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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
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.
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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.
Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show.
Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market.
Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones.
PLA plans to crack down on ‘fakery that undermines combat capability’, soon after top generals placed under corruption investigation.
Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow.
A PLA Daily article links corrupt practices with damage to combat readiness – Xi Jinping’s top priority.
Dialogue channel could pave the way for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun.
Western hemisphere port call by Silk Road Ark comes just weeks after US ousted Venezuelan leader.
Pentagon says it will focus on the first island chain while urging partners to contribute more to the collective defence.
Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.
Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.
The Hainan and its three sister ships are expected to form the backbone of the PLA Navy’s large-scale landing capability.
Military analyst on CCTV says frontier technologies reflect ‘expectations for future aerospace and space superiority’.
The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say.
New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’.
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.
10 industry executives also face punitive measures following Washington’s unveiling of a record US$11 billion weapons package.
Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.
PLA warplanes and ships have been less active around the island in the second half of the year, Taiwanese data shows.
Report adds that Americans’ security is threatened by Beijing’s development of its ‘historic military build-up’, including nuclear arsenal.
