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Alcott Wei
Reporter, China
Alcott Wei joined the Post to report on China in 2025, after working as an intern for the Beijing bureau in 2024 and has long had a keen interest in Chinese politics. He graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and communication.
Alcott Wei joined the Post to report on China in 2025, after working as an intern for the Beijing bureau in 2024 and has long had a keen interest in Chinese politics. He graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and communication.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics and societyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
New cohort of lieutenant generals has stepped up to lead key PLA bodies, SCMP analysis of state media footage from key meetings reveals.
Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma.
A report into the explosion that killed 10 people said poor maintenance and a lack of proper oversight had contributed to the accident.
Comments made ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary offer a rare insight into how military modernisation is progressing.
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Zhou Bo of Tsinghua University weighs US’ commitment to Taiwan, how big a nuclear deterrent China needs and the risks of AI warfare.
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation.
Despite having official backing, the movie about a 17th century battle has faced surprising backlash from online nationalists.
Experts highlight struggle for conventional systems to detect fast, low-visibility vessels after first combat use of the technology.
Strict new rules have disrupted casual users and increased compliance hurdles for industrial applications like power grid inspections.
Extreme loadout configuration suggests a potential extension of the PLA Air Force’s tactical capabilities, Chinese military magazine says.
The law has been criticised by the EU and US, but Beijing says it is designed to build a sense of ‘national community’.
Experts warn the change has dissipated Bavi’s energy from the core to its overall cloud structure, making it potentially more dangerous.
It is the PLA’s first known submarine-based missile test since 1982, and the first known to be fired from a nuclear-powered submarine.
Truck reported to be carrying ammonium nitrate, a hazardous chemical linked to deadly explosions in Tianjin in 2015 and Lebanon in 2020.
Some Chinese fans in Shanghai are reported to have worn Japanese national team jerseys and cheered Japan’s win over Tunisia last month.
Two generals appear near top PLA officers at a high-profile event, signalling their swift rise to fill gaps left by anti-graft campaign.
On the 105th anniversary of the ruling party’s founding, Xi Jinping also warns members to stay vigilant and prepare for challenges.
Flight schools have been grounded and safety inspections are being carried out after the aircraft hit the tallest building in the capital.
The cases are the clearest examples yet of the behaviour Beijing is targeting in its campaign on the ‘correct view of political performance’.
Videos posted to social media show the plane striking the upper floors of Citic Tower, scattering debris in central business district.
Military observers point to similarities with Iran’s short-range weapons that have breached US defence systems in the Middle East.
Forty days of training in South China Sea and western Pacific Ocean comes amid a push for extended range and amphibious coordination.
State media airs footage of several encounters involving warships and planes during the Liaoning carrier group’s recent operations in the Pacific.
3-day defence equipment and tech expo in Beijing features Lijian series of high-energy lasers among displays of drone and anti-drone systems.
One suspect has been arrested after the pair were held up by masked gunmen who stole their passports, cash and watches.
A new 155mm naval gun is said to be in development and it could provide firepower support for a future attack on Taiwan.
A potential gap that China’s carrier strike groups ‘need to address is the limited number of stealth fighters’, former PLA Navy officer says.
Satellite images show the vessel under construction has a ‘finless’ design that could improve its manoeuvrability and speed.
Chinese experts warn the pair could pose a threat in a conflict over Taiwan, urge tough economic and military measures.
