Han Li
US Correspondent
Han Li is a Washington correspondent covering Congress and the ever-changing world of geopolitics. Previously, he spent nine years in San Francisco writing about Asian American communities and politics. Raised in Guangzhou, he has also lived in Taipei, Beijing, and Los Angeles before finding his way to the East Coast.
Han Li is a Washington correspondent covering Congress and the ever-changing world of geopolitics. Previously, he spent nine years in San Francisco writing about Asian American communities and politics. Raised in Guangzhou, he has also lived in Taipei, Beijing, and Los Angeles before finding his way to the East Coast.
Areas of Expertise:
US politics, Chinese diaspora storiesLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
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US think tank study finds middle-income countries have ‘more positive views of China’ when it comes to regulating AI effectively.
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Fears in US surround banning of Chinese drones used for non-military purposes such as search and rescue, factory inspections and farming.
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After grossing nearly US$300 million in mainland China, its North American release will test its popularity beyond Chinese-speaking diaspora.
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The political newcomer wins Republican Senate nomination after failing to answer questions about South China Sea issues.
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Congressional advisers cite AI optimism but question Beijing’s openness after being denied access to Hangzhou tech firms.
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Senate panel clears path for nomination as acting AG confirms US$1.8 billion fund for president’s allies is scrapped.
Agreement calls for group to surrender its weapons and Israeli troops to withdraw from Gaza under a broader peace framework.
Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency.
Republicans press former health official over Wuhan research funding as Democrats accuse committee of pursuing political vendetta.
Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.
The fact-finding mission by members of a congressional advisory body to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou was the first of its kind since 2019.
Talks come as the US and China step up high-level engagement and seek closer cooperation on law enforcement and security.
Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of US Senate Committee on Commerce, warns substantial revisions will be needed before bill can become law.
US lawmakers search for ways to tackle Beijing’s rapid rise in commercial shipbuilding and restore America’s diminished commercial fleet.
Republicans point to Beijing’s rising research spending, while Democrats warn Trump’s funding cuts could erode America’s ability to compete.
Declassified US intelligence files showing millions of Americans’ voter information do not back Trump’s claims Beijing hacked 2020 election.
US president’s prime-time address draws sharp backlash from immigrants who fear a surge in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Lawmakers want more transparency around foreign influence in the sector, saying there’s no reason to allow rival to control supply chain.
