Articles tagged under: Xi Jinping
Xi-Trump Summit
Published March 18, 2025
No other details were given, but President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States “in the not-too-distant-future.” There have been previous reports of a meeting between the two world leaders potentially happening in June.…Trump-Xi Summit Possible
Published March 11, 2025
Negotiations are underway for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet for a summit in June. This is still in the discussion phase, but it could ease trade tensions between the two countries.Xi to Boost Economy
Published December 10, 2024
China is loosening its monetary policy to deal with deflation and a weak economy. The policy shifts are expected to include fewer restrictions on homebuying and increase government spending to boost domestic demand. At the Chinese Communist Party's annual economic…Chinese COVID Shutdowns Prompt Protests
Published November 28, 2022
Thousands of protesters have gone to the streets in China, demonstrating against the government’s strict COVID policies. The protests are happening in at least 16 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Protesters are calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping to…Xi Expands Power
Published October 17, 2022
During this week’s Communist Party Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to win an unprecedented third term. Xi kicked off the political event over the weekend. In the speech, Xi addressed numerous topics, including food security and self-sufficiency.Seed Independence Necessary for China’s Food Security
Published April 11, 2022
To achieve food security, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country needs to be independent in seed production. Xi made the comments over the weekend while visiting a seed laboratory. The Chinese president also repeated his concerns about China’s dependence…U.S. and China Discuss Russia-Ukraine War
Published March 19, 2022
President Biden talked with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. All eyes have been on China since the Russia-Ukraine war to see what happens next. A readout of the call from the White House says President Biden outlined the views…Xi Repeats Food Security Message
Published March 7, 2022
Speaking to a political conference over the weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country should expand domestic crop production and not rely on the international market. Xi also called for the development of a seed industry in China, saying…Xi Stresses the Need for Food Security
Published December 27, 2021
Following the Central Rural Work Conference in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping said it is important for China to safeguard its supply of grains. The strategy includes stabilizing corn production and expanding soybean production. China’s food security goals also include…