Xi Jinping is not known for his easy smiles. China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sought to expand mutual investment with Russia and affirmed Beijing's commitment to advance ties despite "turbulent" external conditions, Chinese state media reported.

President Trump, during an interview that aired Sunday night on CBS's "60 Minutes," said: NORAH O'DONNELL: Who's tougher to deal with, Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping? PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Both tough.

Leaders of Pacific countries and territories, including China’s Xi Jinping, are gathering in South Korea for a major summit Friday. But the leader of one global powerhouse is conspicuously absent: Donald Trump.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have taken steps to mend their countries' fractured ties.

At an Asia-Pacific summit, the Chinese leader urged countries to “resist unilateral bullying,” an appeal that seemed at odds with his country’s recent actions.

FIFPRO’s World XI for 2025 has now been revealed after over 20,000 players cast their votes to decide the top talents across the globe.

Pedri and Lamine Yamal in the FIFPRO World XI – FC Barcelona Confirmation has come through. Pedri and Lamine Yamal have been included in the men’s football best eleven of 2025 based on the annual award from the FIFPRO organisation, recognising them as two of the best players from the 2024/25 season.