By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
CPEC 2.0: Green Ambitions vs. Debt Realities in Pakistan
Pakistan's CPEC power projects have left it with soaring circular debt and unreliable electricity. Phase 2 pivots to renewables, but old pro
China's Hami Nuclear Expansion: Hardening Deterrent for Taiwan Contingency
China is constructing over 80 launch pads and command hubs at its Hami nuclear silo field in Xinjiang to harden its deterrent. The expansion
Zia's Ghost Still Haunts Bangladesh's Fragile Power Pact
The 1981 assassination of President Ziaur Rahman remains shrouded in official silence. A rushed military tribunal executed 13 officers but n
UN Security Council Race: Philippines vs Kyrgyzstan Reflects Geopolitical Shift
The Philippines and Kyrgyzstan are vying for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat, turning a routine election into a geopolitical contes
Taiwan Busts Smuggling Ring Using Japan Route to Ship Nvidia AI Chips to China
Taiwanese prosecutors busted a smuggling ring that used Japan as a transit point to funnel Super Micro servers loaded with restricted Nvidia
White House Intervened for $620M Pentagon Loan to Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
The Pentagon awarded a $620 million loan to Vulcan Elements, a startup tied to Donald Trump Jr., after White House adviser Peter Navarro int
Tehran's Billboard Propaganda: From Persian Myth to Epstein References
Iran's state-sponsored billboards in Tehran serve as a dual-purpose propaganda tool, targeting both local and global audiences. They weave t
China's New Import Rules Reshape Agricultural Supply Chains Across Asia
China's updated import rules are restructuring agricultural supply chains across Asia. Brazil and Thailand thrive with compliance, while Vie
Beijing's Diplomatic Surge: Visibility Without Real Influence
A flurry of state visits to Beijing has positioned China as a global diplomatic hub. But analysts argue the optics mask limited influence on
US and China Intensify Quantum Race with Competing Investment Drives
Shares of Chinese quantum computing firms surged after the US announced a $2 billion funding package for nine American companies. Beijing is
Resource Dominance Reshapes Trump's Strategy Toward China
The Trump-Xi summit revealed a new era of resource diplomacy, with China agreeing to buy US$17 billion in US agricultural products annually.
Xi Jinping's Endorsement of MAGA Signals Strategic Shift in US-China Relations
Xi Jinping openly endorsed the MAGA movement during a state banquet, comparing it to China's national rejuvenation. This unprecedented prais