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President Xi Jinping has been remarkably active on the diplomatic front over the past several days, cementing China's international standing through high-profile state visits and meetings. The most recent and striking development came on November fourteenth when Xi rolled out the full ceremonial treatment for Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This wasn't just any visit—it marked the first-ever state visit to China by a Thai monarch since the two nations established diplomatic relations. The occasion was particularly significant given that this year marks the fiftieth anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations. Xi emphasized the deep historical connections between the two countries, noting that the Thai royal family has historically profound relations with China. During their meeting, Xi proposed expanding cooperation on major infrastructure projects including the China-Thailand railway, increasing agricultural imports, and venturing into emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and digital economy. The two leaders also discussed strengthening people-to-people exchanges and cultural connectivity.
Just two days prior, on November twelfth, Xi met with Spain's King Felipe VI at the same venue, another high-level state visit. Following their meeting, both heads of state witnessed the signing of ten cooperation documents spanning trade, economy, science and technology, and education—signaling deepening economic ties with Europe.
Earlier in November, Xi sent a congratulatory message to Ireland's newly inaugurated President Catherine Connolly, reaffirming China's commitment to enhancing political mutual trust and supporting multilateralism and free trade with the island nation.
On the domestic front, Xi has been showcasing China's military and sporting achievements. He declared China's fifteenth National Games open in Guangzhou, marking his fourth consecutive appearance at the opening ceremony. Additionally, Xi attended the commissioning ceremony of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, demonstrating China's advancing naval capabilities.
It's worth noting that while these official activities paint a picture of Xi at the height of his diplomatic powers, some unconfirmed reports suggest potential turbulence within his inner circle, with suggestions that certain political allies have recently disappeared from public view. However, these reports remain speculative and lack concrete verification.
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