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Xi Jinping

Also known as: President Xi · Chinese President Xi Jinping · President Xi Jinping

2026-05-132026-06-13

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  1. May 2026
  2. Daily News Botswana

    China and Pakistan should accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, and achieve more results in all-weather cooperation between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.

    Xi urges faster building of closer China-Pakistan community with shared future in new era
  3. Daily News Botswana

    Now locals are pursuing modern economic revitalization after winning a historic battle against poverty under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

    Under Xi China builds on anti-poverty gains with rural revitalization drive
  4. Daily News Botswana

    Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for tea at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday evening, adding a warm personal touch to the conclusion of Putin's 25th visit to China.

    Xi's Tea Diplomacy Brews Harmony
  5. Daily News Botswana

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex.

    Xi cites philosophy of harmony to promote China-U.S. coexistence
  6. Daily News Botswana

    Some observers fear that China and the United States may repeat the historical pattern of major-power rivalry known as the "Thucydides Trap." Yet, Chinese President Xi Jinping has rejected this notion: "There is no such thing as a 'Thucydides Trap' in the world.

    Why Xi rejects major-power rivalry in China-U.S. ties
  7. Daily News Botswana

    President Xi Jinping has used a maritime metaphor to elaborate how China-U.S. relations should be steered through uncertainty.

    Ensuring steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations
World & Region

Xi urges closer China-Pakistan community of shared future

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Chinese President Xi Jinping told Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday that the two countries should accelerate building a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future and achieve more results in all-weather cooperation, while also bringing benefits to both peoples and promoting regional peace and stability.

31 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Sunday 31 May

  1. Xi urges closer China-Pakistan community of shared future

    Chinese President Xi Jinping told Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday that the two countries should accelerate building a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future and achieve more results in all-weather cooperation, while also bringing benefits to both peoples and promoting regional peace and stability.

    31 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Friday 29 May

  1. China pursues rural revitalization after poverty eradication campaign

    Under President Xi Jinping's leadership, China's eight-year poverty alleviation campaign lifted nearly 100 million rural residents above the national poverty line; the nation now focuses on all-around revitalization for the roughly 450 million people in the countryside, with solar panel projects in rural areas like Yunnan Province providing income and environmental benefits.

    29 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 21 May

  1. Xi hosts Putin for tea, agrees on treaty extension

    Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for tea at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday evening, concluding Putin's 25th visit to China. The two leaders agreed to further extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation and witnessed the signing of 20 cooperation documents on economy, trade, media and education.

    21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Xi uses Chinese philosophy to promote China-U.S. coexistence

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, where Xi explained the traditional Chinese philosophy of "Hehe" (peace, harmony and coexistence) to Trump as a foundation for a stable China-U.S. relationship. Trump concluded his state visit and departed for Washington on Friday.

    19 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Xi rejects "Thucydides Trap" in China-U.S. relations framework

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has rejected the notion of a "Thucydides Trap" between China and the United States, stating that such a trap does not exist but could be created by repeated strategic miscalculations. Xi has emphasized that avoiding such miscalculations requires candid dialogue on key issues, particularly Taiwan and trade.

    13 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

  2. Xi uses maritime metaphor for managing China-U.S. relations

    President Xi Jinping has used a maritime metaphor to describe how China-U.S. relations should navigate uncertainty, ahead of a state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China from May 13 to 15.

    13 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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