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Orange Wang
Senior Reporter, China
Based in Beijing, Orange covers a range of topics including China's economy and diplomacy. He previously worked in Hong Kong and had a stint in Washington. Before joining the Post, Orange worked as a Shanghai Correspondent for ET Net, a Hong Kong financial news agency.
Based in Beijing, Orange covers a range of topics including China's economy and diplomacy. He previously worked in Hong Kong and had a stint in Washington. Before joining the Post, Orange worked as a Shanghai Correspondent for ET Net, a Hong Kong financial news agency.
Areas of Expertise:
China's economy, China's diplomacy
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Series comes as political and maritime tensions have been ramping up between the neighbours for months.
Chinese coastguard use water cannon during maritime stand-off, the third with the Philippines in the South China Sea since Monday.
Coastguard encounter follows warning to Manila counterpart of ‘bitter consequences’ if it enlists outside backing in dispute.
The US president’s allegations are campaign rhetoric and not likely to affect ties with Beijing, according to a leading political scientist.
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The vessels will take part in maritime security operations with regional partners in the western Pacific.
Noted political scientist Zheng Yongnian argues that de facto ‘Group of Two’ structure has already emerged between the rival powers.
Philippines’ claims lack historical and legal basis, state-affiliated think tank says in another critique of maritime dispute.
New envoy also advocates for multilateral cooperation as global economy faces challenges ranging from tariffs to export controls.
Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear in public since his father’s death, but envoy tells forum that he is in ‘very good health’.
Chinese political scientist Yan Xuetong notes that the foundations of peace in the region ‘are stronger than those in Europe’.
Outgoing Starmer stabilised ties, but analysts say the UK’s economic problems will be the next leader’s top priority.
Beyond the fivefold visa fee spike, flight shortages and soaring airfares expected to deter price-sensitive Chinese travellers, analysts say.
More than half of those questioned said relations with Beijing were more important than those with Washington.
Beijing says international governance is at a crossroads and needs to be more in line with evolving realities.
Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.
The choice will be between US and Chinese tech, and Chinese products should be indispensable to markets like the EU, academic says.
While there are signs of improving ties, both nations have accelerated infrastructure construction near their border.
Chinese foreign ministry says Teodoro is banned from entering China because of his ‘erroneous remarks’ on the country.
Election results might have ‘profound impact’ on relations if the Democrats win control of Congress, according to Bian Qingzu.
The Chinese leader begins his first foreign trip of the year by pledging that the ‘traditional friendship’ between the countries will not change.
Joined by top aide and foreign minister, Chinese leader arrives in Pyongyang on Monday for his first visit since 2019.
Communist Party mouthpiece warns the two countries are becoming a ‘source of trouble’ and putting regional peace at risk.
New Zealand and Australia to lodge formal protests after the four lawmakers were sanctioned for ‘sending the wrong signals’.
Beijing condemns remarks by Philippine defence chief, who says Manila is under ‘severe threat’ from China despite fertiliser and fuel offers.
Coastguard vessels carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in a ‘necessary action’, spokesman says.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells counterpart that keeping the critical shipping lane open is ‘a shared aspiration of all countries’.
‘Unrealistic’ to expect Beijing and Washington to reach comprehensive understanding on Taiwan, prominent mainland analyst says.
Such a move would cross Beijing’s red line and undo progress from recent summit with Xi, analysts warn.
Beijing says both sides will advance ties, while the Kremlin says Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to be discussed in ‘great detail’.
