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Laura Zhou
Senior Correspondent, China
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Areas of Expertise:
DiplomacyLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
US leader says he wants to regain control of Bagram Air Base because of its proximity to Chinese nuclear facilities in Xinjiang.
Risks from South China Sea or Taiwan Strait conflicts and US tariff threats may derail positive momentum, analysts warn.
Patrols will involve both sea and air operations, one analyst says, while another forecasts ‘strong measures’ against unauthorised entry.
Senior Philippine official calls Chinese announcement a pretext for ‘eventual occupation’ as analysts warn of higher tensions.
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Hours after Dong Jun and Pete Hegseth held a video call, Wang Yi and Marco Rubio dialled in on Wednesday.
The South China Sea feature is also claimed by the Philippines and is a major source of tension between the two countries.
Chinese leader vows ‘unwavering strategic policy’ with Pyongyang in message marking 77th anniversary of North Korea’s founding.
Brics nations must ‘jointly defend multilateralism’, uphold the Brics spirit of openness, Chinese leader says in virtual address.
Russian billionaire and Putin associate says Beijing is taking a cautious tack on dedollarisation.
President Vladimir Putin is leading Russian officials and business figures on an ‘absolutely unprecedented’ trip to China.
Beijing hopes this year’s anniversary activities will help it publicise stories of wartime solidarity and boost people-to-people exchange.
Russian president will attend SCO summit and be guest of honour at WWII parade during ‘absolutely unprecedented’ four-day China trip.
North Korean leader’s appearance alongside Chinese and Russian counterparts will be an act of defiance against US pressure, analysts say.
Foreign ministry says Tokyo should face up to its history after claims it urged other countries not to attend the ‘anti-Japanese’ event.
Philippine military says there is an increase in Chinese vessels, including coastguard and militia ships, near shoal.
Still, Beijing welcomes engagement between Washington and Moscow to improve their relations and advance ‘political settlement’ of the crisis.
The celebrated 19th-century artist is at the centre of a culture war between Russia and Ukraine.
Panda conservation centre and table tennis star speak out about cyberbullying, internet rumours and the dark side of online fandom.
Philippine president’s contention that his country would ‘have to get involved’ in US-China confrontation prompts strong response.
Relatives of Claire Lee Chennault, commander of the volunteer air corps, are among those invited to next month’s commemorations in Beijing.
The attack on a mother and son triggers a plea from the embassy and follows a similar incident in the same city last year.
Former envoy to Germany Shi Mingde says Europe’s trade deal with Washington will not help the bloc achieve strategic autonomy.
Experts recommend calm in the wake of remarks by Jilin province’s party chief about kingdom that perished 1,300 years ago.
Proposal comes days after Trump says tech race with China will define 21st century, with Beijing reportedly mulling Shanghai headquarters.
Relationship is at an ‘inflection point’, von der Leyen tells Chinese leader as 25th China-EU summit begins in Beijing.
Beijing rolled out the red carpet for the Australian leader this week and the two sides appeared to keep a lid on tensions.
Chinese leader said the two countries had overcome a series of ‘setbacks’ and stressed the importance of ‘equal treatment’.
Public pledges from the Asia-Pacific allies unlikely, observers say, with efforts to pressure them seen as signs of ‘weakening’ confidence.
China’s foreign minister tells Russian counterpart Putin’s coming visit to China is among top priorities in a ‘turbulent and changing world’.
