September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to fast-track the establishment of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) development bank, pledging $1.4 billion in loans over three years to boost the bloc’s economic influence. Speaking at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Xi…
April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Xi Jinping addressed the US-China trade war for the first time, stating that China is “not afraid” of external pressures. He criticised trade wars as having “no winners” and rejected reliance on foreign aid, highlighting China’s history of self-reliance. The…
March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping met with global CEOs in Beijing to attract foreign investment and support China’s slowing economy amid geopolitical tensions. Beijing faces challenges reassuring investors about its $18 trillion economy, with concerns over strict regulations, crackdowns on foreign…