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Xi Jinping

China’s Confidence

In the complex theatre of global politics, Xi Jinping’s China stands as a self-assured protagonist, asserting its vision of a multipolar world with a conviction that borders on swagger.

Surface calm

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit next month in San Francisco will be watched closely by many. American President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the summit at a time of extreme volatility in the international system.

China’s paradox

Data furnished by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics over the weekend point to 14.6 million births in 2019, a drop of about 500,000 from the year before.

Mr Xi in Myanmar

There are two critical facets to the visit, specifically the billion-dollar charm offensive through the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure deals that are said to be on the anvil to spruce up the economy of a beleaguered nation.