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Jun Mai
News Editor, China
Jun Mai has covered Chinese politics, diplomacy and general breaking news for over a decade. Before his current posting in Beijing, he was based in Hong Kong. He has also completed a stint in Washington.
Police presence has been ramped up so people ‘feel safer’ after Monday night’s attack, official says.
The Chinese leader’s message of congratulation follows similar messages by lower-level officials.
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
Deng Zhiping, hailed after Vietnam border clashes in ’70s and ’80s, is latest to fall in President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign.
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Taiwan is actually the most stable issue between Beijing and Washington, as long as the one-China policy exists, distinguished expert says.
On last day of three-day China trip, Sullivan says the US values its ‘commitment to freedom of navigation in the South China Sea’: White House
All aircraft and vessels from areas affected by the disease will need to comply with health measures, customs officials said.
Beijing says move will help safeguard the country’s security and interests, and better serve its obligation regarding non-proliferation of weapons.
Both men have also been expelled from the Communist Party in an unprecedented Politburo announcement.
Chinese in the state sector and beyond face stiffer overseas travel barriers as security agencies attempt to reduce corruption risks.
Campaign does not have Beijing’s official support, but there has been no apparent effort to stop it and it echoes previous propaganda campaigns.
No sign of live fire as mainland military forces conduct sea assault and land strike manoeuvres.
PLA army, navy, air force and rocket forces are spending two days in the Taiwan Strait ‘testing joint combat capabilities’ by blockading the island.
No aircraft were visible on the carrier’s deck in official images and videos, with testing of its electromagnetic launch catapults expected in later trials.
Chinese state media is reporting that flags will fly at half mast, giving Li the same honours that applied to Li Peng.
Official obituary of former leader, who died in Shanghai on Friday, hails his contributions to the economy, belt and road, poverty relief and his support for President Xi Jinping.
Hao’s campaigns to defend people’s rights once attracted favourable coverage in state media for his work to defend consumer rights
Yan, a one-time translator for Mao Zedong, was removed from his positions soon after June 4 crackdown, returned years later as vice-minister of civil affairs and continued public service into retirement.
The vice-premier’s comments indicate Beijing has raised its push for technology development to a new level.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who initiated the call, has described it as ‘long and meaningful’.
It will be the first international trip for Li Shangfu, who was appointed defence minister and state councillor in March.
Cai Qi is the most senior official in the job since the time of Mao Zedong, and the office he heads wields a great deal of influence.
In this edition of the Global Impact newseltter, we look ahead as Beijing’s elite gather in Beijing for the annual sessions of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress.
The expected confirmation of Xi protégé Li Qiang as the country’s new premier could be the most watched moment of the legislative session.
Xi trumpets a ‘brand new form of human civilisation’, while Biden ponders ‘who’d change places with Xi Jinping’.
Beijing says it reserves the right to a further response to Washington’s decision to shoot down the airship.
The country’s leadership faces daunting tasks as China emerges into a post-pandemic world.
Political scientist Yan Xuetong encourages students to find out about China’s history, including the Cultural Revolution.
The one-time leadership contender who was left out of the Politburo in October is set for a ceremonial role at March sitting.
