Xi Jinping: day-by-day archive

One page per day of coverage, with the reported locations and every source headline published that day.

Oct 2026

  • 1 Oct 2026

    On October 1, 2026, Xi Jinping was reported in coverage from China Daily to have stated that national rejuvenation is unstoppable. According to reports from The Japan Times and Fox Business, Xi was the subject of discussions regarding a case involving Jimmy Lai and a $30 billion trade deal involving Donald Trump. Additionally, The Chosun Ilbo reported that Kim Jong-un sent a message to Xi in recognition of the anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.

Sept 2026

  • 30 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping was reported to have concluded a state visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with President Donald Trump and attended a state dinner. According to coverage from the South China Morning Post and Bloomberg, the discussions between the two leaders included the status of political prisoners and the case of Jimmy Lai. Following his return to China, reports from CGTN and Reuters stated that Xi attended a ceremony at the Monument to the People's Heroes and delivered remarks regarding the resilience of the Chinese economy ahead of the country's 77th anniversary.

  • 27 Sept 2026

    Reported in Washington, DC.

  • 25 Sept 2026

    Reported in Washington, DC.

  • 24 Sept 2026

    Reported in Washington, DC.

  • 23 Sept 2026

    Reported in Washington, DC.

  • 16 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping was reported to be preparing for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to coverage from Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and UA.NEWS. Reports also noted that Xi sent a congratulatory message to Jilin University on its 80th anniversary, as stated by Xinhua and China Daily. Additionally, coverage from the South China Morning Post mentioned his administration's involvement in the Xiangshan Forum.

  • 15 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping was reported to be attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi, according to coverage from the Tibetan Review and The Tribune. Media outlets including Reuters, the Financial Times, and Bloomberg reported on preparations for an upcoming summit between Xi and U.S. President Donald Trump. Additionally, China Daily and UA.NEWS reported that Xi issued statements calling for police to uphold their duties and serve the public.

  • 14 Sept 2026

    Reported in Washington, DC.

  • 13 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where he participated in sessions, a photo exhibition, and a tree-planting ceremony. According to coverage from various outlets, he proposed five strategic initiatives, including the creation of an open-source AI platform and plans to deepen cooperation among BRICS nations and the Global South. Following the conclusion of the summit, it was reported by multiple sources that Xi Jinping departed from New Delhi.

  • 12 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping was reported in attendance at the 2026 BRICS summit, according to coverage from The Guardian and Wikipedia. Reports from The Guardian and CNBC noted that his presence at the event occurred amid a thaw in relations between China and India, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing the importance of border peace. France 24 reported on the joint statement issued by the 11 member nations during the summit.

  • 11 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping was reported to be in India to attend the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi, according to coverage from U.S. News & World Report, Ratopati, and other outlets. Media reports focused on his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, border issues, and diplomatic relations. Additionally, teleSUR English reported that Xi Jinping ordered national safety inspections following a shipyard fire in China.

  • 10 Sept 2026

    Xi Jinping was reported to be traveling to New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS summit, according to coverage from multiple outlets including The Hindu and Anadolu Ajansı. Reports indicated that this visit marks his first trip to India since 2019 and includes plans for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, coverage from sources such as Rediff and the South China Morning Post noted that Xi Jinping ordered an investigation into a cargo vessel fire at a shipyard in Qingdao.

  • 9 Sept 2026

    On September 9, 2026, Xi Jinping was reported to be in Beijing, where he held a series of meetings, a banquet, and a visit to the Temple of Heaven with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to coverage from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago. Additional reporting from the Financial Times, Reuters, Nikkei Asia, and other outlets discussed his diplomatic efforts with India, the legacy of Mao Zedong, potential leadership succession, and ongoing negotiations regarding Russia-China gas pipeline pricing. Further coverage from Barron's, Electrek, and TradingView addressed the status of U.S.-China relations and economic policies.

  • 2 Sept 2026

    Reported in Cairo.

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