Xi Jinping - Page 11

February 22, 2026

Jimmy Lai is risking everything for democracy. We can't ignore what China is doing

Chinese Communist Party destroyed publisher Jimmy Lai through asset freezes, staff arrests and harassment before imposing his prison sentence.

February 17, 2026

US nuclear testing debate reignites after State Dept alleges China nuclear test

State Department alleges China conducted nuclear test in 2020, reigniting debate over U.S. testing moratorium and international arms control challenges.

February 16, 2026

China pledges aid to Ukraine as US officials warn Beijing is quietly fueling Russia’s war

China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.

February 16, 2026

Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warns China's military expansion threatens global stability and semiconductor supply chains, with 90% of advanced chips produced in Taiwan.

February 13, 2026

Trump’s $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is ‘one crisis away’

Trump's $12 billion "Project Vault" aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements, creating America's first critical mineral stockpile for national security.

February 12, 2026

US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.

February 9, 2026

Rubio blasts China over 'unjust and tragic' 20-year sentence for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai

Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence "unjust" as Hong Kong convicts the 78-year-old democracy activist under national security law.

January 29, 2026

UK's Starmer meets Xi in Beijing as Trump pressures allies on China trade

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, while President Donald Trump attempts to dissuade allies from Beijing.

January 26, 2026

China experts raise alarms over Xi’s sweeping military purge

Military turmoil in China raises Taiwan invasion concerns as Xi Jinping removes senior officers. Analysts warn of growing instability despite control.

January 25, 2026

China's top general ousted, placed under investigation in latest military purge

Chinese President Xi Jinping removed China's top general Zhang Youxia amid an investigation for violating party discipline in latest military purge.