By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
Manus Case Shows Limits of 'Singapore Washing' for Chinese AI Firms
Chinese AI startup Manus attempted to relocate to Singapore to facilitate a Meta acquisition, but Beijing blocked its founders from leaving
US Sanctions Warning Puts Hong Kong Banks in Crosshairs Over Iran Trade
The US Treasury has warned several banks, including two in China, of potential sanctions for processing Iranian oil payments. Hong Kong's fi
Taiwan's KMT Reaches Out to Beijing Amid Doubts Over US Security Commitments
The chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition party met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the highest-level KMT visit in a decade. The
China Navigates Iran's Assertive Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran is leveraging its tightened grip on the Strait of Hormuz for revenue and strategic deterrence. China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, is
Iran Conflict Exacerbates China's Export Slowdown, Strains Regional Economies
China's export growth decelerated to 2.5% year-on-year in March, a significant drop from previous months. The conflict in Iran is disrupting
US Tariff Threat and Hormuz Blockade Prompt Chinese Calls for US-Iran Talks
Beijing has called for Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations following a US naval operation to close the Strait of Hormuz and a threa
Hungary's Political Shift Delivers Blow to Putin and Trump's Populist Alliances
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar's decisive victory ends Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, marking a major setback for Vladimir Putin's i
Hungary's Election Tests Anti-EU Alliance of Orban, Trump, and Putin
Hungary's election tests the influence of an informal alliance between Prime Minister Viktor Orban, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and
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