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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.
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.
In his inaugural address, the US president also discusses tariffs generally but does not specifically target Beijing.
Video app restores service in US after incoming president calls for a resolution that would put 50 per cent of ownership in US hands.
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The two leaders spoke just before the US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban the popular Chinese-owned app as soon as Sunday.
John Ratcliffe would be one of the few national security officials from the first Trump administration to join the second.
‘Targeted approach’ meant to ensure foreign adversaries’ software and hardware are kept off American roads, commerce secretary says.
Sweeping measures target every stage of Russian energy production and distribution chain but will they deter Moscow’s biggest customers?
Chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies and drone-maker Autel Robotics also included among companies Pentagon says threaten national security.
Treasury Department accuses Integrity Tech of involvement in ‘multiple computer intrusion incidents’ linked to Flax Typhoon hacking group.
Chinese, Russian threats may ‘offer our adversaries the ability to remotely access and manipulate these devices’, says Commerce Department.
‘Without transparency, sharing and cooperation, the world cannot adequately prevent and prepare for future epidemics and pandemics.’.
President-elect will need to shift his ‘America First’ policy orientation to secure the supply chain crucial for defence and hi-tech.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to host India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval, a sign of improved Beijing-New Delhi ties.
Trump spokesman confirms inauguration invitation, but Qiu Wenxing of Chinese embassy does not discuss whether Xi Jinping will attend.
Report says it is not clear if Xi has accepted the US president-elect’s invitation.
If Washington and Beijing can manage tensions in 2025, particularly on Taiwan, ‘we should all celebrate’, says prominent expert Minxin Pei.
‘Significant’ labour shortfall runs into tens of thousands as Washington and allies worry about Beijing cracking their encryption.
Even so, US Defence Department expert on the Arctic adds, ‘it’s important for us to be consistently monitoring how their intentions progress’.
Beijing-sanctioned economist who spent time in federal prison tasked with advancing White House agendas on ‘manufacturing, tariff and trade’.
As the Philippines pushes back in the South China Sea, ‘we have to accept that China successfully divided’ other Southeast Asian nations.
The Virginia-class vessel is the first of its kind to be deployed at the strategic military base, which is closer to Beijing than Hawaii.
Recommendation by Seoul-based institute may mark a shift, but analysts say such talks may be needed with a US led by isolationist Trump.
Some say he could use self-ruled island as bargaining chip for economic concessions while others rule that out, citing political pushback.
China’s projected military industrial base cannot be matched without increased spending, lawmakers hear.
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO’s business interests could be exploited by Beijing, according to testimony at cybersecurity hearing.
If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds.
Trump nominees for high-level positions suggest Washington will lean more toward New Delhi and further from Beijing, analysts say.
American leader’s last face-to-face talk with his Chinese counterpart comes amid uncertainty over future of bilateral relations under Trump.
President-elect’s transaction-based approach to diplomacy could see informal behind-the-scenes dialogue with Beijing coming to the forefront.
