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Frank Chen
Correspondent, Political Economy
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics and economy, Hong Kong politics
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
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Beijing’s largest rolling stock manufacturer is eyeing a local Kai Tak project – and its autonomous rail transit vehicle – as a launch pad for global expansion.
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As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods.
Move designed to boost supply and quality of home services as Beijing seeks to create more jobs in a rapidly ageing society.
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In China there is a nationwide scramble for data centres, with some major cities losing out to towns and counties for new investments.
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World’s busiest container hub is taking strides to challenge global rivals across the shipping ecosystem as Shanghai eyes high-value services.
The submarine cable project ties city with a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia.
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DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech.
Friday’s retrieval of a rocket booster made China the second nation to master the precision recovery of an orbital-class rocket component.
Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says.
Chinese authorities have ramped up spending on disaster prevention in recent years, but some worry local debt levels could hinder the campaign.
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors.
Earlier this year, Sany debuted a pure electric excavator with an operating range of up to 10 hours.
New reactor at Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant launches as Guangdong sees a growing number of reactors built across the province.
Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights.
Two high-level meetings show that Beijing is aware of economic imbalances as Politburo prepares high-stakes growth assessment next month.
