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Alyssa Chen
Reporter, China
Alyssa joined the Post in 2023 as a reporter on China desk to cover diplomacy. Her interests lie in cross-strait relations and Sino-Japan relations. Previously, she was the Asia Correspondent for the Japan Times, and graduated from the University of Hong Kong.
Warning from top maritime analyst Hu Bo comes as China intensifies efforts to assert claims over disputed, busy waterway.
With opposition leader Friedrich Merz likely to be Germany’s next chancellor, experts weigh in on whether his tough China stance will hold.
As the country ages, the prevalence of the disease is only expected to rise, experts say.
International relations expert Wang Jisi cites several positive signals from US president-elect, including on Taiwan.
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Proposed extended restrictions from commerce ministry come on the heels of dual-use export bans on 28 US defence contractors.
Beijing’s growing presence in the region is raising strategic concerns for Australia and the United States.
The two Asian powers are stepping up engagement but maintaining momentum could be a struggle, analysts say.
Takeshi Iwaya made the announcement a month after Beijing added Japan to its own scheme to allow visa-free travel.
A workshop in Beijing heard that the country needs to boost its legal talent pool as Manila threatens action in the international courts.
China’s often-used bilateral consultation mechanism doesn’t always work, but it does help defuse conflicts, experts say.
Satellite images show potential military structures on Vietnamese features in Spratly Islands, which experts say could curb China’s advantage.
Incoming US president Donald Trump’s administration may challenge declaration of straight baselines as overreach by China, say experts.
The notion faded from discussion for a while, but it continues to resonate.
Some pundits say peace deal could ease Beijing’s tensions with EU, but mistrust remains over Russia ties, Taiwan and South China Sea.
In video address to symposium, top diplomat also warns any attempt to violate sovereign rights that ignores ‘the basic facts’ will fail.
The bloc is likely to come under increasing pressure to pick sides in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, a panel in Shenzhen heard.
Forum told that the lack of legally binding rules for air and sea encounters increases the danger, especially if US military activity increases.
For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst.
Participants in the US-China Hong Kong Forum see potential and potholes in what could be a rocky road over the new few years.
Xie reaffirms Beijing’s position on the island in the first comments by a senior Chinese diplomat since the US presidential election.
An expert in relations between the two countries says both sides would suffer in worst-case scenario but there is room for optimism.
Two public holidays will be extended by a day, but the survival of the unpopular ‘holiday swap’ system tempers enthusiasm.
Mike Pompeo, earlier seen as a likely contender for defence chief, and Nikki Haley are both known for their confrontational stance on China.
Visitors in America look to Trump I presidency for clues to how H-1B visa category and other programmes might be restricted.
Survey of analysts by Beijing think tank says tensions will continue but a major escalation is not expected.
Foreign ministry says both sides agree to leaders’ dialogue as Japanese media report plans for Japan’s new prime minister to meet Xi Jinping.
Jakarta is aiming for full membership of the bloc while also asserting itself in the Natuna Islands.
Anwar Ibrahim’s four-day visit starting on Monday is expected to include stop in Shanghai before talks in Beijing with top leaders.
Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met Hanoi’s top leader and other senior figures during his visit.
US Treasury chief reiterates Washington’s concerns about industrial overcapacity and impact on American workers and firms.
