By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
China's Middle East Economic Clout Undermined by Reliance on US Security
China has invested over $145 billion in the Middle East, yet lacks a permanent military presence to secure its interests. Recent disruptions
US Bipartisan Bill Targets China's Access to DUV Lithography Tools
Bipartisan US lawmakers introduced the MATCH Act to restrict Chinese access to DUV immersion lithography systems. The bill targets firms lik
Trump's Yeltsin Parallel: A Symptom of American Systemic Strain
Donald Trump's political rise is analyzed as a symptom of deep structural imbalances in the US economy, akin to figures emerging during the
China Emerges as Sole Credible Mediator to End US-Iran Conflict
China's deep economic ties and diplomatic credibility with both the US and Iran make it the only plausible broker for a negotiated settlemen
Xi Jinping's Purge of Top Generals Reflects Deepening Civil-Military Tensions in China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrested two top PLA generals, including his childhood associate Zhang Youxia, in a purge tied to disputes ove
US Strike on Iran Deals Blow to China's Energy Security and Strategic Plans
The US-Israeli strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens China's energy security and strategic ambitions. Be
Trump's Beijing Visit Loses Leverage as Xi Holds Firm on Trade
Trump's planned March 31-April 2 visit to Beijing, the first by a US president since 2017, is losing significance as Xi Jinping stalls trade
Hong Kong's Fiscal Surplus Relies on Volatile Revenue as Land Sales Plummet
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan projects a HK$2.9 billion surplus for 2025/26, reversing an earlier deficit forecast. The surplus is
US-Canada Trade Tensions Could Open North American Door for Chinese Auto Imports
Canada may remove its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles as it seeks new trade partners amid tensions with the US. This could give Chi
Zhu Rongji at 96: The Nobel Committee's Overdue Recognition of China's Economic Miracle
China's GDP has grown 50-fold since 1978, lifting 1.4 billion people. Critics argue the Nobel economics prize has overlooked the policymaker
China's Building Materials Sector Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Broader Economic Data
China's building materials sector saw a 0.7% year-on-year increase in value-added output for the first three quarters, reversing a previous
China's October Exports Surge 11.4% Despite Softening Global Demand
China's exports rose 11.4% year-on-year in October, exceeding forecasts. Imports grew at a slower 4.7%, and new export orders are showing si