prioritises employment creation a year after he told the young to toughen up and embrace hardship
Xi Jinping reinforces China’s ties to Vietnam after US push Date Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 12:58 AM Description South-east Asian country has become critical supply hub for western and Chinese manufacturers
Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit Date Friday, April 19, 2024 - 11:47 AM Description Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in Pacific
Xi meets China’s tech titans including Alibaba’s Jack Ma Date Sunday, February 16, 2025 - 10:46 PM Description Beijing hosts business tycoons as authorities seek to reinvigorate economy
Xi signals growth is ‘top priority’ in speech acknowledging China’s strains Date Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 5:49 AM Description President uses new year address to stress support for country’s vulnerable people and reiterate Taiwan stance
Xi snubs EU-China anniversary summit Date Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 11:00 PM Description Brussels sought visit to mark 50 years of ties, but move adds to scepticism about warm words from Beijing
Xi tells Biden he will work with Trump to manage US-China differences Date Sunday, November 17, 2024 - 10:34 AM Description Leaders meet on sidelines of Apec summit in Peru as Beijing prepares for new administration in Washington
Xi tries to restore investor confidence in China Image Date Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 12:15 PM Description Also in this newsletter: US debt warning, German growth downgrades, the return of the commute