Xi signals China’s global role; the CCP anchors Beijing’s direction as it consolidates power amid economic and global challenges.
A Manhattan judge has sentenced Guo Wengui, a Chinese dissident-turned-US critic, to 30 years in prison after a seven-week trial found him guilty on nine counts of fraud, racketeering and money laundering. Prosecutors say he exploited followers who invested more than $1bn in ventures under his control to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Xi Jinping has stated China’s rise and a new era of international relations, stressing a shared future for humanity while vowing to modernize the military and uphold Communist Party leadership. He frames China’s approach as a response to a turbulent global order and points to stronger ties with developing nations, with Taiwan’s unification remaining a key objective.