Some analysts believed that Xi, who had previously yoked his legitimacy to reunification with Taiwan, is bent on realizing this vision. While, in the past, Chinese leaders spoke about reunification as something to be achieved in the long run, it is the number one priority on the agenda these
Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the National Congress appears to provide assurance of reducing the use of coal as the focal point in energy production mix but the international community raises concerns over the leader's allusions to the country's energy strategy.
Notably, a PSC protects a single strategic point, such as an embassy, port or military base. Mercator Institute for Chinese Studies (MERICS), in a 2018 report noted that there are 5,000 registered Chinese PSCs and some 3,200 personnel operating in several countries including Pakistan and Ira
This follows the recent surge in targeted attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan by Sindh and ethnic Baloch rebels. In the wake of increasing attacks, Beijing has expressed concerns about the inadequate security measures by Islamabad.
Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday held a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that focussed on expanding cooperation on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Both leaders discussed broad-based cooperation in the economy and exchanged views on regional and global developments.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, becoming the first head of state to visit China since Xi's re-election as General Secretary of the Chinese communist party for the third time.
As Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping won the historic third term through the 20th National Congress, the analyst believes that the new Politburo Standing Committee has no counterbalance or checks and balances as all the members of the new system are President "faithful".
The world is not biting with Sinologists of all hues dubbing Xi's policy concepts as no more than a rhetorical flourish before the faithful. Because the Xi-speak was laced with nationalist fervour and war-mongering in equal measure.