Who Is Really in Trouble, Donald Trump or Xi Jinping?
State of the Day Hello, readers. Welcome to State of the Day. Here, we cut through the euphemisms and misdirection of current news to deliver it straight. No ice or mixer. I just got back from a long weekend in the South with family, enjoying some cold beers. Upon returning online, I stumbled upon the […]
Xi Jinping Welcomes Spain — ‘In Harmony with History’ alongside China
Xi Jinping Praises Spain’s Support Chinese leader Xi Jinping commended Spain for aligning with China on what he described as the “right side of history” during a meeting with Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing. Sánchez is currently visiting China officially, marking his fourth trip there in four years. His focus remains on enhancing […]
Xi Jinping holds talks with KMT leader for the first time in almost ten years
Kaohsiung – Taiwan Xi Jinping, the leader of China and head of the Communist Party, recently met with the President of Taiwan’s major opposition party for the first time in nearly ten years. Zheng Liyun, the President of the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang), visited Xi in Beijing on Friday. Before their discussion, the two leaders […]
Trump Delays Meeting with Xi Jinping in China for About a Month
Trump Postpones China Visit Amid Iran War Concerns President Donald Trump has decided to delay his trip to China by roughly a month, citing the current conflict in Iran as a significant factor. This postponement has prompted a strong reaction from Beijing, which asserts that the delay is unrelated to its unwillingness to assist in […]
Trump has gained unique influence over Xi Jinping due to the financial impact of the Iran conflict on China.
When President Donald Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in late March, the expected agenda will cover familiar topics: tariffs, the trade balance, supply chains, and Taiwan. However, the underlying issue that may dominate discussions is Iran. On February 28, the United States and Israel initiated Operation Epic Fury, […]
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Unveils ‘Cyberspace Force’
Xi Jinping Sends Lunar New Year Greetings to PLA In a video message on Wednesday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping extended holiday wishes to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) while inadvertently confirming the existence of a cyberwarfare facility at Fiery Cross Reef in the contested Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. In a rather striking […]
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Announce ‘Fresh Plan’ for Russia and China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin recently engaged in “virtual talks,” emphasizing the strong ties between their nations and pledging to enhance “high-level exchanges,” trade, and diplomatic relations. Their conversation followed closely on the heels of a call from Mr. Xi to President Donald Trump and happened just before the conclusion of […]
Trump praises ‘great’ discussion with Chinese President Xi Jinping about trade, military, and other topics
Trump and Xi Discuss Relations Ahead of Beijing Visit In a recent phone call on February 4, President Donald Trump referred to his discussion with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “excellent.” They talked about various subjects, including trade, military matters, and an upcoming visit to China planned for April. “I just finished a great phone […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
UK and China Strengthen Ties Amid US Trade Tensions Leaders from the UK and China are actively seeking to strengthen their relationship as President Trump discourages American allies from engaging in trade with China. During the meeting, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping didn’t mention Trump by name, but Xi’s remarks […]
China dismisses leading general Zhang Youxia in military overhaul by Xi Jinping
Major Military Leadership Shakeup in China Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken significant actions against key military figures. Notably, General Zhang Youxia has been dismissed amidst allegations of serious misconduct, prompting an investigation into his actions. The Chinese Ministry of Defense made this announcement on Sunday. General Zhang, who was the vice chairman of […]