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Alcott Wei
Reporter, China
Alcott Wei joined the Post to report on China in 2025, after working as an intern for the Beijing bureau in 2024 and has long had a keen interest in Chinese politics. He graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and communication.
Alcott Wei joined the Post to report on China in 2025, after working as an intern for the Beijing bureau in 2024 and has long had a keen interest in Chinese politics. He graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and communication.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics and societyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Satellite images show the vessel under construction has a ‘finless’ design that could improve its manoeuvrability and speed.
Chinese experts warn the pair could pose a threat in a conflict over Taiwan, urge tough economic and military measures.
‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says at Singapore defence forum.
In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years.
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In contrast with last year, his speech to the Shangri-La forum avoided sensitive issues and did not directly describe Beijing as a ‘threat’.
While the US defence chief gave a gung-ho speech at last year’s conference, reset in Beijing ties after recent summit may prompt moderation.
Deadly explosion reveals the hurdles facing the mining hub as it tries to tap into greener sectors such as tourism.
Industry insiders say untracked workers, ‘hidden’ coal pits and airflow issues likely contributed to explosion that killed at least 82.
One of the survivors says that many of the miners working at the time of the accident in Shanxi province had not been registered.
Only one vessel can now host the cutting-edge jet, but satellite images and state media hints indicate that might be changing.
While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.
Beijing says suspects helped others bypass flight restrictions, posing risks to national security.
Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note.
US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.
The Chinese capital intensifies security and clears hotels ahead of the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Treasury and State Department announcements come days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected China visit and summit with Xi Jinping.
Industry insiders say Liuyang factories were under pressure to meet deadlines ahead of summer production ban.
Witnesses describe overwhelming smell of burnt gunpowder from site of explosion as authorities assess damage to nearby houses from the blast.
Beijing sends Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing to supervise the aftermath of deadly explosion in ‘China’s fireworks capital’.
Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan’s first-ever operational role in the drills.
Commerce ministry said Brussels would ‘bear the consequences’ after 27 mainland and Hong Kong firms were added to the latest blacklist.
On inspection tour, Li Ganjie urges local authorities to promote new ‘unity’ law to ethnic minority groups.
‘Rare passage is a direct deterrent’ to the Japanese military bases along the coast, former PLA instructor says.
The number of members from the country’s elite research academies in a key decision-making body has doubled in the course of a decade.
Beijing calls move a ‘deliberate provocation’ that undermines peace and stability in the strait.
Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say.
Iran’s conventional navy might be decimated, but its large fleet of high-speed boats could well pose a threat, analysts in China say.
The move has triggered warnings that the new drones could be stationed in the Ryukyu chain close to the Chinese coast.
Analysts believe plan to target Iran’s economic lifeline is well within US Navy’s capabilities, but warn this may prompt a military response.
