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Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the President of the People's Republic of China, serving as the paramount leader of the country. He holds the top positions in the party, state, and military, overseeing China's domestic and foreign policy.

Why it’s in the news: He is in the news due to his escalating strategic competition with the United States and his upcoming hosting of the APEC forum.

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his three-day state visit to Washington on November 9, 2017. The US Congress and policy community are analyzing the outcomes of his meeting with President Donald Trump.
  • US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to establish an AI safety channel during their talks in Washington on January 17, 2025.
  • The 55-year-old People's Liberation Army major general oversees President Xi Jinping's security.
  • Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House for a state dinner on Thursday.
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