Joseph Torigian, an academic and researcher, spent nine years on this question. The result is The Party’s Interests Comes First, a biography of Mr Xi’s father, Xi Zhongxun – who was himself purged by the Chinese Communist Party.

At least 36 people were killed and more than 250 were injured due to a massive fire in a high rise residential building in Hong Kong.Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences and urged the city to contain the disaster swiftly.

On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the ongoing progress in U.S.-China trade ties after a phone call with President Donald Trump. This comes after it was reported that Washington is considering allowing Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) to

Trump described the U.S.-China relationship as "very strong" and characterized the morning call as "very good."

Earlier this month, Taiwan's foreign ministry said it received official notification that the Trump administration approved a US$330 million arms sales to Taiwan, including fighter jet parts.

Chinese state media reported some of what was discussed in the phone call that took place on Monday, local time.

President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Beijing in April, citing a strong personal rapport with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The leaders discussed trade, Ukraine, and fentanyl during a recent phone call,

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's backing for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sending a birthday message that pledged continued support for the country's sovereignty at a time of rising tension with the United States.