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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
Beijing would not overestimate impact of decapitation strike on Taiwan, seeing it just as part of amphibious landing operation, analyst says.
Yang Wei has not appeared in public for more than a year, and it comes amid an anti-corruption campaign in the defence sector.
In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones.
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Dong Jun’s remarks stressing prudence as Xi-Trump summit looms and amid Iran war suggest no military action on Taiwan for now, analysts say.
Decline in reconnaissance aircraft sorties comes during critical time in China-US ties ahead of planned Donald Trump visit.
From American bombers and Iranian suicide drones to an array of missiles, military observers are tracking the roll-out of hi-tech armaments.
Chinese leader targets ‘two-faced’ officials and demands new benchmarks tailored to local needs in newly released speeches.
US bases in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain under attack by Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media outlet.
The party’s new governance campaign comes at a critical time for the ruling body and the country.
Lunar New Year post gives rare look at the role of uncrewed aircraft in training and operations near disputed South China Sea reef.
PLA Navy risks exposing sensitive technology as factors including more open-sea operations heighten crash risks, military magazine warns.
‘Scare Out’ depicts leak of PLA jet secrets, and some speculate the plot could be based on true story involving stealth fighter tech.
Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process.
State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive.
The CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, completed its maiden flight over the weekend.
Three senior executives removed from National People’s Congress without explanation could face disciplinary action or criminal charges.
Photos circulating on social media have sparked speculation that the PLA Navy’s amphibious assault ship has entered a new phase of testing.
Photo on Chinese social media appears to show full-size model of missile that may pose threat to US air dominance in Pacific, analysts say.
Footage of flight tests suggests aircraft equipped with the home-grown engine is in the pre-delivery testing phase.
China’s massive industrial chain and ability to control production costs are clear advantages over the US, article says.
State media outlet urges Communist Party to be vigilant against cadres entering ‘sit around and be inactive mode’ during transition period.
Chinese vessels transfer 15 survivors and the remains of two others to Philippine ships on Sunday afternoon.
State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.
Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices.
The safety practices of Baotou Steel Group, the factory’s owner, have frequently come under criticism from authorities.
Military magazine pinpoints design flaws in the Fujian carrier that significantly reduce its launch efficiency.
A mainland military project manager was lured into a sexual relationship by a spy posing as a business representative while on a trip abroad.
CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle.
