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Xi Jinping Declares China Created "Human Miracle" Of Eliminating Extreme Poverty

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 25, 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared his country had achieved the "human miracle" of eliminating extreme poverty, though questions continue to surround the Communist Party's criteria for making the claim.

Covid Far From Over, But Winter Can't Stop Arrival Of Spring: Xi Jinping

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 25, 2021

Calling for greater international cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said the pandemic is far from over despite initial progress made by the world in fighting COVID-19, but asserted that "winter cannot stop the arrival of spring".

Xi Jinping Warns Davos World Economic Forum Against "New Cold War"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 25, 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned global leaders at an all-virtual Davos forum Monday against starting a "new Cold War", and urged global unity in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Arunachal BJP Burns Effigy Of Xi Jinping Over Chinese Village

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 24, 2021

BJP workers in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday staged a protest over construction of a village by China in the northeastern state's Upper Subansiri district and burnt the effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

"We Are Indians": Protests Break Out In Arunachal Pradesh Over Chinese Village

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Chowdhury, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday January 22, 2021

Protests have broken among section of people in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri District following NDTV's expose of China having constructed a whole new village on territory that part of the state. Locals carried out a march today, carrying placards and burning effigies of Chinese President Xi Jinping even as they raised various pro-India, anti...

China Appoints New Military Commander Amid Standoff In Ladakh: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 20, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed a new General as the Commander of the People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command which oversees the China-India border, amidst the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Xi Congratulates Biden On US Election Win: Chinese State Media

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday November 25, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden on his US election victory, state media reported.

China Says Ready To Boost Global COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation

World News | Reuters | Saturday November 21, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that China is ready to step up global COVID-19 vaccine cooperation, and called for better international coordination on policies to facilitate movement of people.

World Can Count On China To Meet Carbon Pledge, Says Xi Jinping

World News | Reuters | Wednesday November 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said China would step up its efforts to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and fulfil its pledge to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, according to the official news agency Xinhua.

Alibaba’s Ant Group IPO Said to Be Halted by Chinese President Xi Jinping: Report

Reuters | Friday November 13, 2020

China's President Xi Jinping personally decided to pull the plug on Ant Group's $37-billion (roughly Rs. 2,76,200 crores) IPO, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Chinese officials with the knowledge of the matter.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation States Should Resolve Disputes Through Dialogue: Xi Jinping

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 11, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said that members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) should deepen mutual trust and resolve disputes and differences through dialogue and consultations, while firmly dealing with terrorist, separatist and extremist forces.

Xi Orders Faster Work On Rail Line In Tibet, Close To Arunachal: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 8, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday instructed officials to expedite the construction of the new USD 47.8 billion railway project connecting the country's southwest Sichuan province to Linzhi in Tibet close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, saying it would play a key role in safeguarding stability in the border areas.

Chinese President To Attend Virtual Summit Of Shanghai Cooperation Heads Of State

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 5, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping will take part in the virtual summit of the SCO council of heads of state and put forth his proposals to consolidate solidarity, mutual trust, strengthen multilateralism and promote the steady development of the grouping in the post-COVID-19 era.

China Won't Let Security, Sovereignty Interests Be Undermined: Xi Jinping

World News | Reuters | Friday October 23, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will never allow its sovereignty, security and development interests to be undermined, adding that the Chinese people are not to be trifled with.

China's Xi Jinping Asks Troops To Focus On "Preparing For War": Report

World News | Reported by Vishnu Som and Kadambini Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday October 15, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked his troops to "prepare for war" state news agency Xinhua reported today. "Troops should "maintain a state of high alert... Put all (your) minds and energy into preparing for war," Xinhua quoted Xi Jinping as saying.