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Xi Jinping

Also known as: Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping · President Xi · President Xi Jinping · Chinese President Xi Jinping · China's President Xi Jinping · President Jinping · Comrade Xi Jinping · General Secretary Xi

Chinese President visiting the United States for a summit with Donald Trump addressing AI and trade concerns.

2026-04-242026-09-24

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Pezeshkian was speaking before travelling to Kyrgyzstan for the summit of a bloc that seeks to be a counterinfluence to the West, along with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping.

    Iran retaliates after first US strikes in a month
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov and China's President Xi Jinping walk past Kyrgyz honour guards during a welcoming ceremony before their talks in Bishkek on August 31, 2026.

    Russia's Putin and China's Xi to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan
  4. The Standard

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, who chaired a meeting on rescue efforts Friday, offered Beijing's help to Nepal's emergency operations."China is willing to actively assist Nepal in its rescue efforts and provide support and aid to the best of its ability," Xi said in a condolence m

    New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue
  5. The Standard

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said "no one is above the reach of US sanctions" when asked if Washington would target Chinese banks that do business with Iran, ahead of an expected September visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US capital.

    Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months
  6. Citizen Digital

    China's leader Xi Jinping said that "the most urgent task is doing everything possible to search for and rescue the missing people", according to CCTV.

    Search for 1,000 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
  7. Citizen Digital

    REUTERS/Hannah McKay/FILE PHOTO Audio By Vocalize Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing ‌risks posed by artificial intelligence.

    Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's President
  8. Citizen Digital

    China says cooperation 'gradually resuming' in India border talks By AFP August 26, 2026 03:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter China’s President Xi Jinping reacts during the second plenary session of the Na

    China says cooperation 'gradually resuming' in India border talks
  9. Citizen Digital

    US lawmakers urge Trump to ban Americans from aiding Chinese security agencies By Reuters August 26, 2026 01:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping

    US lawmakers urge Trump to ban Americans from aiding Chinese security agencies
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeChinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasised that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.

    Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says his longstanding relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping could help him negotiate a review of debt obligations if he wins the presidency in 2027.

    Kalonzo: I’ll Use Relationship With Xi to Renegotiate Kenya’s Debt

Yesterday

  1. Xi's Washington visit signals China-US relations' impact on Africa

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington from September 23-25 at President Trump's invitation; the meeting's outcomes on trade, investment, and technology could influence Africa and the Global South's economic environment.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump renames AI "super intelligence" at UN General Assembly

    President Donald Trump announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, arguing the word "artificial" undersold the technology. The move comes as world leaders debate how to address dangers of fast-advancing AI, with Trump opposing regulation despite incidents of the technology falling out of human control and warnings from company insiders.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Alibaba expands cloud data centres across Europe and Middle East

    Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced plans to establish its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland, and the Netherlands, while expanding its data centre footprint in Malaysia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Hong Kong over the next 12 months.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. UN chief urges China, US to dialogue on AI governance

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres called Tuesday for the United States and China to establish dialogue channels on artificial intelligence, comparing the need to Cold War-era strategic engagement. China and the US are discussing creating a communication channel for AI concerns ahead of a planned Washington summit between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping on Thursday.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. China's Xi arrives in US for talks with Trump

    China's leader Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Wednesday for Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump, with talks planned for Thursday addressing AI concerns and trade tensions. The visit includes a White House ceremony, state dinner, and concludes Friday with tea and a National Archives visit.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Xi Jinping visits US for historic China-US relations summit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the United States at President Donald Trump's invitation, following Trump's China trip in May. The exchange of visits within six months is described as historically significant and provides an opportunity for both sides to build on their May consensus on a constructive relationship of strategic stability.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard

  7. US open to Iran meeting at UN General Assembly

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is open to meeting with Iranians on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, though no meeting has been scheduled. Rubio said such talks could be pursued if they bring about "something positive" and help ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Chinese President Xi to visit U.S. September 23–25

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. During the visit, Xi and Trump will exchange views on major issues concerning China-U.S. relations and world peace and development.

    22 September 2026 · Capital News

Monday 21 September

  1. US Treasury warns Iranian airlines will be shut down September 23

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally under American sanctions, saying on September 23 "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world" because countries cannot provide fuel, landing services, or sell tickets without being removed from the dollar system. Iraq announced it would suspend flights by Iranian airlines, and Georgia barred Iranian carriers from its territory.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 20 September

  1. World leaders gather as UN struggles amid Trump criticism

    Nearly 130 heads of state meet for the UN General Assembly with the organization facing attacks from Trump, who has reduced America's contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. Chinese leader Xi Jinping will skip the gathering to hold one-on-one talks with Trump in Washington.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Beijing focuses on AI national security risks amid hacking concerns

    Chinese policymakers, traditionally focused on immediate AI risks like deepfakes and child safety, are shifting attention to national security threats after evidence that top AI models possess alarming hacking abilities. A small team of California programmers demonstrated an AI-built cyberattack "worm" that could compromise millions of WeChat accounts.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 19 September

  1. Trump signs bill imposing new sanctions on Russia

    US President Donald Trump has signed legislation authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, Putin and senior officials, Moscow's shadow fleet of tankers, and allows Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as hoax, rejects global guardrails

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected fears that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, calling them a hoax and dismissing global calls for safeguards on the technology. He compared AI warnings to climate change concerns and past Russia investigations, and argued that a "strong and smart president" was the only guardrail needed.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Xi advocates Global South cooperation at BRICS and SCO summits

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, with both multilateral engagements focused on galvanizing solidarity and cooperation across the Global South. The BRICS and SCO members jointly account for more than half the world's population and about 30 percent of the global economy.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. China denies US accusations of AI capability theft

    China rejected US accusations that Chinese AI labs including DeepSeek and Moonshot AI systematically stole American model capabilities through knowledge distillation, calling the allegations "groundless" and a pretext for industrial monopoly.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Fire on cargo ship in China kills 20, five missing

    A fire broke out Thursday on a foreign-flagged bulk carrier moored in Qingdao port with 42 people on board, killing 20 and leaving five missing, according to Chinese state media. The ship caught fire during maintenance; 17 people were evacuated including five injured, and flames were extinguished around 2:30 pm.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. China's exports and imports surge on AI demand boom

    China's August trade surged, with exports rising 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, largely driven by global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technology products. The strong trade follows China's historic 2025 surplus and comes ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. China's August exports and imports surge ahead of Trump-Xi summit

    China's imports and exports surged in August, with exports spiking 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, driven by global AI demand for semiconductors and computing hardware ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Xi urges Middle Eastern countries to oppose external interference

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Chinese president Xi visits Egypt amid US-Iran tensions

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a two-day visit as both countries face potential US sanctions over financial links to Iran. The trip comes amid a months-long Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, and as Washington threatens expanded sanctions against Tehran's backers and partners.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Iran retaliates with missile strikes on US military bases

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday, striking two air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles and targeting US personnel at a base in the United Arab Emirates, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian territory.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Putin, Xi gather in Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation summit

    Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders are gathering in Kyrgyzstan for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional bloc that brings together Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Belarus. The summit marks the group's 25-year anniversary and is expected to include bilateral talks between Putin and both Xi and Iran's president.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Flood disaster in Nepal and Tibet kills hundreds, impedes rescue

    Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet are searching for survivors and more than 1,400 missing people after deadly floods and landslides triggered by a glacial collapse on Wednesday killed at least 482, with ongoing flood risks threatening rescue operations.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Iran open to diplomacy if US ends pressure campaign

    Six months into a war with the United States, Iran says putting diplomacy back on track is possible if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. A ceasefire was agreed in April and a memorandum toward a peace deal was signed in June, but no final agreement has been reached, and the US has since declared "economic warfare" against Tehran.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. Over 1,000 missing in Nepal-Tibet border floods and landslides

    Rescue teams are searching for more than 1,000 missing people on the Nepal-Tibet border following flash floods and landslides that killed at least 165 and destroyed entire villages. The US Geological Survey attributes the disaster to a glacial collapse that triggered a debris flow along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, sweeping away vehicles and infrastructure; many of the missing are foreign tourists.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bill Gates seeks China meeting on AI risks and safety policies

    Bill Gates told Reuters he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year to propose global efforts to mitigate risks from artificial intelligence, including potential restrictions on dangerous AI model releases and international monitoring of AI's ability to create molecules and biological agents.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. China reports gradual resumption of cooperation with India

    China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation with India was "gradually resuming" during talks with India's National Security Advisor in Beijing, with both countries committed to maintaining peace in their shared Himalayan border region.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US lawmakers urge Trump to ban Americans aiding Chinese security

    Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies. Congress approved a similar ban on military intelligence support in 2018, but rules implementing a 2022 congressional measure to bolster controls on civilian agencies have not yet been finalized.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Xi pushes China-Ecuador cooperation on Belt and Road

    Chinese President Xi Jinping told Ecuador's president that the two countries should strengthen development strategy synergy and implement Belt and Road cooperation plans across energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance, digital economy, green development, new energy and artificial intelligence.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Kalonzo says Xi relationship could help renegotiate Kenya debt

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims his longstanding relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping could help him renegotiate Kenya's debt obligations if elected president in 2027, citing a previous meeting when he served as Vice President and proposing direct bilateral negotiations with major creditors including China.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News

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