Xi's political ideas and principles, known as Xi Jinping Thought, have been incorporated into the party and national constitutions.

4 days ago · Xi Jinping (b. 1953) is a Chinese politician and government official who has served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since 2012 and as the president of the …

4 days ago · By reaching back to Maoist tactics of “rectification,” the Chinese leader is signaling that control over the gun requires a state of perpetual cleansing.

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Dec 29, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Xi Jinping to learn about the leader of the People’s Republic of China.

2 days ago · A childhood friend that Xi called his “big brother,” Zhang rose to prominence following the initial waves of dismissals—a move seen as placing a trusted ally at the helm of the military.

Feb 6, 2026 · Stay on top of Xi Jinping latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Feb 5, 2026 · China's leader has held separate talks with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, stressing a need for closer ties with Moscow while urging "mutual respect" with Washington.

Mar 14, 2024 · Xi has been focused on reshaping the "competition mechanism" through reform. He advocated the necessity of reforming the Party, which has been in existence for over a century, …

Feb 12, 2026 · Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare public reference to a recent crackdown which saw the country's top military general removed.