By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
Russia's May 9 Victory Parade Could Serve as Stage for Ukraine Ceasefire
A 90-minute phone call between President Trump and President Putin on April 29 has sparked speculation that Russia's Victory Day parade on M
Orbán's Exit Closes China's Backdoor Into the EU
Hungary under Viktor Orbán served as China's primary veto player within the EU, blocking statements on Hong Kong and trade measures on elect
Beijing's New Supply Chain Law Targets Foreign Firms' Decoupling Efforts
China's new law on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, effective April 2025, expands regulatory oversight to penalize foreign firms that d
China's Science Surge Isn't the Problem; America's Retreat Is
China's R&D spending has reached parity with the US, but the real issue is America's retreat from basic research and international scientifi
China Vows to Protect Firms After US Sanctions Hengli Over Iran Oil
The US Treasury sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) and dozens of shipping firms for allegedly trading Iranian oil. China condemns the
Trump's Erratic Foreign Policy Masks a Calculated Push for Bipolar Order
Trump's seemingly erratic foreign policy, including insults and tariffs, is part of a calculated strategy to create a bipolar world with the
Jiangnan's Intellectual Edge Reshapes China's Economic Geography
China's latest GDP rankings show Jiangsu and Zhejiang overtaking Guangdong in per capita output. The shift reflects deeper geocultural force
US Chases an AGI Mirage While China Builds Practical AI Infrastructure
US AI policy is anchored to the vague concept of Artificial General Intelligence, which lacks a clear definition. Meanwhile, China prioritiz
Washington Targets Chinese AI Distillation as DeepSeek V4 Launches
The White House warns of Chinese campaigns to distill US AI models, vowing countermeasures. DeepSeek's V4 launch, using on-policy distillati
Assessing the 'Chinamaxxing' Trend: Cultural Fascination or Genuine Soft Power?
A 'Chinamaxxing' trend sees Western social media users adopting perceived Chinese lifestyle habits. However, genuine Chinese cultural export
Iran Conflict Accelerates China's Strategic Pivot to Africa via Hunan Model
China's Africa strategy is evolving from resource extraction to industrial integration, anchored in Hunan Province. The Iran conflict and US
Bangladesh Must Abandon 'Friendship to All' for Strategic Multi-Alignment
Bangladesh's 'friendship to all' policy is no longer viable in a fractured global order. Dhaka must embrace multi-alignment, leveraging its