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Professor Who Criticised Chinese President Over Coronavirus Detained

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 6, 2020

Chinese authorities on Monday detained a law professor who published essays criticising President Xi Jinping over the coronavirus pandemic and accusing him of ruling "tyrannically", according to friends of the man.

China Says Hong Kong Security Law A "Sword" Over Lawbreakers' Heads

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 30, 2020

The new Hong Kong security law will be a "sword" hanging over the heads of those who endanger national security, Beijing authorities said Tuesday, as China President Xi Jinping signed the law into effect.

Oppo China President Confirms Plans on Making Its Own Smartphone Processors: Report

Vineet Washington | Monday June 15, 2020

Oppo is reportedly planning on developing its own processors for its smartphones. As per a new report, president of Oppo China, Liu Bo, has confirmed that the smartphone manufacturer plans on making its own SoCs to make them a “crucial driving force” for the company’s future growth.

"Prepare For Worst-Case Scenarios": Xi Jinping To Chinese Military

World News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday May 28, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty. Though he did no mention any specific threat, his comments came amid a face-off between soldiers of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

China Imprisoned More Journalists Than Any Other Country In 2019: Report

World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 11, 2019

China imprisoned at least 48 journalists in 2019, more than any other country, displacing Turkey as the most oppressive place for the profession, a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists report said on Wednesday.

Redmi Smart Speaker, Redmi AC2100 Wi-Fi Router to Launch on December 10, Lu Weibing Reveals

Tasneem Akolawala | Tuesday December 3, 2019

Redmi K30 will not be the only new product being launched at Xiaomi’s December 10 event. Xiaomi China President Lu Weibing has revealed that the Redmi Smart Speaker will also be launched alongside the smartphone.

Leaked China Documents Reveal 'No Mercy' For Muslims In Xinjiang: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 18, 2019

A rare and huge leak of Chinese government documents has shed new light on a security crackdown on Muslims in China's Xinjiang region, where President Xi Jinping ordered officials to act with "absolutely no mercy" against separatism and extremism, The New York Times reported.

"Bodies Smashed, Bones Ground To Powder": Xi Warns Anti-Beijing Forces

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 14, 2019

President Xi Jinping has warned that any attempts to split China would result in "bodies smashed and bones ground to powder", amid four months of anti-Beijing unrest in Hong Kong.

China Trade Talks "Back On Track", New Tariffs On Hold: Donald Trump

World News | Reuters | Monday July 1, 2019

The United States and China agreed on Saturday to restart trade talks after President Donald Trump offered concessions including no new tariffs and an easing of restrictions on tech company Huawei in order to reduce tensions with Beijing.

Trump Says Open To "Historic" Trade Deal In Bilateral With Xi Jinping

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 29, 2019

Washington is open to a "historic" trade deal with China, President Donald Trump said Saturday as he met President Xi Jinping, who called for "cooperation and dialogue".

China Ready To Share 5G Technology With Partners, Says Xi Jinping

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 7, 2019

China President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China was ready to share its expertise, including on 5G technology, with partner countries. "China is ready to share technological inventions with all partners, in particular 5G technology," Xi told an economic forum in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg.

China's "Xi Cult App" Propagating Its President Becomes An All Time Hit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 21, 2019

A propaganda app that puts China's powerful President Xi Jinping in anyone's pockets has become a hit in the country with a helpful nudge from Communist Party officials.

China, US To Hold Trade Talks In Beijing On January 7-8

World News | Reuters | Friday January 4, 2019

China and the United States will hold vice ministerial level trade talks in Beijing on January 7-8, as the two sides look to end a dispute that is inflicting increasing pain on both economies and roiling global financial markets.

PM Modi, Xi Jinping To Meet In Argentina In November: Chinese Envoy

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday October 15, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China President Xi Jinping will meet in Argentina next month, Chinese ambassador to India said today.

North Korean Delegation Visits China

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 14, 2018

A North Korean delegation arrived in Beijing on Monday, Japanese media said, as the two allies step up diplomatic contacts ahead of a landmark meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.