David Pierson

Hong Kong

China Correspondent at The New York Times

Correspondent at the @nytimes covering the geopolitics of China. Previously at the @latimes. Hong Kong native. Mets fan. [email protected]

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How Xi and Putin Got Closer

4 days ago | businessandamerica.com | David Pierson |Melanie Bencosme |Rebecca Suner |Laura Salaberry

In terms of geopolitical bromances, this is it. David Pierson, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times covering China, explains how President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, are closer than ever before. Source link
Análise | Xi Jinping já esperava e vinha se preparando para guerra comercial com os EUA há anos

4 days ago | estadao.com.br | David Pierson

Xi Jinping vem se preparando para este momento há anos. Em abril de 2020, muito antes de o presidente Donald Trump lançar uma guerra comercial que abalaria a economia global, o principal líder da China realizou uma reunião com altos funcionários do Partido Comunista e expôs sua visão para virar o jogo contra os Estados Unidos em um confronto. As tensões entre seu governo e a primeira administração Trump estavam em ebulição devido a uma rodada anterior de tarifas e restrições tecnológicas.
This Is the Trade Conflict Xi Jinping Has Been Waiting For

4 days ago | nytimes.com | David Pierson

News AnalysisFor years, the leader of China has planned to make the world dependent on its exports and know-how. But the strategy has costs for his own country. When the Trump administration put huge tariffs on Chinese goods, Xi Jinping was able to go on the offensive. Credit... Eric Lee/The New York Times News AnalysisFor years, the leader of China has planned to make the world dependent on its exports and know-how. But the strategy has costs for his own country.
This Is the Trade Conflict Xi Jinping Has Been Waiting For

4 days ago | flipboard.com | David Pierson

8 hours agoPhilippines: Fighter Jet Pilot Shares View From the Sky During US Philippines Military ExercisePhilippines - May 03, 2025 Aparri, Philippines - On May 3, 2025, U.S. Marines with Marine Fighting Squadron 323 conducted routine exercises during Exercise Balikatan 25. The operations took place over the South China Sea as part of the joint annual training between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin rebuke US, cement ties ahead of WWII anniversary in Moscow

5 days ago | telegraphindia.com | David Pierson

The leaders hold talks at Kremlin, part of a state visit that Moscow organised for Xi before his attendance alongside other foreign leaders on Friday at a military parade in Red Square Paul Sonne, David Pierson Published 09.05.25, 10:27 AM Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Thursday Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel via Reuters President Vladimir V.
Putin and Xi rebuke U.S. and vow to strengthen ties

6 days ago | seattletimes.com | David Pierson

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, issued a joint rebuke to Washington on Thursday, a day before celebrations in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The leaders held talks at the Kremlin, part of a state visit that Moscow organized for Xi before his attendance alongside other foreign leaders Friday at a military parade in Red Square.
Putin and Xi Present a United Front as They Face an Unpredictable Trump

6 days ago | nytimes.com | David Pierson

The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, hailed their alliance a day ahead of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, presented their countries as guardians of stability and historical memory on Thursday, at a meeting in Moscow a day before celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Putin and Xi present a united front as they face an unpredictable Trump

6 days ago | bostonglobe.com | David Pierson

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, presented their countries as guardians of stability and historical memory Thursday, at a meeting in Moscow a day before celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The leaders made public remarks before talks in the Kremlin, part of a separate state visit that Moscow has organized for Xi, its most important partner.
Fentanyl could be key to trade stand-off between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

1 week ago | afr.com | David Pierson |Joy Dong

David Pierson and Joy DongMay 4, 2025 – 3.54pm or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Hong Kong | When Donald Trump was first in the White House trying to strike a trade deal with China, Beijing tried to curry favour with the US president by banning all variants of the powerful synthetic opioid, fentanyl.
As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

1 week ago | nytimes.com | David Pierson |Joy Dong

Chinese officials have long used their willingness to cooperate to stem the flow of fentanyl to the United States as leverage in talks over broader disputes. When Donald J. Trump was first in the White House trying to strike a trade deal with China, Beijing tried to curry favor with the American president by banning all variants of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.

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