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China’s investigation into one of its most senior generals has pushed President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign into the heart of the country’s political and military elite, signaling that even long-standing personal alliances offer no... [1]

Sun Lee In recent months, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has witnessed another sweeping wave of purges, the latest in a long series of “disciplinary rectifications” under Chinese leader Xi Jinping. [2]

AFP Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping put on a display of defiance against the West in Moscow on Thursday ahead of the Kremlin’s Victory Day celebrations, while Ukraine accused Russia of violating a supposed three-day truce Putin had ordered for the occa... [3]

Chinese President Xi Jinping promised closer ties with Thailand during an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen who are making a historic visit that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relationship. [4]

BEIJING/HANOI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Beijing on Wednesday, where he lauded the visit as a demonstration of unbreakable friendship and mutual trust. [5]

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every week, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe. [6]

BEIJING — His smiling visage beams from decorative plates and plastic trinkets sold in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. [7]

“Après moi, le déluge,” the famous and ambiguous expression by an absolutist French monarch typifies assertive rulers’ propensity to cling to power without considering the consequences for their successors. [8]

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[1] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-26 · 75% match

‘Nobody is safe now’: China watchers say Xi’s military purge enters ‘asteroid belt’ of power

China’s investigation into one of its most senior generals has pushed President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign into the heart of the country’s political and military elite, signaling that even long-standing personal alliances offer no

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-11-02 · 75% match

Xi’s PLA Purges: An Ideological Reset, Not Just an Anti-Corruption Drive

Sun Lee In recent months, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has witnessed another sweeping wave of purges, the latest in a long series of “disciplinary rectifications” under Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-09 · 75% match

Putin and Xi rail against West as Ukraine reports truce violations

AFP Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping put on a display of defiance against the West in Moscow on Thursday ahead of the Kremlin’s Victory Day celebrations, while Ukraine accused Russia of violating a supposed three-day truce Putin had ordered for the occa

[4] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-11-14 · 75% match

China’s Xi vows closer ties as HM the King makes first official visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping promised closer ties with Thailand during an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen who are making a historic visit that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relationship.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-02-06 · 75% match

'A friend in need is a friend indeed,' Xi tells visiting Hun Sen

BEIJING/HANOI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Beijing on Wednesday, where he lauded the visit as a demonstration of unbreakable friendship and mutual trust.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-02-11 · 75% match

Asia Stream: The Olympics according to Xi

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every week, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-03-09 · 75% match

China’s Xi Seen at Center of Emerging Culture of Praise

BEIJING — His smiling visage beams from decorative plates and plastic trinkets sold in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

[8] TH thediplomat.com · 2023-01-26 · 75% match

How Xi Jinping Used the CCP Constitution to Cement His Power

“Après moi, le déluge,” the famous and ambiguous expression by an absolutist French monarch typifies assertive rulers’ propensity to cling to power without considering the consequences for their successors.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-11-07 · 75% match

Failure to End China’s Labor Camps Shows Limits of Xi’s Power

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping has been blocked in efforts to dismantle the country’s labor camp system in a clear sign that he has yet to cement his grip on the ruling Communist Party a year after gaining power, leadership sources said.

[10] MM burma.irrawaddy.com · 2015-11-05 · 75% match

China’s President Xi shakes hands with Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during meeting at Great Hall of People in Beijing

China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, June 11, 2015. REUTERS/China Daily CHINA OUT.

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