China's Xi Jinping Nods to 'External Uncertainties' in New Year's Speech
Read more at The Wall Street Journal
Topics
-
How Georgia and Notre Dame handled tragedy, uncertainty and then a football game over 36 hours in New Orleans
In the aftermath of a deadly attack that killed 14 people, officials at the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and Notre Dame dealt with a situation unlike any they had faced before.ESPN - 11h -
China Reckons With Years of Excess
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.MarketWatch - 10h -
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.ABC News - 10h -
Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - 2d -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - 2d -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - 3d
More from The Wall Street Journal
-
Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist Cecilia Sala
The case of the prominent Italian journalist detained in Iran is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Iran’s shadow war with the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - 9h -
South Korea's Impeached President Fends Off Arrest Attempt Over Martial-Law Decree
Yoon Suk Yeol’s bodyguards thwarted investigators in another tense showdown resulting from his short-lived martial law decree.The Wall Street Journal - 19h -
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - 20h -
What the End of Unrwa Would Mean for Palestinians
Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank
The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.The Wall Street Journal - 1d
More in World
-
Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Updates from the New Year’s Test at the SCG Steve Smith falls five short of 10,000 Test runs milestone Any thoughts? Email Tanya 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) Konstas ...The Guardian - 18m -
Hubert Hurkacz gives Poland early edge over Kazakhstan in United Cup semi-final
World No 16 beats Alexander Shevchenko 6-3 6-2 in 57 minutes Iga Swiatek faces Elena Rybakina in women’s singles Poland have taken a 1-0 lead in their United Cup semi-final against Kazakhstan ...The Guardian - 52m -
Ukraine war briefing: Five killed and homes damaged in series of Russian and Ukrainian attacks
Residential area in Chernigiv, north of Kyiv, among those hit as Zelenskyy says Russia launched 300 attack drones and nearly 20 missiles in first three days of 2025. What we know on day 1,045. ...The Guardian - 2h -
Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83
Born Alfred Jesse Smith, his smash title has repeatedly been used in film and television shows. Soul singer Brenton Wood has died at the age of 83, TMZ and Variety reported. Wood’s manager Manny ...The Guardian - 2h -
Sam Kerr takes huge step on road to recovery from serious knee injury
Matildas captain joins Chelsea training camp in Portugal Striker has been sidelined for a year after rupturing ACL Sam Kerr is stepping up her recovery from a long-term knee injury at Chelsea ...The Guardian - 2h