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Frank Chen
Correspondent, Political Economy
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics and economy, Hong Kong politics
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude.
The firm still relies on overseas suppliers for some critical parts, while labour shortages also pose problems, a company source says.
Drawing comparisons with UK’s watershed ‘Suez moment’ in 1950s, report says US now ‘wedged’ in strait and searching for a way out.
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Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience.
Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter.
Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play.
Beijing is counting on services to rebalance growth as it faces economic headwinds and demographic challenges.
The new regulation makes protecting China’s supply chains a national security issue – and allows Beijing to punish any entities that threaten them.
Some carriers have even removed non-essential items like in-flight magazines from their planes.
A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon.
Commerce chief warns of ‘heavy collateral damage’ in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods is restricted.
As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile.
The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19.
Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit.
Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety.
A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase.
Beijing has grown wise to the US president’s ‘art of the deal’ tactics and will not be fazed by the new Section 301 investigations, analysts say.
Amid geopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions, Beijing is looking to shore up self-sufficiency in aircraft components, and an analyst says it has its work cut out.
Beijing’s preferences for innovation and emerging industries are affecting businesses’ development paths and reshaping the corporate landscape.
Two new laws may prove wide-ranging, spanning yuan’s global status to green finance and turning ambition into codified rules, analyst says.
Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market access amid declining capital flows.
Governors and mayors must reconcile Beijing’s people-centric mandates with traditional growth targets, navigating vague appraisal changes and performance concepts.
Five-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity projects in crosshairs.
Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.
The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
The big question is whether a weaker hand for US president at coming Beijing summit will give any advantage to China.
Trump’s visit will begin on March 31 and be the first to the country since taking office for a second time.
