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China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis

Empty seats define President Xi’s rule, as China’s political elite faces a relentless purge.

PRESIDENT OF CHINA Xi Jinping reviews troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, in Beijing, Sept. 3, 2025.
BRITAIN'S PRIME Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026.

Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship

Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia attends the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 8, 2025.

Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion

 Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia arrives for a group photo session before the opening ceremony of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, Shandong province, China April 22, 2024.

Top Chinese military official under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to US - WSJ


WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction

Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions

Palestinian Media Watch said PA statements carried by official outlets in late December and early January backed Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, days after China held high-profile military drills.

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023.

Deadly Hong Kong apartment fire leaves 65 dead, and hundreds missing

"We bought this building more than 20 years ago," said a 51-year-old resident surnamed Wan. "All of our belongings were in this building, and now that it has all burned like this, what’s left?"

Firefighters work to extinguish flames, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025.

Trump team seeks Taiwan's help to train US chip plant workers, sources say

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Taiwan to invest in US chip plants to boost its semiconductor industry.

Students dressed in white protective suit and a face mask visit a clean room as part of a summer camp organised by US chip designer Synopsys with the goal to attract more youth to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 18, 2025.

US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.

An IDF (Ching-Kuo Fighter) jet takes off, as Taiwan's military demonstrates combat readiness ahead of upcoming Lunar New Year holidays in an annual exercises in Taichung, Taiwan January 7, 2025; illustrative.

US exporters return to Shanghai hopeful new deal ends trade war

US firms at China’s biggest import expo express hope that the Xi-Trump framework deal could end years of trade tensions.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

FBI chief visited China to talk fentanyl, law enforcement, sources say

Patel's visit to Beijing was not officially announced by either the US or China and was reported by Reuters for the first time.

 FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a roundtable on antifa, an anti-fascist movement U.S. President Donald Trump designated a domestic "terrorist organization"

US court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property

An appeals court rejected claims that the state law discriminates against Asians or violates federal law.

An employee at a business centre watches the Chinese national flag being raised, in Beijing, China August 26, 2025.

US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says

Trump had stated just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he ordered the US to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus.

Cooling towers at the former Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant during a tour by Constellation Energy in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, US, June 25, 2025

China's Xi jokes about 'backdoor' when gifting South Korea's Lee Xiaomi phones

Chinese President Xi Jinping jokingly urged South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to "check if there's a backdoor" while gifting a pair of Xiaomi smartphones.

China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during their meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1, 2025.