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Shi Jiangtao
Reporter, China
A former diplomat, Shi Jiangtao has worked as a China reporter at the Post for more than a decade. He's interested in political, social and environmental development in China.
A former diplomat, Shi Jiangtao has worked as a China reporter at the Post for more than a decade. He's interested in political, social and environmental development in China.
Areas of Expertise:
China newsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Trump says international students will be ‘fine’, but fails to clarify administration’s threat to crack down on Chinese studying in US.
Analysts say Beijing’s restraint over restrictions on Chinese students might stem from tariff talks and belief that the policy will backfire.
Meeting seen as effort to boost trade networks amid ‘volatile landscape’, touts economic integration, energy security and ‘grave concerns’ on Gaza.
The North Korean leader’s move signalled restraint to Beijing while balancing its expanding military cooperation with Moscow.
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First three-way summit sees Li highlight ‘historical opportunity’ to create global cooperation model based on free trade and investment.
Analysts say Trump is looking to tighten tech restrictions, and this time Beijing has a better ‘toolkit’ to counter ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.
A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order.
Little is known about Lam’s rise but he is already proving a deft diplomat and guardian of his country’s interest.
Analysts caution that there are still challenges to overcome in Beijing’s efforts to project itself as a benign partner in the region.
Wang Shouwen, formerly No 2 at Ministry of Commerce, moves to less prestigious position, indicating he may be winding down his career.
At an event in Hong Kong, observers largely agree that US president’s unpredictability and ‘America first’ doctrine have intensified rivalry.
Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.
Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.
Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.
First mentioned in 2017 and dismissed by many as rhetoric, one expert says it now truly feels like the world is undergoing a major shift.
Chinese leader pledges strong ties with Hanoi, rejects protectionism, as he starts Asia tour aimed at projecting Beijing as a stable partner.
A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.
Washington must make ‘significant’ moves and return to the ‘right path’.
This week’s central party conference and the start of Xi’s regional tour on Monday point to ‘growing focus’ on the neighbours.
In all likelihood, the negotiations will be kicked further down the road just as in the past, analyst says.
The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.
Washington has changed its tune on Beijing, mistakenly believing that China will yield, observer says.
Foreign minister will meet Russian leaders and hold talks, including on Ukraine, with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov during three-day trip.
East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.
Norwegian foreign vice-minister Andreas Kravik talks about China’s key role as uncertainties rock Europe-US ties, and the need for balance.
Washington’s ‘self-centred foreign policy’ may push Pretoria and others closer to Beijing, observer says.
As the US State Department pulls the plug on air quality monitoring programmes in Beijing and around the world, concerns grow over pollution accountability.
Defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian defends 7.2 per cent rise in the PLA’s budget as justified given the ‘significant challenges’ it faces.
China seeks ‘strength through unity’ with Global South, which holds the key to world stability, Wang says at ‘two sessions’ press briefing.
