Xi Jinping

Insights from Chun Han Wong.

Why does the Chinese Communist Party leader make a point of celebrating China’s most famous protest movement?

Xi has prepared an "important speech" and the six leaders are expected to jointly sign an "important political document.”

China is finally taking concrete steps toward mediation, but its “pro-Russia neutrality” remains very much in evidence.

Sun Yat-sen, the father of China’s 1911 revolution, has inspired opposite impulses among those who claim his legacy.

Anyone seriously considering China playing a role as peacemaker in Ukraine needs to wrestle with its constant and overt declarations of “unswerving” partnership with Russia.

Understanding the meaning of the dueling trips requires a closer look at the larger context of China and Japan’s recent international diplomatic efforts. 

While Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.

“If the United States and the West hope to resolve the Ukrainian crisis they should support China’s proposals for peace.”

Xi will visit Moscow on March 20-22 as speculation grows China is going to push harder for a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine.