As China Tries to Present a Friendlier Image, a New Face Emerges Liu Jianchao is a Communist Party diplomat skilled at defending tough positions without being pugnacious. He also once hunted fugitive officials abroad.
Biden Hosts China’s Top Diplomat Ahead of Expected Xi Meeting Wang Yi met with the president and other senior officials amid talk of cooperation within a frosty relationship.
Gavin Newsom, on Climate Mission to China, Meets With Xi Jinping The California governor is on a weeklong visit to China aimed at negotiating climate partnerships.
With Putin by His Side, Xi Outlines His Vision of a New World Order China’s close ties with Russia in countering American dominance point to a geopolitical rift that could shape the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
New Global Divisions on View as Biden Goes to Israel and Putin to China Washington’s strong support for Israel against Hamas is contrasted with Russian and Chinese efforts to align with the Palestinian struggle.