Frank Tang
Business Editor
Frank Tang joined the SCMP in 2016 after a decade of China economy coverage and government policy analysis. He was political economy editor before moving to the business desk.
Frank Tang joined the SCMP in 2016 after a decade of China economy coverage and government policy analysis. He was political economy editor before moving to the business desk.
Areas of Expertise:
China economy, finance and capital marketsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Remembered as a candid, decisive leader, the former Chinese premier championed entrepreneurship, welcomed foreign expertise and brought urgency to economic policymaking.
Seven of the top 10 foreign holders cut their exposure to US government debt, led by Japan, which offloaded US$47.7 billion.
The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections.
Trade envoy says Washington aims to steady ties after a bruising tariff year, even as disputes over minerals and AI chips persist.
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Move falls short of Trump’s demands as debate over Fed independence intensifies and markets brace for global spillover effects.
China Investment Corporation opened its third offshore office in London in December 2024, joining outposts in Hong Kong and New York.
Both sides agree to promote the development of bilateral trade ties to ‘expand the list for cooperation and shorten the list of problems’.
Isaacman says Washington must move quickly to stay ahead of Beijing amid intensifying rivalry in space exploration.
Ten months after it was proposed as a key tool to compete with China, there are still few clues about how it can be structured and managed.
Trump hails ‘extremely strong’ relationship with Beijing after call covering bilateral relations, Taiwan, Ukraine, fentanyl and agriculture.
The veteran China watcher talks Beijing’s need for financial reform and how US-China economic convergence could still be on the horizon.
Lawmakers seek stronger BIS powers and more staff, saying Beijing could use one-year pause in export controls to advance domestic abilities.
Economist at US think tanks on bright prospects for China, the challenges it faces and why more market discipline is needed.
Congressional panel urges alternative technologies as Beijing’s pricing power and slow US production raise doubts about reducing dependence.
China Investment Corporation has reassigned three department heads and delayed its 2024 report amid US pressure on foreign inflows.
Gina Raimondo believes tougher export controls are vital for US national security and high-end chips should be kept out of Chinese hands.
Beijing to restrict 13 precursor exports as part of a Washington-backed effort to choke off the deadly opioid’s supply chain.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook warns lack of government data has challenged the US central bank’s ability to assess current economic climate.
Preparatory work is progressing well, the Post has learned from the Beijing-headquartered multilateral development bank.
Raja Krishnamoorthi urges Trump administration to deliver increased investment, strategy and leadership to combat China’s growing influence.
Experts urge long-term planning, government funding and consistency to close Beijing’s massive lead in the sector.
Move blocks Huawei, Hikvision devices and tightens rules on Chinese parts ahead of Trump-Xi summit this week.
China’s ambassador in Washington frames expected meeting as an opportunity for cooperation rather than confrontation.
With Beijing ascending, ex-commerce chief Gina Raimondo calls industrial policy ‘necessary’ where it’s a ‘true matter of national security’.
Beijing seeks to strengthen regional financial ties and boost yuan use as US trade pressures weigh on East Asian economies.
Panama is still open to being flexible and reaching an amicable agreement with CK Hutchison, owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing.
Finance chief Paul Chan concludes his first visit to Washington since 2019, as a new phase of the US-China trade war looms.
Treasury chief Scott Bessent urges Europe and Asia to ‘de-risk’ supply chains as tensions flare ahead of Apec summit.
Beijing also initiates anti-discrimination investigation over US handling of Chinese semiconductors, a day ahead of latest trade talks.
