Oct 24 More tensions with China expected, as leader Xi Jinping tightens control with third term By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping awarded himself another five-year term as leader of the ruling Communist Party and called for self-reliance in technology, a stronger military… Continue reading
Oct 23 China’s Xi expands power as head of ruling party, promotes allies to inner circle By Joe McDonald, Associated Press President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of… Continue reading
Oct 22 China reaffirms President Xi Jinping’s dominance, removes Premier Li Keqiang By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China's ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping's continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader. Continue reading
Oct 19 As Xi prepares for third term as China’s head, fellow leaders still to be revealed By Associated Press Xi Jinping is primed to receive a third five-year term as head of China's ruling Communist Party on Sunday. What's unknown is who will join him for the next five years on the party's leading bodies. Continue reading
Oct 18 China claims right to protect consulate after report of protester assault, U.K. demands explanation By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press China’s Foreign Ministry says its diplomatic missions abroad have the right to “take necessary measures” to maintain security after British police opened an investigation into the assault of a Hong Kong protester. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 7:03 Chinese President Xi outlines vision for his nation’s role in the world By Nick Schifrin The Chinese Communist Party is expected to announce a third term for President Xi Jinping, formally doing away with term limits for that office. In a major speech, Xi emphasized the need to become more adept at deploying China's military… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 8:52 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on new polls ahead of midterms, candidates focusing on economy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll that shows good signs for the GOP. Continue watching
Oct 17 China’s Communist Party congress expected to reappoint Xi Jinping as leader By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The overarching theme emerging from China’s ongoing Communist Party congress is one of continuity, not change. Continue reading
Oct 16 President Xi Jinping calls for Chinese military growth as party congress opens By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party's control over society and the economy. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 7:52 Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority amid fears of a return to one-man politics By Patrick Fok China is holding its most important political meeting in decades. The Communist Party’s 20th National Congress will see a shake-up of the country’s leadership but the top job is all but secured with President Xi Jinping to remain at the… Continue watching