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Carol Yang
Beijing
Senior Reporter, China Desk
Carol joined the Post in January 2025 and covers the China's economy and diplomacy. Before this role, she worked for shipping media outlet Lloyd’s List in Shanghai and the China Global Television Network in Beijing.
Carol joined the Post in January 2025 and covers the China's economy and diplomacy. Before this role, she worked for shipping media outlet Lloyd’s List in Shanghai and the China Global Television Network in Beijing.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese economy, policy and shippingLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China.
Reservoir collapse that left dozens dead prompts discussion of China’s ageing infrastructure, and how it fares amid new weather extremes.
The storm, which brought major cities such as Shanghai and Hangzhou to a standstill, is still expected to bring torrential rain to many areas.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, who is retracing Marco Polo’s journey to China, described the cities as the ‘world’s greatest innovation cluster’.
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While the issue is less polarising than many others, a survey has found a ‘marked’ difference between different generations.
The two sides may have a common goal of ‘strategic stability’ but cannot agree on what that would look like, a forum in Beijing heard.
Speakers at event in Beijing say that ‘hedging’ between Washington and Beijing will give other countries greater autonomy.
UN think tank chief calls for pragmatic dialogue on AI warfare amid ‘dangerous’ security environment.
Beijing’s envoy says his country’s continuous growth offers opportunities for Kyiv’s post-war revival.
Chinese foreign minister calls for dialogue and tells counterpart that Beijing is ready to work with Riyadh to ease tensions in the region.
Ministry urges gamers to be wary of app ‘check-in locations’ that seem abnormally clustered around classified or restricted facilities.
China’s expanding influence is anchored in a network of partnerships, not alliances, says Tsinghua University’s Da Wei.
Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace.
Agreement set to end US naval blockade and establish 60-day window to dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.
Wang’s visit focuses on cross-border transport and trade links as he calls for closer alignment between the countries’ development strategies.
The sweeping overhaul has affected over 30 per cent of China’s degree programmes, with arts and languages ditched in favour of tech-focused fields.
Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships.
China is already the world’s dominant builder of bulk carriers and container ships. Now, it is also capturing a rising share of hi-tech gas carrier orders.
Chinese firms dominate the global market for machinery used to extract offshore energy – a sector that is booming amid the Iran war.
Regulator calls on major state-owned companies to become ‘globally influential’ sources of technology in 10 strategic sectors.
New flight-clearance model is being promoted in Shanghai and Sichuan, but Beijing’s skies remain off-limits.
Shipping lines say they have no choice but to pass on steep cost rises, as the Iran war sparks a fuel crisis that could last well into next year.
Member states seek more financial autonomy and localised credit by advancing an effort to fund regional growth using their national currencies, not the US dollar.
Top energy firms and tech companies are being drawn into state-backed pilots to align surging computing demand with more efficient energy usage.
Passage through the waters could reduce transit times to Europe, offering an alternative to traditional routes amid rising geopolitical risks.
Beijing’s support is seen as critical to peace negotiations – and analysts believe this could push Washington to relax sanctions on Chinese oil buyers.
China is working with the UN agency to help the world’s least developed countries advance technical education and grow their talent pools.
Two Chinese tankers were among group of vessels transiting vital waterway on Wednesday, but was it a one-off or the start of a new trend?
Huang Qifan says coordinated policies, including gradual yuan appreciation and lowering of tariffs, are needed to address trade imbalances.
