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Jun Mai is an award-winning journalist and has covered Chinese politics, diplomacy, legal affairs, social activism and general breaking news for a decade. Before his current posting in Beijing, he was based in Hong Kong and has also completed a stint in Washington D.C.
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President has raised concerns about a lack of legal talent, calling it ‘a security risk’, and observers say there is a growing awareness that Beijing is at a disadvantage in international disputes.
President has raised concerns about a lack of legal talent, calling it ‘a security risk’, and observers say there is a growing awareness that Beijing is at a disadvantage in international disputes.
Beijing says Canada is ‘notorious for its human rights record’, citing past residential schools for indigenous people, as it hits back at Canadian parliament.
Beijing says Canada is ‘notorious for its human rights record’, citing past residential schools for indigenous people, as it hits back at Canadian parliament.
Xi Jinping launches national campaign to ‘learn lessons’ from history as party’s centenary approaches.
Xi Jinping launches national campaign to ‘learn lessons’ from history as party’s centenary approaches.
Next month’s major political set piece will take on special significance this year as it coincides with the Communist Party’s centenary.
Next month’s major political set piece will take on special significance this year as it coincides with the Communist Party’s centenary.
Work by Zhang Chenchu features four Chinese scholars on a red background with a yellow five-pointed star in their faces.
Work by Zhang Chenchu features four Chinese scholars on a red background with a yellow five-pointed star in their faces.
‘I’d very much wish to avoid the building of blocs,’ German leader tells World Economic Forum amid calls for US-Europe alliance to counter China.
‘I’d very much wish to avoid the building of blocs,’ German leader tells World Economic Forum amid calls for US-Europe alliance to counter China.
Expansion of Group of 7 meeting in Britain to include other democracies is not aimed at Beijing, European Union’s ambassador to China Nicholas Chapuis insists.
Expansion of Group of 7 meeting in Britain to include other democracies is not aimed at Beijing, European Union’s ambassador to China Nicholas Chapuis insists.
Chinese president’s video address to World Economic Forum says history shows that antagonism and confrontation will hurt everybody.
Chinese president’s video address to World Economic Forum says history shows that antagonism and confrontation will hurt everybody.
US ‘notes with concern the pattern of [Beijing’s] ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours, including Taiwan’, State Department says.
US ‘notes with concern the pattern of [Beijing’s] ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours, including Taiwan’, State Department says.
Laura Rosenberger has been a vocal critic of Beijing’s domestic censorship about the coronavirus pandemic.
Laura Rosenberger has been a vocal critic of Beijing’s domestic censorship about the coronavirus pandemic.
Long-delayed meeting could happen early next month, with European diplomat saying Beijing wants to signal its ties with Europe to the new US administration.
Long-delayed meeting could happen early next month, with European diplomat saying Beijing wants to signal its ties with Europe to the new US administration.
The country has sought to present itself as a model of confidence in a crisis but it might be better off taking a more modest course to improve its international standing, observers say.
The country has sought to present itself as a model of confidence in a crisis but it might be better off taking a more modest course to improve its international standing, observers say.
From officials to online commenters, Chinese critics accuse Washington of hypocrisy in its response to the storming of the Hill by Trump supporters.
From officials to online commenters, Chinese critics accuse Washington of hypocrisy in its response to the storming of the Hill by Trump supporters.
New regulations for ‘united front’ work says more must be done to contain ‘Taiwan-independence forces’.
New regulations for ‘united front’ work says more must be done to contain ‘Taiwan-independence forces’.
Foreign ministry says arrangements are still being discussed for team of international scientists to visit the country.
Foreign ministry says arrangements are still being discussed for team of international scientists to visit the country.
The revised rule book says cadres are banned from expressing opinions that are ‘not consistent’ with the decisions of the central leadership
The revised rule book says cadres are banned from expressing opinions that are ‘not consistent’ with the decisions of the central leadership
Tributes left on medic’s Weibo page a year to the day after police reprimanded him for warning colleagues about outbreak that claimed his life.
Tributes left on medic’s Weibo page a year to the day after police reprimanded him for warning colleagues about outbreak that claimed his life.
President highlights Communist Party’s centenary on July 1, calling the organisation the hope of the nation.
President highlights Communist Party’s centenary on July 1, calling the organisation the hope of the nation.
Deal signed in 2017 but yet to receive parliamentary approval is seen by Beijing as central to its counterterrorism efforts, expert says.
Deal signed in 2017 but yet to receive parliamentary approval is seen by Beijing as central to its counterterrorism efforts, expert says.
Foreign ministry spokesman says it is ‘fake news’ to suggest Beijing has made a late demand for access to European energy market.
Foreign ministry spokesman says it is ‘fake news’ to suggest Beijing has made a late demand for access to European energy market.
Chinese commentators praise moderate Harvard academic and biographer of Deng Xiaoping, who had warned US was pushing Beijing towards anti-American nationalism.
Chinese commentators praise moderate Harvard academic and biographer of Deng Xiaoping, who had warned US was pushing Beijing towards anti-American nationalism.
Di Dongsheng’s comments that Beijing could ‘settle issues’ through ‘people at the top’ are seized on by the president and his supporters.
Di Dongsheng’s comments that Beijing could ‘settle issues’ through ‘people at the top’ are seized on by the president and his supporters.
The new US administration under Joe Biden will have much work to do to restore America’s reputation globally, one China Conference panellist says.
The new US administration under Joe Biden will have much work to do to restore America’s reputation globally, one China Conference panellist says.
The founder of China Fact Check says misinformation about foreign affairs is rife on Chinese social media as people cannot access international media.
The founder of China Fact Check says misinformation about foreign affairs is rife on Chinese social media as people cannot access international media.
President-elect has nominated long-time adviser Antony Blinken to be top diplomat. Chinese analysts say he’s ‘pragmatic’ and it would be a positive move for Beijing.
President-elect has nominated long-time adviser Antony Blinken to be top diplomat. Chinese analysts say he’s ‘pragmatic’ and it would be a positive move for Beijing.
Chinese president tells top Communist Party leaders that it must be promoted ‘at home and in matters involving foreign parties’.
Chinese president tells top Communist Party leaders that it must be promoted ‘at home and in matters involving foreign parties’.
Politburo member Guo Shengkun says China ‘must defend against and strike hard on sabotage, subversion and splittism by hostile forces’.
Politburo member Guo Shengkun says China ‘must defend against and strike hard on sabotage, subversion and splittism by hostile forces’.
Thaw in semi-official exchanges after the deep freeze in relations between the two countries, academic says.
Thaw in semi-official exchanges after the deep freeze in relations between the two countries, academic says.
The ‘big question China is asking itself is how to strike the right balance between autonomy, resilience of our economies and open and free trade’, EU ambassador to China Nicolas Chapuis says.
The ‘big question China is asking itself is how to strike the right balance between autonomy, resilience of our economies and open and free trade’, EU ambassador to China Nicolas Chapuis says.
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