Advertisement
Laura Zhou
Senior Correspondent, China
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Areas of Expertise:
DiplomacyLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits.
Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila.
But America’s differences with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder a swift exit, Chinese analysts say.
Foreign ministry says imposing sanctions on Keiji Furuya, who attended Yushan Forum in Taipei, is ‘a decision of deterrence and warning’.
Advertisement
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
The US president announced this week that he would visit in mid-May after putting the date back to focus on the conflict.
Chinese observers weigh in amid rising concern over Beijing’s land reclamation activities at Antelope Reef.
Satellite images suggest accelerated dredging at the disputed South China Sea reef, sparking formal complaint from Hanoi.
Neither Tokyo nor Beijing has enough incentive to compromise, observers say, signalling a new reality between Asian giants.
Foreign, defence and public security ministers are to meet after images suggested China had started land reclamation work at Antelope Reef.
Satellite images suggest that extensive work is taking place at Antelope Reef, which is also claimed by Vietnam.
Restoring tourist travel has been seen as a litmus test of Pyongyang’s willingness to rebuild relations with its biggest trading partner.
China aims to finish two highways spanning all nine land-border provinces, advance a highway on east coast and upgrade three highways into Tibet.
Invoking the legacy of WWII resistance, top diplomat cautions Tokyo against interfering in China’s affairs.
Focus on maritime law enforcement believed to highlight growing challenges facing Beijing, particularly in the South China Sea.
Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy.
Beijing says the killing of Iran’s supreme leader is ‘a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security’.
The vessel has sailed into Valparaiso’s waters as the geopolitical winds shift in the western hemisphere.
US bases in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain under attack by Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media outlet.
Old concerns about stability and security linger as other big players vie for sway over Myanmar’s rare earth bounty and strategic location.
Government departments are tasked with researching and assessing likely demands by the US leader as well as formulating possible concessions.
Top Ukrainian envoy urges Beijing to ‘walk this last mile together’ on anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
French and German foreign ministers revive talks with Beijing counterpart to respond to US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity.
As 2026 Asean chair, Manila has highlighted its push to finalise within its term a code of conduct covering the contested waters.
A senior Cambodian official tells SCMP that Phnom Penh is collaborating with Beijing, Washington and London in the investigations.
Effective January 17, the framework protects unique marine biodiversity and ecosystems in areas beyond any individual country’s jurisdiction.
Philippine president rejects calls for Manila to declare Chinese ambassador persona non grata even as frictions spike in South China Sea.
Highest level official to visit China since Gaza war highlights opportunities for China and Israel to advance ties as peace deal progresses.
Venezuelan envoy Remigio Ceballos dismisses reports US will set the price for all oil transactions between China and Venezuela.
