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Amber Wang
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 private sector is finally becoming a real force in defence procurement, but issues such as US sanctions, red tape and corruption remain.
Beijing and Taipei need to ‘break the ice’, start talking at lower levels, Andrew Yang tells the Post at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
US warnings about China ‘threat’ unlikely to be fully endorsed by Asean, given spectre of steep tariffs under Trump, analyst says.
Instead of defence chief, China sends group from military academies to premier Singapore security forum, prompting speculation.
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Hegseth’s comments involved ‘groundless accusations against China’, PLA major general leading Chinese side at annual Singapore event says.
Pentagon chief urges US allies to step up defence spending in the face of ‘real’ and ‘imminent’ threat posed by Beijing.
Lula’s recent visit included a meeting with defence giant Norinco, which is reportedly seeking a major stake in aerospace firm Avibras.
Pakistan’s use of the air-to-air missiles against India has broader implications for regional security, global arms market and Taiwan.
Despite public enthusiasm over apparent fighter jet success in India-Pakistan conflict, Beijing remains cautious over security, diplomatic considerations.
The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.
Analysts said a deal with the long-standing US ally could reshape the regional geopolitical landscape.
Aircraft carrier’s moves showcase China’s capacity for ‘rapid and frequent’ missions as it refines blue-water capabilities, analysts say.
KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.
Strategic bombers, launch platforms and missile systems are being deployed throughout the region in a strong message to Beijing.
‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.
Yan Anlin, an expert on Taiwan studies, sees more opposition to the island’s independence than support for it but believes that military conflict cannot be ruled out.
Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.
PLA is testing tactics, including blockade and anti-access strategies, and getting closer to the island each time, experts say.
The PLA Eastern Theatre Command’s exercises are advancing on the self-ruled island ‘step-by-step’, an analyst says.
US announcement of sixth-generation fighter raises new questions about delivery and feasibility amid soaring competition with China, analysts say.
No injuries were reported but the nighttime incident comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.
Article in journal from key Taiwan-related think tank also suggests ‘direct governance during wartime’, followed by ‘appointed governance’.
State broadcaster releases grainy image of tailless aircraft just days after US announces plans to build the next-generation F-47 jet.
Adoption of DeepSeek by PLA hospitals, paramilitary and mobilisation units seen to usher in ‘new chapter in military intelligentisation’.
Trump may not have spelled out his South China Sea position but deployments are peaking and only likely to be maintained, according to observers.
Taiwanese leader William Lai’s security measures to counter what he calls a ‘foreign hostile force’ have sent tensions with Beijing soaring.
Beijing’s No 3 official Zhao Leji says it will step up determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan.
For the first time, the island is investigating artists who reposted content from official mainland sources.
