Xi Jinping
WATCH THE WORLD BURN
CLEAN UP YOUR ACT
opinion
NO LOVE-FEST
The president was gracious but tough, candid but thoughtful, and unlike his predecessor, did not sell out the country to a dictator.
BABY STEPS
The Russian president will reportedly be heading to China after months of cowering from the International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him.
THE PURGE
Xi Jinping is cleaning house—disappearing top Chinese officials and replacing them with loyal allies.
WITHOUT A TRACE
China’s foreign minister hasn’t been seen in public for weeks, fueling reports that range from a mystery illness to a secret celebrity affair.
opinion
COOL IT, NEW COLD WARRIORS
Both sides emphasize communications, stability key to challenging superpower relationship.
DEAD ON ARRIVAL
The top U.S. diplomat is finally heading to Beijing after months of delays and cancellations—but recent events could make for some awkward meetings.
opinion
CENSORSHIP WITHOUT BORDERS
Twitter and other U.S. tech companies are allowing authoritarians like China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narenda Modi to determine what people can say—all over the world.