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Laura Zhou
Senior Correspondent, China
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Areas of Expertise:
DiplomacyLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Vice-minister Sun Weidong says China rejects 2016 arbitration ruling on disputed waters because it breaches fundamentals in international law.
The ferry, named after monk seen as symbol of cultural exchange, has been suspended ‘due to a request from the Chinese side’, operator says.
India is hosting the first international conference of the sixth Dalai Lama at his birthplace in disputed Himalayan area.
Experts weigh the merits and limits of growing pivot in the region to uncrewed aircraft and the potential for 24/7 patrols.
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All youth programmes have been called off, diplomatic source says, as ties between the two countries fray.
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
Conservation specialists repair monument on Woody Island in the disputed Paracel Islands, with more preservation work planned.
The two countries have been at loggerheads over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments about Taiwan.
Studies could help shed light on how to address ‘pressing real-world concerns’ like US military presence in Japan, according to editorial.
Foreign ministry’s Asian affairs chief Liu Jinsong ‘very unsatisfied’ after talks with Japan counterpart, Chinese media reports.
Air China, China Southern and China Eastern among seven carriers to offer refunds hours after Beijing urges nationals to avoid Japan trips.
US president says cutting foreign student enrolment by half would destroy America’s ‘entire university and college system’.
Nine-day voyage comes just weeks after a US research ship conducts its own survey in the region.
Margus Tsahkna says the country faces an ‘existential’ threat as he urges Beijing to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war.
Strategically vital region described as remaining on front lines of great-power competition with no easy path forward.
Tehran envoy Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli calls on Beijing to provide a ‘balanced’ strategic partnership to help reduce tension in Asia.
Researchers in Shanghai and Vancouver find Chinese are more optimistic about their country’s ability to withstand external economic pressure.
A recent visit to Beijing by a party of Japanese high schoolers highlights the efforts on both sides to improve mutual understanding.
Barrier seen blocking entrance to lagoon at the contested atoll where tensions between Beijing and Manila have intensified.
No injuries reported as plane departing Hangzhou for Seoul diverts to Shanghai.
Hours before call, US Treasury chief says negotiations with Beijing to take place in Malaysia, ahead of Xi-Trump summit in South Korea.
Combat rehearsals follow recent confrontations between Beijing and Manila over disputed territories in resource-rich South China Sea.
Despite a chill in diplomatic ties, both Beijing and Tel Aviv have a ‘strategic need’ to stop downward drift in relations, observers say.
As Washington and Moscow float far north resource and shipping cooperation, Beijing navigates the region’s frigid balance of power.
Vote clearing way for sanctions prompts Beijing to warn of ‘breakdown’ in nuclear issue that could ‘trigger a new regional security crisis’.
Move to assert ‘sovereignty’ described as possible if the Philippines proves undeterred by new nature reserve.
US leader says he wants to regain control of Bagram Air Base because of its proximity to Chinese nuclear facilities in Xinjiang.
Risks from South China Sea or Taiwan Strait conflicts and US tariff threats may derail positive momentum, analysts warn.
Patrols will involve both sea and air operations, one analyst says, while another forecasts ‘strong measures’ against unauthorised entry.
