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Xi Jinping

A compelling case for pragmatism

When Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Macau, the world’s gambling capital, the air was thick with anticipation. Macau,often dubbed the “Las Vegas of the East,” is much more than a beacon of wealth and opulence.

Is Tibet forgotten?

There seems to be euphoria in diplomatic and media circles after the meetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, on the sidelines of 16th Brics Summit at Kazan on 23 October 2024.

Resetting Ties

The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Brics summit at Kazan marks a significant moment in the evolving dynamics between two of the world’s largest economies.

Surface calm

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit next month in San Francisco will be watched closely by many. American President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the summit at a time of extreme volatility in the international system.

Chinese Purges

Beijing claims to have swept up to two million ‘tigers and flies‘ (suggesting the various levels of officialdom) in its anti-corruption drive, but that is clearly not enough. Given that many of these crucial appointments were at the behest of Xi Jinping himself, they reflect rather shoddily on his ability to judge character. This perhaps explains the discomfort in making a public case out of individual dereliction, as the taint sticks on Xi, too

Outreach to Seoul

A glimmer of hope in global diplomacy emerges as Chinese President Xi Jinping considers visiting South Korea for a summit.…