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.

Chinese military leadership was thrown into chaos after Chinese President Xi Jinping fired a slew of his top military leaders in an ongoing purge, the Chinese Ministry of Defense announced Thursday.

WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “made progress” on a deal to keep TikTok available in the US — and announced that he will visit Beijing early next ...

President Trump had what he called “a very productive” phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday but details were sparse about trade and a possible deal to allow TikTok to keep operating in ...