Yuan Jiajun

Xi demands ‘disruptive’ innovation to ‘fight battle in core technologies’

2 Feb 2024 - 2:09AM

China strips 3 aerospace-defence executives of political titles amid crackdown

State media reports top political advisory body decides to revoke seats of executives from three major companies

28 Dec 2023 - 5:03PMvideocam

Liu Shiquan, chairman of the board of the China North Industries Group Corporation, is among three aerospace-defence executives named in Chinese state media as being stripped of CPPCC seats. Photo: Weibo

Leading Chinese car engineer given provincial leadership role in Hubei

The appointment of Shao Xinyu comes as the leadership is seeking to promote more officials with science and technology backgrounds.

29 Sep 2023 - 9:23PMvideocam

Xi hails WWII general Joseph Stilwell as ‘old friend’ of China in letter

In letter to the late American general’s grandson, Xi also called for more exchanges between people from the two nations, according to Xinhua.

31 Aug 2023 - 6:01PM

China salutes WWII American general in personal push to improve US ties

Politburo member Yuan Jiajun appears at commemorations in Chongqing with general’s descendants.

10 Aug 2023 - 9:00PMvideocam

Chongqing Communist Party chief Yuan Jiajun greets a member of the Stilwell family in Chongqing on Wednesday. Photo: Weibo

China technology

Editorial | China-Swiss chip deal poke in the eye for US

Multibillion-dollar joint venture in Chongqing shows not everyone in the West is willing to ignore business opportunities simply on Washington’s say-so.

12 Jun 2023 - 6:30AM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader says media should avoid using ‘misleading’ information

John Lee speaks out a day after Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao drops controversial cartoonist Zunzi after 40 years.

12 May 2023 - 7:31PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong, Chongqing to cooperate in 11 areas including tech, finance and arts

Both sides agree to pursue deeper cooperation to serve country’s development.

12 May 2023 - 9:14AM

John Lee (left) visits Jinfeng Laboratory in Chongqing on Thursday. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong politics

UK official’s visit shows Hong Kong values global cooperation: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says he welcomes foreign officials to city, including UK trade minister.

10 May 2023 - 3:54PM

UK official Dominic Johnson (right) meets Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. Photo: Handout

Chen Xi: the presidential aide who built China’s new technocracy

As head of the Communist Party’s Organisation Department, Chen oversaw the emergence of a group of Tsinghua and tech cadres at the very top of Chinese politics.

28 Apr 2023 - 7:00AMvideocam

Taiwan

‘Belittling’: Taiwan’s cross-strait office slams ex-leader Ma’s China comments

Mainland Affairs Council says Ma Ying-jeou’s speech at Hunan University echoed Beijing’s one-China principle, hurting Taiwanese sovereignty and dignity.

4 Apr 2023 - 11:15AMvideocam

Alibaba

Alibaba forges pact with Chongqing on connected cars, digital infrastructure

The e-commerce giant’s initiative with Chongqing reflects its improved relationship with local governments after Beijing eased its crackdown on Big Tech firms last year.

18 Mar 2023 - 10:14AM

A bird’s-eye view of the central business district of Chongqing in southwestern China. Photo: Shutterstock

China's economic recovery

Opinion | Rise of China’s technocrats will heat up military tech race against US

Broad wave of new military-industrial leaders will play big roles in China’s economic and tech development – and, crucially, in how the US-China rivalry plays out.

7 Mar 2023 - 1:00AM

A military band conductor rehearses before the closing session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on March 15, 2019. Photo: AP

Two Sessions 2023

Xi to focus on stability and self-reliance after ‘two sessions’, analysts say

The expected confirmation of Xi protégé Li Qiang as the country’s new premier could be the most watched moment of the legislative session.

13 Apr 2023 - 11:06AMvideocam

China’s private firms take wait-and-see approach on government pledges

Despite a flurry of recent promises from Beijing, China’s entrepreneurs are sceptical about how much policy support they can actually count on, and whether the government is serious about addressing structural reform.

28 Dec 2022 - 11:16AMvideocam

Rocket scientist named Communist Party chief for Chongqing mega city

Chongqing party chief is a key regional role that often sees incumbents further raised to senior national leadership.

8 Dec 2022 - 5:15PM

Rocket scientist Yuan Jiajun, who joined the decision-making Politburo in October, has been appointed party secretary of mega city Chongqing in southwest China. Photo: Handout

China’s Communist Party names health expert Yin Li to top Beijing job

Yin moves into position from Fujian, a power base for President Xi Jinping.

13 Nov 2022 - 8:53PMvideocam

Internet

At China’s World Internet Conference, Big Tech absences reflect a shift

The three-day event once known for attracting big international names was more low-key this year amid Covid controls and a shift in focus to business-to-business tech.

10 Nov 2022 - 9:00PM

China technology

Alibaba and JD pledge support for integration of digital and real economies at WIC

Alibaba CEO pledges to support integrated development of digital economy and real economy as a strong driving force for national economic growth.

29 Nov 2022 - 3:42PM

Daniel Zhang Yong, the chairman and chief executive of Alibaba Group Holding. Photo: Handout

China’s top legislature convenes to ‘deliberate’ on economic nominations

The National People’s Congress (NPC) standing committee, which convened a meeting from Wednesday to Sunday, may have begun top political appointments, including vice-premier postings that are critical to China’s economy.

28 Oct 2022 - 12:57PMvideocam

Newspaper reports on the new Politburo Standing Committee led by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Reuters

Xi chooses fresh faces to confront new term of ‘unparalleled complexity’

Four younger leaders have been promoted to the Politburo Standing Committee but there are no obvious successors among them.

23 Oct 2022 - 11:08PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party looks to science cadres to push back at US tech squeeze

More scientists added to the top ranks of the party and military command.

23 Oct 2022 - 10:41PMvideocam

New Chinese premier pick could mean ‘more continuity than change’: analyst

Attention to opaque selection process of Beijing’s top leadership has intensified as Xi solidifies grip and US-China ties fray.

5 Oct 2022 - 6:20AMvideocam

Two people posing for a photo last week in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. China’s leadership holds its 20th Party Congress in the capital in mid-October. Photo: EPA-EFE

What does it take to get promoted in Chinese politics? Up-and-comers offer clues

Those with business or tech backgrounds, regional leadership experience and connections to Xi most likely to be promoted, observers say.

22 Sep 2022 - 6:00AMvideocam

US-China tech war

Xi vows to protect global supply chain amid US-China decoupling risk

The Chinese president made the pledge during a government forum in Hangzhou on Monday, attended by delegates from Qualcomm and Boeing.

20 Sep 2022 - 9:30PMvideocam