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Zhao Ziwen
Reporter, China
Ziwen joined the Post in 2022, covering China’s foreign affairs. He holds degrees from Beijing Foreign Studies University and Hong Kong Baptist University. He worked for Caixin in Beijing, completed a study exchange in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and undertook a reporting stint in Washington, D.C.
Ziwen joined the Post in 2022, covering China’s foreign affairs. He holds degrees from Beijing Foreign Studies University and Hong Kong Baptist University. He worked for Caixin in Beijing, completed a study exchange in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and undertook a reporting stint in Washington, D.C.
Areas of Expertise:
Middle East, US, Asia-Pacific affairsLanguages Spoken:
Arabic, English, Mandarin
Compliance questions remain and Beijing’s approval for the spin-off is not guaranteed, observers say.
Release of defence ministry report comes amid soaring tensions with Beijing and a boost to Japan’s military budget and goals.
Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers brief Chinese counterpart on border conflict, while Beijing vows to ‘serve as a bridge’.
Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom will work with Beijing in areas ranging from oil to AI to bring ‘greater benefits’ to both countries.
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White House navigates backing long-time ally Japan while preserving trade truce with China amid fraying ties between the Asian neighbours.
Wellington says ship was to carry out surveillance and deterrence activities to bolster UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
Critical minerals, semiconductors and other commodities dominate talks as Johann Wadephul begins trip to China aimed at addressing trade.
‘Unprecedented’ exercise simulating rescue mission involving a fire aboard a cargo vessel centres on shallow, treacherous Taiwan Shoal.
Critical minerals and Ukraine war expected to be top priorities as Germany’s foreign minister travels to China.
Satellites detect new radars and electronic warfare gear at South China Sea outposts, CSIS says.
Ambassador Fu Cong sends second letter to UN chief insisting Tokyo must retract comments or bear ‘all consequences’.
The new Syrian government needs help in rebuilding, but Beijing is deeply concerned about Uygur militant groups inside the country.
Vendors of fire equipment report brisk sales, with fire extinguishers, blankets and smoke alarms among bestsellers.
Fighter-capable station near Line of Actual Control believed unlikely to derail thaw, with Beijing still holding edge in disputed area.
In first meeting with counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani, Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges new regime to act against Xinjiang militant groups.
PLA sends bomber over South China Sea for ‘routine patrol’ after the Philippines steps up joint drills with allies in the region.
Washington’s current policy is failing because it’s based on a change in assumptions that is ‘dead wrong’, according to David Firestein.
Driver of minibus carrying 13 Chinese citizens is said to have lost control of vehicle, veering off asphalt road and into a community garden.
Xi also calls for joint efforts in markets like Latin America, while Felipe says Madrid wants to cooperate on trade, tech and industry.
Opening ceremony in Guangzhou filled with symbolism while emphasising Greater Bay Area’s role in country’s development.
Researchers to put rocket through its paces as country aims for 2030 crewed lunar landing.
Chinese leader holds talks with Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing on Tuesday, days after his summit with US President Donald Trump.
The Post looks at insights shared by analysts in the US and Europe after the leaders’ high-stakes meeting in South Korea.
Proposals follow the introduction of the K visa, designed to lure young researchers to the country, amid heightened tech rivalry with the US.
Also on Asean sidelines, Beijing’s No 2 official calls for deeper economic cooperation with Australia despite recent air encounter.
National People’s Congress Standing Committee says designation strengthens ‘international community’s commitment to the one-China principle’.
He is the first Chinese leader to travel to the city state since 2018 and the trip comes as rivalry heats up between Beijing and Washington.
Recent capacity-building forum in Shanghai and poll of Americans highlight contrasting takes on a focal point in the China-US tech rivalry.
Washington has threatened entry curbs on officials and others from the region seen as ‘acting on behalf’ of the Communist Party of China.
