By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
China's Auto Bloodbath: Price and Tech Wars Intensify at Beijing Show
The 2026 Beijing auto show spans three times the floor space of 2024, with 1,451 vehicles and 181 new launches. China's EV market sees savag
China Should Borrow Britain's Tobacco Ban Logic, Not Its Law
Britain's Tobacco and Vapes Bill creates a smoke-free generation by gradually raising the sale age, not banning smoking outright. China, wit
China Blocks Meta's Manus Acquisition, Targets 'Singapore Washing' Loophole
China formally blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus, an AI startup, after the company restructured through Singapore to avoid security review
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