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Cao Jiaxuan
Reporter, China
Cao Jiaxuan joined the SCMP in 2025 and covers China’s diplomacy and foreign relations. She has an academic background in economics and international journalism and previously reported from Hong Kong on China's economic affairs.
Cao Jiaxuan joined the SCMP in 2025 and covers China’s diplomacy and foreign relations. She has an academic background in economics and international journalism and previously reported from Hong Kong on China's economic affairs.
Areas of Expertise:
Diplomacy, economy, markets
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Analysts say German chancellor’s talks in Beijing helped build rapport with Chinese leaders and halt confrontation.
After meeting Chinese leader, German chancellor calls for closer trade relations to unlock opportunities and drive economic prosperity.
The big question is whether a weaker hand for US president at coming Beijing summit will give any advantage to China.
Trade deficit is likely to be top priority for German chancellor on his first official visit to China since taking office.
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There is no substitute for top-level engagement given the issues at stake, Nicholas Burns says.
Lack of Russian involvement in the mega-projects is seen as part of a broader structural shift as the region moves ‘closer to the world’.
United Nations chief has warned of financial collapse due to unpaid fees, a situation also said to reflect a shift in how US sees the body.
Analysts expect the deals with Washington and Brussels to give New Delhi leverage with Beijing and may even slow the thaw.
Beijing holds rare same-day talks with Kremlin and White House as powers face headwinds at home, energy uncertainties and nuclear pact’s end.
Manila reportedly issued a notice warning of military exercises across a wide area of the South China Sea until the end of March.
Washington think tank takes the public’s temperature on global power and influence.
‘China and Europe are partners, not rivals,’ President Xi Jinping tells visiting Finnish prime minister.
Citizens warned against visiting ahead of Lunar New Year holiday as Chinese airlines extend deadline for refunds or flight changes.
Petteri Orpo to lead executives from more than 20 companies in first China visit by a Finnish prime minister since 2017.
Beijing is balancing vital energy interests with long-standing diplomatic principles and a cautious Middle East recalibration, analysts say.
Jing Quan says ‘best option is to sit down for talks’ aimed at ending long-running territorial dispute between China and Philippines.
First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments.
Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance.
Its mineral resources make it a focus for superpower rivalry, but analysts say the country is in a very different situation to Venezuela.
In a New York Times interview, the US president says he does not believe the island would be attacked during his term.
President Xi Jinping’s remarks come during talks with Irish leader Micheal Martin, who says Dublin is keen to deepen cooperation with Beijing.
Chinese foreign minister decries US bullying tactics as he meets Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar a day after military strikes on Caracas.
Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say.
Speaking at a symposium in Beijing, the foreign minister also criticised remarks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made about Taiwan.
The monument was removed on the weekend without notice or consultation, Beijing’s envoy says.
6,000 square metre complex is latest Chinese civilian facility on South China Sea island after first hardware store and hotpot restaurant.
