Xi Jinping
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Xi Jinping is a Chinese statesman and politician who has served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chairman of the Party Central Military Commission (CMC) since 2012, and the president of China and chairman of the State Central Military Commission since 2013. Xi has been the leader of the fifth generation of Chinese leadership since 2012.
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Jul 11, 2026
Far Right
Xi spoke at the July 1 ceremony marking the CCP's 105th anniversary, repeatedly emphasizing 'struggle' and the Party's role in censorship.
Pro-reform critics see Xi's 'struggle' rhetoric as a cover for deeper authoritarian control and a signal that political censorship will only intensify.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Left
Xi held phone talks with Trump and met Serbian president, reinforcing diplomatic ties and cooperation on Korea.
Praised for advancing China's global leadership and maintaining stable US relations despite tensions.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Left
The Chinese president reaffirmed Taiwan as a core interest in a phone call with Trump.
Praised for upholding the One-China principle and shrinking space for 'Taiwan independence' illusions.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Right
Delivered a speech on the Party's 105th anniversary emphasizing 'struggle' and censorship, as reported by China Digital Times.
Pro-reform observers criticize Xi for reinforcing authoritarian control and dismissing any opening for political reform.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Right
Chinese President's military is linking missile test to historical grievances and expanding territorial claims.
Market liberals view his policies as aggressive authoritarianism that undermines rule-based trade and regional stability.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Left
Xi held a phone call with President Trump to discuss bilateral ties and the Korean Peninsula, and also met with the Serbian president to deepen cooperation.
Praised for steady diplomacy that manages US differences while advancing Belt and Road partnerships.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Left
Hosted North Korea's premier in a show of strategic partnership.
Reformists see Xi's move as reinforcing the axis Iran needs to navigate, but worry it deepens dependence on authoritarian patrons.
Jul 10, 2026
Lean Left
Xi spoke with US President Donald Trump about bilateral relations and the Korean Peninsula, and also held talks with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Praised for advancing China's global diplomatic influence and managing major power relations with the US.
Jul 10, 2026
Far Right
Delivered a speech on July 1 emphasizing 'struggle' as the Party marks its 105th anniversary.
Pro-reform critics see this as a reaffirmation of repressive orthodoxy and a green light for harsher censorship.
Jul 10, 2026
Far Left
Referenced in the Xi-Trump call where Taiwan was reaffirmed as a core interest.
Praised for defending China's sovereignty and steering US relations without concessions on Taiwan.