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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
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.
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Analysts believe plan to target Iran’s economic lifeline is well within US Navy’s capabilities, but warn this may prompt a military response.
High-profile meeting sees Beijing outline a vision of harmonious relations, shared development outcomes and greater dialogue.
The Taiwanese opposition leader was delivered milk tea by a drone at the headquarters of internet giant Meituan.
Kuomintang chairwoman is leading a delegation on a six-day visit to mainland China, during which she is expected to meet Xi Jinping.
Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies.
Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning.
Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight.
With Houthi rebels entering the fray, the next maritime choke point at risk could be the Bab el-Mandeb.
US Central Command says stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran.
Chinese observers question whether air strikes, and even a limited ground presence, will be enough to remove the threat to shipping.
Beijing would not overestimate impact of decapitation strike on Taiwan, seeing it just as part of amphibious landing operation, analyst says.
Yang Wei has not appeared in public for more than a year, and it comes amid an anti-corruption campaign in the defence sector.
In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones.
Dong Jun’s remarks stressing prudence as Xi-Trump summit looms and amid Iran war suggest no military action on Taiwan for now, analysts say.
Decline in reconnaissance aircraft sorties comes during critical time in China-US ties ahead of planned Donald Trump visit.
From American bombers and Iranian suicide drones to an array of missiles, military observers are tracking the roll-out of hi-tech armaments.
Chinese leader targets ‘two-faced’ officials and demands new benchmarks tailored to local needs in newly released speeches.
US bases in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain under attack by Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media outlet.
The party’s new governance campaign comes at a critical time for the ruling body and the country.
Lunar New Year post gives rare look at the role of uncrewed aircraft in training and operations near disputed South China Sea reef.
PLA Navy risks exposing sensitive technology as factors including more open-sea operations heighten crash risks, military magazine warns.
‘Scare Out’ depicts leak of PLA jet secrets, and some speculate the plot could be based on true story involving stealth fighter tech.
Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process.
State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive.
