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Amber Wang
Senior Reporter, China
Amber Wang is a reporter for the China desk, and focuses on Chinese politics and diplomacy. She joined the Post in 2021, and previously worked for The New York Times and Southern Metropolis Daily.
Amber Wang is a reporter for the China desk, and focuses on Chinese politics and diplomacy. She joined the Post in 2021, and previously worked for The New York Times and Southern Metropolis Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics, diplomacy, cross-strait relationsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
The Liaoning aircraft carrier appears to be among 14 large naval vessels snapped on manoeuvres in a satellite image circulating online.
Beijing also outlines progress in disarmament and its long-standing policies in first such report since 2021.
AVA 6 passage marks at least the second transit of a China-linked tanker through the waterway since the US military operation began.
While the Rich Starry didn’t visit an Iranian port, it is on a US blacklist for allegedly helping Tehran evade sanctions.
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Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’.
MizarVision tried to determine bomber movements based on aerial tanker positions and US attacks on key strategic sites.
The two countries are still far apart on the big issues, with American midterms looming and no quick way out.
It largely depends on Cheng’s Kuomintang regaining power in Taiwan, analysts say.
As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
Jinglei-1 and H-6N strategic bomber combination completes nuclear triad, boosts second-strike capability, military magazine says.
Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say.
PLA Daily describes upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles as offensive weapons capable of targeting neighbouring countries.
Seizing Kharg Island may ‘give the US greater leverage to pressure Iran into making concessions’: South China Sea analyst.
Main opposition Kuomintang and smaller Taiwan People’s Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November.
Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.
Beijing sends 26 sorties over the weekend, coinciding with comments by Taiwanese leader claiming the island is ‘sovereign’.
In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
The Gulf of Tonkin will be the backdrop this week for naval activities despite a five-decade maritime dispute.
Passage signals US’ commitment to ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’, says US Seventh Fleet, after Beijing monitored and tracked aircraft.
Tehran’s retaliation against Washington’s Gulf allies offers lessons for a potential Taiwan conflict, analysts say.
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.
Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending.
Analysts say the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting.
Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.
China’s foreign ministry reports more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran.
Analysts cite pressure from Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is likely to be a focal point.
Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.
Taiwanese media attributes slow post-pandemic recovery to cross-strait tensions, partial travel bans.
