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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.
The 20-year-old’s live streaming videos of his tour of Chinese cities win praise from analysts and government officials.
The self-governed island has long been a source of tension between China and Japan.
Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.
A retiree visa could boost the economy and improve the elderly care industry, according to proposal.
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Both China and Japan see stable ties as a bulwark against Trump risks, but Tokyo unlikely to be drawn away from US orbit, analysts say.
Tokyo’s reported plans to upgrade counterstrike missiles on strategic Kyushu by next year are not expected to derail improving relations, experts say.
Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law, but candidates in China are weighing their options.
Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.
Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.
Former envoy Wu Ken is optimistic about likely chancellor’s focus on trade and economy, and perception of Beijing as ‘indispensable partner’.
‘Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory,’ Wang Yi says, asserting UN Resolution 2758 left no ambiguity on one-China principle.
In comments on the CPPCC sidelines, the diplomat reiterated that Ukrainian peace cannot be determined only by US and Russia.
China will ‘help bridge the technological divide’, spokesman for top legislature says in remarks ahead of annual NPC.
As US imposes further tariffs and suspends Ukraine aid, NPC spokesman says China aims for ‘inclusive and equitable economic globalisation’.
The Chinese foreign minister tells Winston Peters that the two countries should trust each other and address differences through dialogue.
Beijing is projecting itself as a reliable force to help inject ‘new vitality’ into China-EU relations as transatlantic relations wobble.
Top diplomat Wang Yi tells G20 meeting ‘dialogue is better than confrontation’, hopes for durable resolution that considers concerns of all parties.
On sidelines of Munich Security Conference, Chinese maritime analyst Wu Shicun says Beijing has new tools since Hague ruling in 2016.
Beijing has already backed a place for Kyiv and Europe more generally at the negotiating table ahead of US-Russia talks.
Ex-US Department of State official discusses the role of civil diplomats and whether US should have an end-state goal in its China strategy.
Former Chinese deputy foreign minister Fu Ying says Beijing will not accept occupation of a World War II-era ship that Manila grounded in the area.
At Munich Security Conference, Chinese foreign minister also says Beijing will be a ‘stabilising force’ in a multipolar world order.
J.D. Vance stuns security conference by railing at European governments and talk of ‘threats from within’.
China will be in ‘no hurry’ for high-level engagement with Japan after ‘troubling’ development, according to analysts.
Tourists from Southeast Asian bloc countries may visit Xishuangbanna – known for ethnic minority cultures – for up to six days.
Indian foreign secretary’s visit to Beijing an opportunity to boost understanding, Chinese foreign minister says.
Analysis of samples collected after controversial radioactive discharges fuels hopes that Beijing could ease ban on Japanese seafood.
China and Russia vow to elevate relationship as US president issues executive orders on domestic and global issues and delays TikTok ban.
President’s vow to plant US flag on Mars and build the world’s ‘strongest military’ likely to heighten rivalry with China, analysts say.
