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Amber Wang
Senior Reporter, China
Amber Wang is a reporter for the China desk, and focuses on Chinese politics and diplomacy. She joined the Post in 2021, and previously worked for The New York Times and Southern Metropolis Daily.
Amber Wang is a reporter for the China desk, and focuses on Chinese politics and diplomacy. She joined the Post in 2021, and previously worked for The New York Times and Southern Metropolis Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics, diplomacy, cross-strait relationsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
Jinglei-1 and H-6N strategic bomber combination completes nuclear triad, boosts second-strike capability, military magazine says.
Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say.
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PLA Daily describes upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles as offensive weapons capable of targeting neighbouring countries.
Seizing Kharg Island may ‘give the US greater leverage to pressure Iran into making concessions’: South China Sea analyst.
Main opposition Kuomintang and smaller Taiwan People’s Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November.
Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.
Beijing sends 26 sorties over the weekend, coinciding with comments by Taiwanese leader claiming the island is ‘sovereign’.
In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
The Gulf of Tonkin will be the backdrop this week for naval activities despite a five-decade maritime dispute.
Passage signals US’ commitment to ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’, says US Seventh Fleet, after Beijing monitored and tracked aircraft.
Tehran’s retaliation against Washington’s Gulf allies offers lessons for a potential Taiwan conflict, analysts say.
Dong Jun’s remarks stressing prudence as Xi-Trump summit looms and amid Iran war suggest no military action on Taiwan for now, analysts say.
Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending.
Analysts say the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting.
Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.
China’s foreign ministry reports more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran.
Analysts cite pressure from Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is likely to be a focal point.
Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.
Taiwanese media attributes slow post-pandemic recovery to cross-strait tensions, partial travel bans.
Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show.
Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market.
Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones.
PLA plans to crack down on ‘fakery that undermines combat capability’, soon after top generals placed under corruption investigation.
Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow.
A PLA Daily article links corrupt practices with damage to combat readiness – Xi Jinping’s top priority.
Dialogue channel could pave the way for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun.
Western hemisphere port call by Silk Road Ark comes just weeks after US ousted Venezuelan leader.
