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Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping has been the President of the People's Republic of China since 2013.

Xi Jinping was born in Beijing in 1953 as the son of communist veteran Xi Zhongxun and rose through the party ranks in China's coastal provinces. He is married to famous Chinese singer Peng Liyuan. Xi has called for a renewed campaign against corruption, continued market economic reforms, and a comprehensive "national renewal."

Hongkong Pro-Demokratie-Proteste

Hong Kong: 'Silent protest' march targets national security law 28.06.2020

Hundreds of Hong Kongers have marched silently through the city's streets in protest against the looming national security legislation to be implemented by the mainland Chinese government.
Hongkong | Gedenken an das Tian’anmen-Massaker

A year of Hong Kong protests: Is Beijing finally regaining control? 09.06.2020

After a year of repeated anti-government protests in Hong Kong, Beijing believes it has created the conditions for "stability" with its new national security law. Is it a realistic assessment? DW examines.
China Xinjiang Dabancheng Uiguren Umerziehungslager

China convicts Uighurs in sham trials at Xinjiang camps 08.06.2020

More than 1 million Uighurs have disappeared into China's internment camps in Xinjiang province. A DW investigation reveals how many of them were tried for their alleged "crimes" in sham trials.
China Peking Angela Merkel und Xi Jinping

EU-China summit: What really happened? 04.06.2020

The EU and China have postponed a hotly anticipated summit, blaming COVID-19. But with infections down, the economy reopening, and China under fire over its clampdown on Hong Kong — is the pandemic the real reason?
Trump und Xi auf Bildschirm

Coronavirus pandemic further strains US-China relations 01.06.2020

Mistrust and rivalry have been simmering between the US and China for years. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has given way to open hostility. Could this lead to a new Cold War?
China, Hongkong - PRC Flagge

Hong Kong officials denounce US response to security law 30.05.2020

Top Hong Kong officials have sharply criticized President Donald Trump's threat to strip the city of its special status. The city's last British governor has said Beijing's moves could lead to a new cold war.
China Soldaten in Beijing

China unveils plans to step up military power 26.05.2020

The announcement comes days after Beijing said it wants to increase its presence in Hong Kong. Leader Xi Jinping said China's military should also explore new ways of training amid the pandemic.
US Präsident Trump

US could cut ties with China over coronavirus, ‘save $500 billion’: Trump 14.05.2020

The US president has said he does not want to speak to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and threatened to sever ties with Beijing, as the standoff between the two countries continues.

Symbolbild Euro Yuan

Sieren's China: EU-China relationship to test Angela Merkel 08.05.2020

EU member states have long struggled to take a common line on China. Merkel will have a challenge in store when Germany takes up the presidency of the Council of the European Union in summer, DW's Frank Sieren writes.
China Presse Zeitung Zeitungsleser in Schanghai

China's lack of press freedom causes problems for the world 21.04.2020

China has been heavily criticized in the latest world press freedom rankings. Its suppression of coronavirus information has real health consequences, not just in the country but throughout the world.
China Hubei Ren Zhiqiang ehemaliger Vorsitzender von Huayuan Property

Chinese tycoon missing after criticizing coronavirus response 15.03.2020

The influential Communist Party member vanished weeks after calling President Xi Jinping a "clown" over his handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. Beijing has stepped up censorship in the wake of the health crisis.
Indien Staatsbesuch von Donald Trump in Neu Dehli

Sieren's China: Complicated ties with India, US 27.02.2020

As China struggles with the coronavirus, US President Donald Trump wants to bring India on side as a military and economic counterweight to Beijing. But it's not as easy as it seems, says Frank Sieren.
China: Xi Jinping zu COVID-19

Coronavirus: China postpones parliament meeting over virus outbreak 24.02.2020

President Xi Jinping and top Communist Party leaders have postponed its annual parliament session for the first time since the Cultural Revolution. The move comes as the country fights the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
China Corona-Krankenhaus in Wuhan

Coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000 11.02.2020

China's Hubei province, the hardest hit, reported 103 dead, the highest single-day toll since the virus began to spread. The World Health Organization says the virus posed a "very grave threat" to the rest of the world.
China Peking Arbeiter messen Temperatur der Reisenden vor dem Bahnhof

China facing 'grave' coronavirus challenge, says Xi 25.01.2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country faces a "grave situation," as the coronavirus outbreak spreads with 1,975 people reportedly infected. Hong Kong has declared an emergency and halted transport links.
Taiwan Präsidentschaftswahl 2020 | Tsai Ing-wen

Opinion: Taiwan's courageous president 21.01.2020

Taiwan's liberal president, Tsai Ing-wen, has been re-elected, and the island has once again confirmed its democratic character and difference from mainland China. Beijing sees Taiwan as a renegade province.
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