Held in Beijing, the Congress happens only twice a decade.
During the opening speech on Oct.
16, Xi maintained China's stance on a number of issues that are contentious with the West.
We must strengthen our sense of hardship, adhere to the bottom-line thinking, be prepared for danger in times of peace, prepare for a rainy day, , Xi Jinping, President of China, via NBC News.
... and be ready to withstand major tests of high winds and high waves, Xi Jinping, President of China, via NBC News.
Analysts noted Xi's confidence as the Congress has unfolded.
He’s confident in terms of his control over the party, control over the direction of policy, Richard McGregor, Lowy Institute, via NBC News.
Whether he’s confident over the economy and the impact of Covid-19, who knows, Richard McGregor, Lowy Institute, via NBC News.
Xi's continued leadership is positive for some state-sponsored analysts who focus on China's burgeoning GDP.
For the last 10 years under the leadership of President Xi, China has taken big strides forward, Wang Huiyao, Center for China and Globalization, via NBC News.
Those achievements have certainly strengthened the president’s leadership, Wang Huiyao, Center for China and Globalization, via NBC News.
However, Xi's grip on power spells disaster for civil rights in the nation for others.
It’s devastating, especially for someone who was born in the 1980s, because we grew up in a country that was becoming more prosperous and more liberalized, Yaqiu Wang, Human Rights Watch, via NBC News.
You felt things were getting better, people felt empowered and felt a sense of pride, Yaqiu Wang, Human Rights Watch, via NBC News
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Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's presidential run-off with 53.7% of the votes, campaigning on a platform of opening Iran to the world and promising unity. International leaders, including Putin and Modi, have congratulated Pezeshkian. Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince affirmed commitment to improving ties with Iran, while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev invited Pezeshkian to strengthen bilateral relations. Venezuela and China expressed optimism about Iran's future under Pezeshkian, and Iraq and Pakistan emphasised enhancing regional cooperation. Kuwait's Emir wished success for Iran's new president, and Syrian President Assad pledged to deepen strategic ties. Pezeshkian faces expectations to manage domestic challenges and international relations, with global leaders expecting Iran to play a stabilising role in the region under his leadership.
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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan. He met with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, emphasising strong ties. Putin also discussed trade and cooperation in energy and agriculture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Additionally, he held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting economic collaboration. Putin concluded by meeting with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Astana on July 4th.
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In a recent Economic Survey 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Indian economy is reported to be on a strong footing, showcasing remarkable resilience in the face of geopolitical challenges. This 476-page document highlights the consolidation of post-Covid recovery and the stability maintained by fiscal and monetary policies. Despite global volatility, India's economic growth continues to expand. Watch the full analysis and key insights from the Economic Survey 2023-24.
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