Xi Jinping criticized what he called a U.S.-led campaign of “encirclement and suppression.” His new foreign minister said it was impossible for China not to fight back.
Tag: Xi Jinping
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After China’s Winter of Discontent, Xi Jinping Sets Sights on Growth and Power
China’s government said it expected the economy to grow “around 5 percent” this year. A meeting of the top legislature will reinforce Mr. Xi’s grip on power.
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Ukraine Reinforces Embattled Bakhmut, but Mission Is Unclear
Amid persistent rumors of Ukrainian withdrawal from the war’s most prolonged battle, officials said nothing about the size or purpose of the reinforcement.
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Blinken Finds Receptive Leaders in Central Asia, Where Russia Seeks Aid
The U.S. secretary of state’s diplomatic mission is part of a broader Biden administration effort to strengthen support for Ukraine, or at least push neutral nations to refrain from aiding Russia.
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China Welcomes Belarusian Leader Amid Concerns About Ukraine
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko’s visit comes shortly after the United States accused Beijing of preparing to give arms and ammunition to Russia to help its war on Ukraine.