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Laura Zhou
Senior Correspondent, China
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Chinese leader pledges strong ties with Hanoi, rejects protectionism, as he starts Asia tour aimed at projecting Beijing as a stable partner.
New Delhi could draw closer to Southeast Asian nations as they face similar pressures over Beijing’s territorial claims, analyst says.
Chinese firms might consider the atmosphere ‘not friendly enough’ to continue investing in the Philippines, analyst says.
Washington has changed its tune on Beijing, mistakenly believing that China will yield, observer says.
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Synthetic opioids have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans and the US President’s actions have brought a renewed focus on the issue.
There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul.
The Committee of 100, whose founding members include Yo-Yo Ma and I.M. Pei, warns that Republican-sponsored bill ‘betrays’ US values.
Muhammad Yunus’ visit next week comes at a time of deteriorating Bangladesh-India ties as Beijing and New Delhi vie for regional influence.
The nomination of Michael DeSombre, the former ambassador to Thailand, is expected to be well-received in Beijing.
Chinese social media users see White House press secretary as role model for her assertive tone and ability to juggle motherhood and career.
‘United States are aligned with Russia for now, whether it’s about Ukraine, whether it’s about Europe,’ Dmytro Kuleba says.
From freeing scam centre victims to sharing police techniques, China is looking to expand its influence and protect citizens overseas.
‘One can expect it,’ Kremlin spokesman says, when asked if Russian president planned to brief his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday’s talks.
Meeting seen as major diplomatic development since armed rebels led by Sharaa’s HTS ousted Beijing-friendly Assad, despite terror concerns.
Foreign aid freeze and policy chaos could undermine soft power, but changes may put Washington in better position in rivalry with Beijing.
Beijing says the strip, which the US president wants to take over, is an ‘inseparable part of Palestinian territory’.
They pledge to support resource development in ‘mutually agreed areas’ of South China Sea, but analyst says agreement is largely symbolic.
Trump’s efforts to assert his authority may complicate the picture for Beijing, but some observers expect US policy to remain the same.
Thailand, a long-time US ally, is also a crucial regional partner for Beijing in light of its fierce rivalry with Washington.
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.
In his inaugural address, the US president also discusses tariffs generally but does not specifically target Beijing.
Video app restores service in US after incoming president calls for a resolution that would put 50 per cent of ownership in US hands.
The two leaders spoke just before the US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban the popular Chinese-owned app as soon as Sunday.
John Ratcliffe would be one of the few national security officials from the first Trump administration to join the second.
‘Targeted approach’ meant to ensure foreign adversaries’ software and hardware are kept off American roads, commerce secretary says.
Sweeping measures target every stage of Russian energy production and distribution chain but will they deter Moscow’s biggest customers?
Chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies and drone-maker Autel Robotics also included among companies Pentagon says threaten national security.
Treasury Department accuses Integrity Tech of involvement in ‘multiple computer intrusion incidents’ linked to Flax Typhoon hacking group.
