When Mr Xi talks of promoting the “Yan’an spirit”, he is not suggesting a need for similar bloodletting—Mao’s orgy of violence does not feature in official mythology about the place. But it is intended as a call for ideological purity,

Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed from office on January 23. His departure means all but one of the seven members of the central military commission (CMC), which is chaired by Chinese president Xi Jinping, have lost their positions in the last three years.

Since mid-2023, at least 60 senior military officers and defense-industry executives have been placed under investigation, removed from public office or abruptly replaced.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decision to place the country’s top-ranking general under investigation is a stunning move that leaves Xi virtually alone at the top of the military hierarchy – raising deep questions about the implications for the world’s largest armed forces,

Sir Keir Starmer told Xi Jinping that he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China as the two leaders met in Beijing seeking to patch up ties strained by years of spying scandals and geopolitical tensions.

China's president was all smiles as he continued to welcome a string of Western leaders to Beijing.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, while President Donald Trump attempts to dissuade allies from Beijing.

Britain and China said an extended period of turbulence in Sino-British ties was over after face-to-face talks between Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer.

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Intel says the Chinese president wants his military to be able of invading by next year. Where did this target come from?

SIR Keir Starmer risked fresh China controversy after opening the door to hosting strongman ruler Xi Jinping in Britain. The Prime Minister hailed landmark talks with the Beijing leader as the