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Kinling Lo is a China reporter covering diplomacy and society news for the Post. She joined the team in 2016 as a cadet reporter.
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Critics view the deal as a symbol of the problems associated with Chinese lending and the Belt and Road Initiative, but Beijing so far shows little sign of changing its mind.
Critics view the deal as a symbol of the problems associated with Chinese lending and the Belt and Road Initiative, but Beijing so far shows little sign of changing its mind.
Beijing’s envoys used to fly under the public radar but they’re becoming more vocal about hot-button issues.
Beijing’s envoys used to fly under the public radar but they’re becoming more vocal about hot-button issues.
US diplomats already needed permission to meet local Chinese officials, but those in six cities must now notify the foreign ministry five days earlier.
US diplomats already needed permission to meet local Chinese officials, but those in six cities must now notify the foreign ministry five days earlier.
Vice-president of Hainan Provincial Higher People’s Court Zhang Jiahui described as a ‘hypocrite who has low morals and full of selfish greed’.
Vice-president of Hainan Provincial Higher People’s Court Zhang Jiahui described as a ‘hypocrite who has low morals and full of selfish greed’.
Beijing ‘insists’ pledge to scrap new tariffs in December cannot replace a rolling back of existing duties in phase one of hoped-for trade agreement.
Beijing ‘insists’ pledge to scrap new tariffs in December cannot replace a rolling back of existing duties in phase one of hoped-for trade agreement.
Sunday’s elections have changed the electoral maths on the committee that selects the city’s chief executive, giving increased importance to the votes of the business elite.
Sunday’s elections have changed the electoral maths on the committee that selects the city’s chief executive, giving increased importance to the votes of the business elite.
Some believe democrats should lay groundwork for Legislative Council election next September by spreading their political ideology at district level.
Some believe democrats should lay groundwork for Legislative Council election next September by spreading their political ideology at district level.
Police promise protesters will not be arrested on the spot and will be treated similar to minors after university top brass meet officers to break deadlock.
Police promise protesters will not be arrested on the spot and will be treated similar to minors after university top brass meet officers to break deadlock.
Commentators in mainland China say the poll might kick-start some deeper thinking on public opinion and the central government’s approach to the city.
Commentators in mainland China say the poll might kick-start some deeper thinking on public opinion and the central government’s approach to the city.
Protesters hope a big win for opposition will force government to heed their demands
Protesters hope a big win for opposition will force government to heed their demands
Affected students will be able to sit in on lectures at various colleges but will have to pass ministry review to qualify for a degree.
Affected students will be able to sit in on lectures at various colleges but will have to pass ministry review to qualify for a degree.
This is the largest group prosecuted in one go for the same offence amid city’s protest crisis.
This is the largest group prosecuted in one go for the same offence amid city’s protest crisis.
Heeding online calls from some pro-establishment figures, hundreds of people dismantle barricades built with metal railings, bricks and other obstacles.
Heeding online calls from some pro-establishment figures, hundreds of people dismantle barricades built with metal railings, bricks and other obstacles.
Home Affairs Department lays on service to take people from Tai Po to Wu Kai Sha after protests left town cut off and residents stranded.
Home Affairs Department lays on service to take people from Tai Po to Wu Kai Sha after protests left town cut off and residents stranded.
In the wake of this month’s Central Committee meeting, officials are fanning out across China to spread the party’s word on the national direction.
In the wake of this month’s Central Committee meeting, officials are fanning out across China to spread the party’s word on the national direction.
Parents’ fears and suspended classes force some back to the island but others are staying put.
Parents’ fears and suspended classes force some back to the island but others are staying put.
About one million Taiwanese businesspeople live and work in mainland China and traditionally vote ‘blue’ but they may have less influence on next presidential poll.
About one million Taiwanese businesspeople live and work in mainland China and traditionally vote ‘blue’ but they may have less influence on next presidential poll.
Guangdong says it has set aside 26 of 3,115 vacancies for graduates from special administrative region.
Guangdong says it has set aside 26 of 3,115 vacancies for graduates from special administrative region.
Statements issued after Communist Party gathering stress importance of ‘one country, two systems’ but suggest closer focus on security and national sovereignty.
Statements issued after Communist Party gathering stress importance of ‘one country, two systems’ but suggest closer focus on security and national sovereignty.
‘One country, two systems’ is key to China’s governance, and national education should be strengthened, especially for civil servants and youth, head of Basic Law committees says after Communist Party plenary.
‘One country, two systems’ is key to China’s governance, and national education should be strengthened, especially for civil servants and youth, head of Basic Law committees says after Communist Party plenary.
Negotiations going ‘as planned’, foreign ministry says after cancellation of Apec summit at which presidents were set to meet to sign ‘phase-one’ agreement. Trump concurs and signals intention to sign.
Negotiations going ‘as planned’, foreign ministry says after cancellation of Apec summit at which presidents were set to meet to sign ‘phase-one’ agreement. Trump concurs and signals intention to sign.
Chile cancels the summit of Apec leaders because of its anti-government protests – but that could give China and the US time to strike a better deal, which may not require Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to meet.
Chile cancels the summit of Apec leaders because of its anti-government protests – but that could give China and the US time to strike a better deal, which may not require Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to meet.
Security services in Brussels say Song Xinning, former head of Confucius Institute at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, worked as a recruiter for Chinese intelligence services.
Security services in Brussels say Song Xinning, former head of Confucius Institute at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, worked as a recruiter for Chinese intelligence services.
Man from Northern Ireland arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic people after 39 people found dead in trailer in Essex.
Man from Northern Ireland arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic people after 39 people found dead in trailer in Essex.
Talks have picked up pace this year but the EU is only interested in a ‘good agreement’, spokesman says.
Talks have picked up pace this year but the EU is only interested in a ‘good agreement’, spokesman says.
The dispute over Chan Tong-kai’s case is amplifying the ruling party’s position as an upholder of the island’s ‘sovereignty’, analysts say.
The dispute over Chan Tong-kai’s case is amplifying the ruling party’s position as an upholder of the island’s ‘sovereignty’, analysts say.
Report finds small cities in the country’s central and west provinces surging ahead but weakening conditions could signal slowdown ahead.
Report finds small cities in the country’s central and west provinces surging ahead but weakening conditions could signal slowdown ahead.
Luxury goods brand the international company to feel backlash over ‘one China’.
Luxury goods brand the international company to feel backlash over ‘one China’.
House of Representatives ‘commends’ Canadian government for ‘upholding the rule of law and complying with its international legal obligations’.
House of Representatives ‘commends’ Canadian government for ‘upholding the rule of law and complying with its international legal obligations’.
Beijing says it is on the ‘same page’ as Washington in seeing progress in their 15-month-old dispute.
Beijing says it is on the ‘same page’ as Washington in seeing progress in their 15-month-old dispute.
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