# Xi Jinping
Latest news and articles about Xi Jinping
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The Thief in the Heart: Xi’s Purge of ‘Fake Loyalty’ Within the PLA Air Force
China's Western Theater Command Air Force is undergoing an aggressive political purge following the downfall of top military leaders He Weidong and Miao Hua. The campaign targets 'fake loyalty' and 'ideological rot,' linking political purity directly to combat readiness and the PLA's 2027 modernization goals.
Xi Reaffirms Party Grip on the Guns as PLA and PAP Rank-and-File Praise 'Important' Speech
Xi Jinping’s speech to PLA and PAP delegations was presented by Chinese military media as drawing enthusiastic support across the forces, emphasizing Party control, combat readiness, and continued modernization. The remarks reinforce Xi’s long-term campaign to centralize political oversight of the military and have implications for China’s regional posture and deterrence calculus.
Wang Yi Frames China as a Global Stabiliser as Beijing Prepares for a Big Year of Summit Diplomacy
At an NPC press conference, Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented China as an essential stabiliser in a volatile world, promoting Xi Jinping’s summit diplomacy, a global governance initiative backed by over 150 states and organisations, and a call for ceasefire in the Iran crisis. He urged managed, respectful relations with the United States and pledged enhanced protection for Chinese citizens overseas.
Xi’s 14th Visit to the PLA Delegation Underscores Enduring Priorities: Party Control, Tech-Driven Modernisation and Legalisation of the Military
Xi Jinping’s 14th visit to the PLA delegation reiterates a durable blueprint for China’s military: firm Party control, institutional and legal reforms, and a technology-driven push to upgrade combat capability. The speech underscores continuity rather than new policy, but its repeated themes deepen the signal that Beijing intends to sustain an accelerated, innovation-focused military modernisation.
Xi Revives Lei Feng’s Legacy as a Tool of Civic Morality and Party Cohesion
On Lei Feng Memorial Day, state commentary highlighted Xi Jinping’s repeated urging since the 18th Party Congress to make the “Lei Feng spirit” an everyday practice. The revival of this moral campaign aims to promote volunteerism and social cohesion, serving the Party’s broader goals of stability and ideological influence while raising questions about symbolic action versus structural reform.
Classmates in the South Pacific: How China’s Diplomats Turn Local Ties into Strategic Reach
Two veteran Chinese diplomats, classmates from the same foreign‑affairs academy, describe how their careers came to intersect in the South Pacific, where China has deepened ties with island states through disaster relief, high‑level visits and diplomatic initiatives. Their story illustrates Beijing’s broader effort to translate ideological and strategic priorities — from the Maritime Silk Road to the "community of shared future" — into practical influence in a geopolitically sensitive region.
Xi-led Politburo Endorses Draft 15th Five‑Year Plan, Signals Continued State‑led Push for High‑Quality Growth
China’s Politburo, chaired by Xi Jinping, reviewed the draft 15th Five‑Year Plan and the government work report ahead of the NPC session, praising the 14th plan’s achievements and setting priorities for 2026–30. The leadership signalled continued state‑led efforts to boost high‑quality growth, tech self‑reliance, and domestic demand while using active fiscal and moderately loose monetary policy to stabilise the economy.
Singing to Fight: How the PLA Uses Heroic Memory to Cement a ‘Win-Ready’ Army
China’s military media released footage of troops singing a patriotic song tied to Korean War hero Qiu Shaoyun, blending historical martyrdom with contemporary calls to “fight and win.” The portrayal is a deliberate mix of morale-building and political signalling as the PLA modernises and faces more frequent regional tensions. The episode highlights how Beijing fuses cultural programming with force development to shape troop identity and communicate resolve to domestic and international audiences.
Xi Orders a Strategic Upgrade to China’s Science Fund to Push for Original Breakthroughs and Tech Self‑Reliance
Xi Jinping has instructed China’s National Natural Science Foundation Commission to strengthen and strategically reorient funding for basic research, deepen grant reforms, and support original scientific breakthroughs to advance technological self‑reliance. The move elevates basic science as a national priority while foreshadowing more targeted funding, tougher incentives for originality and cautious expansion of international cooperation.
Xi Reviews Troops by Video, Urges Holiday Vigilance and Combat-Ready Training
Xi Jinping conducted a video inspection of multiple PLA units on 10 February, delivering Lunar New Year greetings while urging sustained combat readiness and praising recent political rectification and anti-corruption efforts. The outreach highlights the Chinese leadership’s dual focus on tighter Party control and accelerating multi-domain military capability.
Xi Conducts Pre‑New Year Video Inspection of PLA, Spotlighting High‑Tech Units and Readiness
Xi Jinping conducted a nationwide video inspection of the PLA on February 10, reviewing readiness across land, sea, air, rocket, space, cyber and logistics units and offering Lunar New Year greetings. The exercise underscores Beijing’s focus on joint, high‑technology capabilities and centralized civilian control of the military.
Ahead of Lunar New Year, Xi Uses Video Inspection to Showcase Multi‑Domain Military Readiness
Xi Jinping conducted a video inspection of PLA units on February 10 ahead of the Lunar New Year, addressing conventional and specialised forces and highlighting readiness across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. The event served both as domestic reassurance and an international signal about China’s integrated military capabilities and logistics preparedness.