Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping and PM Li Qiang conveyed their congratulations to President Prabowo on the 80th Independence Day of Indonesia on Sunday, .

A newly published speech reiterates the president’s pledge to support China’s private companies as a recent survey shows many face challenges.

President Xi Jinping relies on legions of local officials to govern China’s 1.4 billion people. A rare protest over the brutal attack of a schoolgirl has inflamed concerns over their credibility.

Even after a recent rally, Chinese indexes have only just returned to levels seen in the aftermath of a dramatic bubble burst a decade ago

Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, has, with great political courage, vigorously promoted theoretical exploration and innovation, and deepened understanding of the ruling laws of Communist parties,

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said last week that he “believed” Chinese President Xi Jinping would join the Oct 26 to 28 meetings in Kuala Lumpur, though Chinese authorities have yet to confirm his participation.

Back then China tended to punish transgressions by cutting access to its consumer market, such as for Australian wine or Lithuanian beef. No longer. Now Mr Xi’s economic weaponry squeezes supply chains and the foreign industries which depend on them.

During an inspection tour to Yucun village, Anji county in East China's Zhejiang Province on August 15, 2005, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC),