Wang Xiangwei was the Post's editor-in-chief from 2012-2015. He started his 20-year career at the China Daily, before moving to the UK, where he worked at a number of news organisations, including the BBC Chinese Service. He moved to Hong Kong in 1993 and worked at the Eastern Express before joining the Post in 1996 as China business reporter. He became China editor in 2000 and deputy editor in 2007, a position he held for four years prior to being promoted to Editor-in-Chief. He has a master's degree in journalism, and a bachelor's degree in English.
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While Beijing deserves kudos for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, a full accounting of its initial blunders will go a long way towards restoring public confidence in the government.
While Beijing deserves kudos for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, a full accounting of its initial blunders will go a long way towards restoring public confidence in the government.
China’s latest ban will wipe out wet markets, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. To avoid simply driving the problem underground, a whole-of-society approach is needed, for years to come.
China’s latest ban will wipe out wet markets, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. To avoid simply driving the problem underground, a whole-of-society approach is needed, for years to come.
China and US should join hands to lead the campaign against the looming Covid-19 pandemic.
China and US should join hands to lead the campaign against the looming Covid-19 pandemic.
Comparisons to the Soviet-era meltdown are far-fetched, but there are lessons to be learned. Among them, the benefits of transparency, rule of law and a vibrant media.
Comparisons to the Soviet-era meltdown are far-fetched, but there are lessons to be learned. Among them, the benefits of transparency, rule of law and a vibrant media.
If China’s best case scenario is that the virus will go away by April, pressing on with the political events in March would send a message that politics is above people. Far better to delay.
If China’s best case scenario is that the virus will go away by April, pressing on with the political events in March would send a message that politics is above people. Far better to delay.
It’s not just lives, health and the economy that are threatened by the deadly disease. China’s authoritarian centralised system of rule is, too
It’s not just lives, health and the economy that are threatened by the deadly disease. China’s authoritarian centralised system of rule is, too
There are lessons from the UK for PM Justin Trudeau as Canada looks to develop its mobile phone infrastructure amid legal proceedings over Meng’s extradition.
There are lessons from the UK for PM Justin Trudeau as Canada looks to develop its mobile phone infrastructure amid legal proceedings over Meng’s extradition.
China has come a long way since the Sars outbreak but there are questions about whether it initially downplayed the crisis.
China has come a long way since the Sars outbreak but there are questions about whether it initially downplayed the crisis.
The US president’s pressure has helped China in a way its leaders would not want to acknowledge publicly, by strengthening the hands of its pro-reform officials.
The US president’s pressure has helped China in a way its leaders would not want to acknowledge publicly, by strengthening the hands of its pro-reform officials.
Former provincial party chief Luo Huining has had little experience dealing with Hong Kong, but a fresh mindset could be what the central government wanted.
Former provincial party chief Luo Huining has had little experience dealing with Hong Kong, but a fresh mindset could be what the central government wanted.
The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability.
The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability.
President Tsai and the DPP have taken advantage of fears of mainland influence to gain an advantage over the KMT – but Beijing will maintain its tough stance on the island.
President Tsai and the DPP have taken advantage of fears of mainland influence to gain an advantage over the KMT – but Beijing will maintain its tough stance on the island.
The facts do not add up with the self-professed Chinese spy Wang Liqiang. There’s a growing consensus he’s either a low-level operative overstating his role or a scam artist.
The facts do not add up with the self-professed Chinese spy Wang Liqiang. There’s a growing consensus he’s either a low-level operative overstating his role or a scam artist.
Beijing’s rebuke of the High Court decision raised fears it may overturn the ruling, weakening judicial independence. But any intervention would carry huge risks.
Beijing’s rebuke of the High Court decision raised fears it may overturn the ruling, weakening judicial independence. But any intervention would carry huge risks.
Don’t underestimate the depths to which adrenaline-fuelled students will plunge. Heed the words of CY Leung and beware the lone wolves at our door.
Don’t underestimate the depths to which adrenaline-fuelled students will plunge. Heed the words of CY Leung and beware the lone wolves at our door.
The Reign of Zhenguan was a golden period of peace and prosperity. China’s leaders should learn from this time, not just pay lip service with propaganda.
The Reign of Zhenguan was a golden period of peace and prosperity. China’s leaders should learn from this time, not just pay lip service with propaganda.
Rumours ahead of the Communist Party’s Central Committee meeting about a possible shake-up of China’s top leadership have proved off the mark
Rumours ahead of the Communist Party’s Central Committee meeting about a possible shake-up of China’s top leadership have proved off the mark
The reasons for its extraordinary reaction are more nuanced than simple government orchestration. But while national outrage has reached fever pitch, this narrow-minded nationalism does not bode well for China’s image overseas.
The reasons for its extraordinary reaction are more nuanced than simple government orchestration. But while national outrage has reached fever pitch, this narrow-minded nationalism does not bode well for China’s image overseas.
An exposé that revealed Deutsche Bank showered Chinese leaders with gifts, including a US$15,000 crystal horse, highlights the need for transparency in the business activities of Chinese leaders and their families
An exposé that revealed Deutsche Bank showered Chinese leaders with gifts, including a US$15,000 crystal horse, highlights the need for transparency in the business activities of Chinese leaders and their families
Nearly 40 years after Deng Xiaoping put China on the road to reform, it’s time for Beijing to make another monumental shift and embrace the rule of law
Nearly 40 years after Deng Xiaoping put China on the road to reform, it’s time for Beijing to make another monumental shift and embrace the rule of law
On both fronts, it might be time for Beijing to take a more flexible approach, writes Wang Xiangwei
On both fronts, it might be time for Beijing to take a more flexible approach, writes Wang Xiangwei
Xi already stands out for getting a second chance to stand atop the Tiananmen rostrum. Will he be glorified in terms once reserved for the country’s founder?
Xi already stands out for getting a second chance to stand atop the Tiananmen rostrum. Will he be glorified in terms once reserved for the country’s founder?
Efforts to combat the national crisis over China’s staple food have been too little, too late. It now threatens to sour the mood for national celebrations, from the Mid-Autumn Festival to Lunar New Year.
Efforts to combat the national crisis over China’s staple food have been too little, too late. It now threatens to sour the mood for national celebrations, from the Mid-Autumn Festival to Lunar New Year.
Any optimism that Hong Kong’s protest crisis has been defused is likely to be short-lived. Protesters may feel emboldened – and if they do, they’ve misread the mood in Beijing
Any optimism that Hong Kong’s protest crisis has been defused is likely to be short-lived. Protesters may feel emboldened – and if they do, they’ve misread the mood in Beijing
To Chinese observers, the US president’s rapid flip-flops on Xi Jinping and the imposition of tariffs are giving off hints of desperation – and China can afford to hunker down for a drawn-out negotiating process
To Chinese observers, the US president’s rapid flip-flops on Xi Jinping and the imposition of tariffs are giving off hints of desperation – and China can afford to hunker down for a drawn-out negotiating process
Since Sunday’s peaceful rally of hundreds of thousands, there has been hope for a break from months of violence. But with Beijing not likely to meet the protesters’ demands or send in troops, the summer of discontent will roll on.
Since Sunday’s peaceful rally of hundreds of thousands, there has been hope for a break from months of violence. But with Beijing not likely to meet the protesters’ demands or send in troops, the summer of discontent will roll on.
Political reform is slow, but there’s a swift solution to the economic inequality that has helped foment discontent. The Chief Executive can break the stranglehold of property moguls by greatly increasing land supply.
Political reform is slow, but there’s a swift solution to the economic inequality that has helped foment discontent. The Chief Executive can break the stranglehold of property moguls by greatly increasing land supply.
Last week’s decision to devalue the yuan against the dollar sent turbulence through international markets, but Washington should be aware that Beijing knows how to match Trump’s brinkmanship, writes Wang Xiangwei.
Last week’s decision to devalue the yuan against the dollar sent turbulence through international markets, but Washington should be aware that Beijing knows how to match Trump’s brinkmanship, writes Wang Xiangwei.
This is no Tiananmen moment – despite delusional radicals on both left and right itching for a military intervention, Beijing is likely to wait these protests out.
This is no Tiananmen moment – despite delusional radicals on both left and right itching for a military intervention, Beijing is likely to wait these protests out.
Xi Jinping reportedly agreed to allow a compliance department chosen by the US to be embedded into the firm, but the move has only emboldened Washington.
Xi Jinping reportedly agreed to allow a compliance department chosen by the US to be embedded into the firm, but the move has only emboldened Washington.
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