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XI JINPING

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 29, 2014
Hong Kong protesters clash with police after new clampdown
Thousands of prodemocracy activists clashed with police during running scuffles in Hong Kong's gritty Mong Kok district early Saturday in a bid to reclaim part of one of the city's largest and most volatile protest sites.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 26, 2014
Hong Kong student leaders arrested as police move on protest site
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested Joshua Wong and Lester Shum, two of the student leaders at the heart of pro-democracy protests that have shaken the Asian financial hub since August, and began swiftly clearing a major demonstration site.
EDITORIALS
Nov 25, 2014
Critical time for U.S.-China ties
Finding common ground is the key to a successful U.S.-China relationship. It is one that all concerned countries should hope that they succeed.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2014
Reforming China's 'commanding heights'
Xi's effort to root out corruption has empowered both the party and the reformers. The question is how far they will take their reform ambitions.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2014
Little bang for the G-20 buck
The G-20 is not a meeting for learning or dialogue but for posturing and selfies.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 18, 2014
Britain says will not block sales of tear gas to Hong Kong
Britain said on Monday that it had decided not to block the sale of tear gas to Hong Kong, having reviewed its export policy after police there used the gas against pro-democracy protesters in September.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 12, 2014
Beijing changes the subject in Hong Kong
To maintain its pivotal role, Hong Kong needs greater accountability to the people, not less.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 11, 2014
Hong Kong protesters told to clear streets or risk arrest
Hong Kong's acting chief executive on Tuesday called on pro-democracy protesters to clear sites they have occupied for more than six weeks and warned holdouts they could face arrest, a move that could swell protest numbers.
EDITORIALS
Nov 11, 2014
A step in the right direction
A long-awaited meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping takes place in Beijing, but it's just the first step in restoring bilateral relations that have reached their lowest ebb since the two nations normalized diplomatic ties in 1972.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Awkward looks reveal hard work to come as Abe finally meets Xi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's long-sought meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was supposed to herald a fresh start to soured relations. Their body language told a different story.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 7, 2014
Tokyo admits 'differing views' on Senkakus, opening door to Abe-Xi meeting
The leaders of Japan and China appear to be set to hold their first summit-level talks since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to power nearly two years ago.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 6, 2014
In possible breakthrough, Abe and Xi likely to hold brief talks at APEC
Tokyo and Beijing are reportedly preparing for a summit between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, but a real thaw remains unlikely.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 6, 2014
An opportunity for Abe and Xi
One reason for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping's newfound flexibility toward each other may be domestic political shifts in both countries that have created a more equal balance between conservative, nationalist groups and more internationally oriented business interests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 5, 2014
U.K. loath to pressure China over Hong Kong because of trade, former governor says
Britain is not putting enough pressure on China to stick to its side of an agreement on the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty because it is worried about damaging trade links, former Hong Kong Gov. Chris Patten said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2014
Fight against Islamic State gives Obama, Xi a rare chance to agree
When the United States and China discuss cooperating against Islamic State later this month, the most prominent outcome is likely to be less criticism of each other's anti-terrorism policies.

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