Rappler's latest stories on Xi Jinping
Detained Chinese professor who criticized Xi is freed, friends say
Xu Zhangrun, a law professor at Beijing's Tsinghua University, was taken from his home in the capital by a group of more than 20 people on July 6, associates say. He returned home on Sunday and was well, friends confirm.
Trump asked China's Xi for re-election help, claims Bolton
According to book excerpts, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slipped Bolton a note maligning the president, saying: 'He is so full of shit'
Japan Emperor, Xi Jinping convey Independence Day greetings to Duterte
Emperor Naruhito and Chinese President Xi Jinping relay their Independence Day greetings to the country through President Duterte
Xi to Duterte: PH will be 'priority' recipient of China coronavirus vaccine
In a phone call on the eve of Philippine Independence Day, the Chinese leader talks to President Rodrigo Duterte about the COVID-19 pandemic
On 45th year of diplomatic ties, PH shows complicated relationship with China
On the 45th anniversary of Philippines-China relations, the Duterte government says one thing and does another
Haunted by coronavirus, China gears up for annual congress
Beijing is now positioning itself as a success story and potential savior for the world, offering billions of dollars in aid to fight the virus
Xi defends China's virus response, offers vaccine when ready
(UPDATED) President Xi Jinping also tells the World Health Assembly that China will provide $2 billion in global COVID-19 aid over two years
Trump threatens China ties, says in no mood for Xi talks
Asked how the US might choose to retaliate, the President gives no specifics but strikes a threatening tone, saying: 'There are many things we could do. We could do things. We could cut off the whole relationship.'
North Korea lashes South as Kim praises China's Xi
Kim Jong-un sends Chinese leader Xi Jinping a diplomatic communication congratulating him for China's 'success' in controlling the novel coronavirus epidemic
China journalist jailed as clampdown on free speech intensifies
The sentence handed down on Chen Jieren is one of the harshest moves yet against free speech by China's government under President Xi Jinping
Putin, Xi slam attempts to blame China for late coronavirus response
Xinhua reports that Putin had called 'attempts by some people to smear China' over the virus 'unacceptable'
Duterte thanks Xi again during coronavirus briefing
President Rodrigo Duterte also dismisses theories the coronavirus was 'invented' in China
Chinese property tycoon and Xi Jinping critic under investigation
Rights campaigners accuse President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of using charges such as 'disciplinary violations' – often considered to refer to corruption – as a way to silence dissent.
Xi Jinping tells Trump: China and U.S. must 'unite to fight virus'
In a telephone call, Chinese President Xi tells the American president that China 'wishes to continue sharing all information and experience with the US'
Duterte praises China's Xi during coronavirus briefing
'To the Chinese government, the people, especially to President Xi Jinping, thank you for the consoling words,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
China's Xi Jinping pays first visit to virus epicenter Wuhan
The Chinese Communist Party leader arrives by plane in Hubei's capital for an 'inspection of the epidemic prevention and control work' in the region, says the official Xinhua news agency
China's Xi Jinping postpones state visit to Japan amid virus outbreak
The announcement of the postponement ends weeks of speculation of whether the Chinese president's trip would go ahead amid efforts to contain the coronavirus epidemic
Xi says China facing 'big test' with virus, global impact spreads
The virus has so far killed more than 2,400 people, with about 80,000 infected globally
Coronavirus is communist China's 'biggest health emergency' – Xi
'This is a crisis for us and it is a big test,' says Xi Jinping, a rare acknowledgment by a Chinese leader
Decrying 'propaganda,' U.S. tightens rules on China state media
'We all know these guys have been state-controlled forever, but that control has gotten stronger over time, and it's far more aggressive,' says a US state official
China arrests activist who criticized Xi Jinping over virus – rights group
Amnesty International says anti-corruption activist Xu Zhiyong is arrested after being on the run since December
Duterte writes Xi 'letter of solidarity' amid novel coronavirus epidemic
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian thanks Filipinos for sending support to combat the outbreak 'despite their own difficulties'
Beijing mobilizes masses in 'people's war' against coronavirus
'Those who do not declare their fever are enemies,' proclaims a banner on a building in Yunmeng
China's Xi Jinping discusses coronavirus with Trump
The state broadcaster reports that Xi Jinping tells to the US president on the phone that China is 'fully confident and capable of defeating the epidemic'
Xi says China fighting 'demon' virus as contagion spreads abroad
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges his government will be transparent and release information on the novel coronavirus in a 'timely' manner
IT happens: Facebook sorry for Xi Jinping's name gaffe
The automatic translation feature on Myanmar's Facebook page renders Chinese President Xi Jinping's name from Burmese into English as 'Mr Shithole'
China and Myanmar 'stand together' despite Rohingya backlash
The elaborate signing ceremony came between sit-down meetings with Suu Kyi and powerful army chief Min Aung Hlaing, who stands accused of masterminding the Rohingya crackdown
China's Xi vows 'new era' of Myanmar ties after red carpet welcome
In addition to being its largest investor, China is Myanmar's indispensable ally as it reels from Western isolation over the Rohingya crisis
U.S., China sign 'momentous' trade deal
However, Trump says he will only remove the tariffs against China 'if we're able to do phase two' of the agreement
China carrying out 'intense' global attack on rights – HRW
Human Rights Watch accuses Chinese president Xi Jin Ping of overseeing 'the most brutal and pervasive oppression that China has seen for decades'
Shinzo Abe tells Xi Jinping: Hong Kong should remain 'free and open'
A Japanese spokesman says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is 'very much concerned' about Hong Kong
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Plan for domination or strategy for crisis?
The Belt and Road Initiative is the ultimate example of 'gigantism' and it is inviting a transborder ecological and social disaster
Xi to lead Macau handover party as Hong Kong seethes
Festivities center around the inauguration of a new leader for a city that China views as a shining example of its 'one country, two systems' mode
Xi lands in Macau for China handover anniversary party
Security is ramped up ahead of Xi Jinping's 3-day visit which culminates on Friday. Limited details have been released by authorities on Xi's schedule.
China's Xi gives Hong Kong leader 'unwavering support'
Protesters have called for the unpopular Carrie Lam to stand down as leader, but she receives the backing of China's leadership during a visit to Beijing on Monday, December 16
2019: Year of rough seas for PH in the face of belligerent China
Often undetected, Chinese vessels and warships cross deeper into the Philippines' territorial seas and closer to home
Putin, Xi launch 'historic' Russian gas pipeline to China
Presiding by video link-up over an elaborate televised ceremony, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping hail the 'Power of Siberia' pipeline as a symbol of cooperation
China wants U.S. trade deal but is 'not afraid' to fight – Xi
China and the US have been locked in a bruising trade conflict for more than a year, hitting each other with volleys of tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of goods
China's rulers and its restive people
Xi Jinping has consolidated his dominant position in the ruling bloc but spontaneous protests are common among the people
Leaked China documents reveal 'no mercy' in Xinjiang – NYT
(UPDATED) It provides an unprecedented look into the highly-secretive Communist Party's controversial crackdown on Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities
Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies
A campaign of mass disruption in Hong Kong extends to a fifth straight day
China's Xi says HK violence threatens 'one country, two systems' – state media
Xi Jinping says Beijing 'firmly supports' Hong Kong's government and police and that 'stopping violence and controlling chaos while restoring order is currently Hong Kong's most urgent task'
U.S.-China fentanyl case just 'the tip of the iceberg'
Here is a look at the opioid crisis and the tensions it has caused between China and the United States
Xi, Macron back 'irreversible' Paris climate pact
Major powers express regret and concern after President Donald Trump moves forward with a pullout from the Paris climate accord despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of climate change
Xi Jinping has 'high degree of trust' in Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam
The Chinese president and the Hong Kong executive meet on the sidelines of an international trade fair in Shanghai
Attempts to split China risk 'smashed' bodies – Xi Jinping
'Anyone who attempts to split any region from China will perish, with their bodies smashed and bones ground to powder,' Xi Jinping says, according to China's foreign ministry
Modi, Xi bid to bury India and China's differences
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping affirm that 'both sides will prudently manage their differences and not allow differences on any issue to become disputes'
India-China summit confirmed, with just 2 days to go
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping are set to have an 'informal summit' this week, with confirmation occurring at short notice
China celebrates 70 years as Hong Kong unrest looms large
'Unity is iron and steel. Unity is a source of strength,' says Chinese President Xi Jinping in a speech on Monday, the eve of celebrations
China plans triumphant 70th anniversary despite headwinds
The anniversary is meant to showcase China's extraordinary rise from the ravages of war and famine to a modern, powerful nation state whose economic and military muscle is viewed by many with increasing concern
