In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.

Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute

Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute - The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Ma

Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decision to place the country’s top-ranking general under investigation is a stunning move that leaves Xi virtually alone at the top of the military hierarchy – raising deep questions about the implications for the world’s largest armed forces,

China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam

BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to strengthen ties with Vietnam in a call to its newly re-appointed leader, according to Chinese state media on Monday, saying the two nations should enhance cooperation in regional and international affairs.

Analysis-'Nobody is safe': China's Xi targets his close ally in purge

By Mei Mei Chu, Antoni Slodkowski and Michael Martina BEIJING/WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China’s investigation into its top general is taking President Xi Jinping’s years-long corruption purge
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How China’s Trade Surplus Recently Hit the $1-Trillion Mark for the First Time

Despite the aggressive protectionist measures of its largest economic rival, the United States, China recently crossed a trade-surplus milestone, surpassing $1 trillion for the first time. China’s future growth prospects appear strong if it continues on its path of diversification and productivity gains while strengthening trade alliances.

China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

(Corrects Jan 24 story to remove incorrect reference to Zhang's Moscow visit in November as last public appearance in paragraph 7, adds December appearance) Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's most senior general is under investigation,

As Trump sows division, China says it’s the calm, dependable leader the world needs

As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up threats to take control of Greenland, vowing to levy tariffs on opponents of that bid, and leaking private messages from European leaders – Beijing took the cue to position itself as an alternative global leader.

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit

China responded by imposing duties of 100% on Canadian canola oil and meal and 25% on pork and seafood. It added a 75.8% tariff on canola seeds last August. Collectively, the import taxes effectively closed the Chinese market to Canadian canola exports, an industry group said.