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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
Two high-level meetings show that Beijing is aware of economic imbalances as Politburo prepares high-stakes growth assessment next month.
The new research comes as the Chinese and EU trade chiefs meet in Brussels to discuss trade tensions fuelled, in part, by electric vehicles.
Ministry of Commerce cites national security concerns as reason for move.
China has strong tech industries and a large market – but so did Japan before its recession, warns the Nomura Research Institute scholar.
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Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand.
Richard Koo on the difficulty of raising consumption spending, why fraying Tokyo ties should worry Beijing, Trump’s weakness and fallout from Iran war.
Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?
The president, premier and vice-premiers blanket agricultural and tech centres to gauge local strains and industrial progress before key July policy summit.
The measures include greater market access in services, finance and healthcare, though analyst says it remains unclear how the reforms will be implemented.
Passengers arriving at major aviation hubs complain about long trips to terminals.
Export operators are prohibited from shipping dual-use items to the 10 firms, with China citing the need to safeguard its national security.
The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes.
China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks.
The first deep-level maintenance of Comac’s narrowbody jet is expected to provide the data needed to prove the aircraft’s long-term durability to global inspectors.
Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars.
Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks.
New mega locks will double freight capacity at the world’s largest dam, linking China’s inland industrial hubs to coastal ports with a feat of complex engineering.
China’s home-grown jets will be able to stay in the air for longer as maintenance centres open on the mainland, some with Hong Kong servicers.
Tech hub’s biggest station will make regional travel easier, but some Shenzhen residents worry it is too small relative to other rail hubs.
Chinese policymakers could use American response to recessions as a reference, new report argues.
New law coordinates control over the full supply chain as Beijing frames minerals as a national security priority.
Expo in Harbin highlights expanding economic ties amid rising geopolitical and trade uncertainties.
Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan.
Details ranging from specific models, delivery arrangements and how Chinese operators would allocate the 200 planes are still lacking.
After leaving Beijing, the US president announced a pledge to buy at least 200 jets, and up to 750 under certain conditions.
Washington and Beijing will discuss the board to manage commercial ties, and there is a plan to ‘pregame’ investments to avoid national security blocks.
Aircraft maker reviewing new designs to challenge Boeing and Airbus and take better advantage of plane’s slightly wider fuselage.
Donald Trump Jnr and Eric Trump will also join the high-stakes summit in Beijing, sources say.
After the US$37 billion, 300-plane deal from Trump’s last visit stalled, industry observers say the next one could be more flexible.
