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Alyssa Chen
Reporter, China
Alyssa joined the Post in 2023 as a reporter on China desk to cover diplomacy. Her interests lie in cross-strait relations and Sino-Japan relations. Previously, she was the Asia Correspondent for the Japan Times, and graduated from the University of Hong Kong.
Alyssa joined the Post in 2023 as a reporter on China desk to cover diplomacy. Her interests lie in cross-strait relations and Sino-Japan relations. Previously, she was the Asia Correspondent for the Japan Times, and graduated from the University of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Diplomacy, Sino-Japan relations, cross-strait relations
Languages Spoken:
English, Japanese, Mandarin
Lee Jae Myung and Xi Jinping found common ground on ‘one China’ but there was no word on what to do about Pyongyang.
In meeting with visiting South Korean president, Chinese premier calls for cooperation in AI, new energy and high-end manufacturing.
Appeal to President Lee Jae Myung comes as Seoul is looking to ‘open a new chapter’ in the relationship after years of tension.
The pragmatic president is seeking to balance relations with Beijing while keeping Washington onside.
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Exchange of visits by two countries’ leaders within months underscores their commitment to deepening ties, analysts say.
Beijing is reported to have rejected Tokyo’s proposal for a three-way summit with South Korea amid ongoing spat over PM’s comments on Taiwan.
Meeting between Xi Jinping and Lee Jae-myung seen as the start of a thaw in relations, but analysts say roadblocks remain.
Meeting between Xi Jinping and Lee Jae-myung on Apec sidelines is the first between the two leaders since the latter assumed office in June.
At first sit-down meeting with Sanae Takaichi, Chinese leader says the two countries should focus on the bigger picture to manage differences.
Amid a bruising trade war, the two leaders rekindle friendly tone ahead of their first face-to-face encounter in six years.
Chinese foreign ministry confirms leaders to ‘exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest’.
Chinese leader’s first visit in more than a decade carries limited expectations as US and North Korean challenges loom.
Tokyo’s ability to be effective in major diplomatic events is said to suffer as no single political party can maintain a stable government.
Transport ministry says it is working with local authorities to ensure smooth and safe journeys at one of the peak periods for travel.
Services between major cities will restart later this month, ending five-year suspension between world’s two most populous countries.
State media and online commenters question the cost and value of summoning the officers from around the world.
Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.
No reward yet for Beijing’s multilateral approach at UN body tasked with regulating law of the sea.
Online commenters raise concerns about the programme’s impact on local employment in a tight job market.
Beijing says its energy cooperation with Moscow is ‘justified, legitimate and beyond reproach’ as US targets China and India with duties.
Chinese and American officials met this week for meetings that could pave the way for a US-China summit.
Malaysian prime minister attends military parade and SCO summit and secures belt and road deal while meeting top Chinese leaders.
SCO Development Strategy until 2035 has ‘set the tone and a clear direction’ for the decade to come, top Chinese diplomat tells reporters.
Vietnam’s actions in South China Sea unlikely to change strategic balance, but could prompt Beijing to fortify defences, experts warn.
The two countries are partners, not rivals, Chinese president says as US threats present the chance for a reset between the Asian giants.
Lawyers and survivors of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery urge courts in China to hear cases as 80th anniversary of end of WWII approaches.
Both sides send ships to the disputed South China Sea feature amid rising concern in Manila about getting supplies to grounded warship.
Beijing is an all-weather partner to Caracas and keen on political continuity, observers say.
Annual report says New Zealand faces rising threats of foreign interference and spying; accuses Beijing of being ‘most active’ player.
