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New Communist Party rules hint China’s Xi Jinping is delegating more power to deputies
Some analysts say the regulations signal Chinese leader’s succession plan, while others say he is rebalancing priorities.
Biden aides joked about prez’s ‘hours’ with China’s Xi — suggested he take cognitive test: book
Former President Joe Biden’s senior staff would “joke” about him giving “vastly different accounts” of how much time he’d ...
China's Disappearing Generals Put Questions Over Xi's Grip
China's Central Military Commission is its smallest in decades highlighting the personalization of Xi Jinping's control even ...
China to witness massive change as Xi Jinping may retire after…, but where is Chinese president?
Assumptions were being made about his retirement after state-run Xinhua news agency reported that the powerful 24-member ...
A new version of TikTok? What to know as Trump says he'll talk to China this week
President Trump is expected to talk with Chinese officials this week about a possible TikTok deal. Here's what we know.
Why China Isn’t a Bigger Player in the Middle East
Iran and Israel came to blows, and Beijing mostly ducked. China isn’t ready to be the world’s next superpower: That’s one ...
China sidesteps question on TikTok after Trump says close to deal
China’s government on Monday sidestepped a question on US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that he “pretty much” has a deal with Beijing to bring TikTok into American ownership and that talks ...
Xi Jinping losing his grip? Signs emerge of chaos in China’s military and political circles
For the first time since it was started, Chinese President Xi Jinping is not attending the BRICS summit, a move that's ...