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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
Beijing has used law enforcement patrols and scientific study to boost its control over the contested South China Sea area.
Beyond the fivefold visa fee spike, flight shortages and soaring airfares expected to deter price-sensitive Chinese travellers, analysts say.
Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace.
Farm-belt officials from both sides meet as US voters consider issues for midterms and Beijing detains US citizen.
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Myanmar expected to push for reopened China trade routes that were restricted for fear of conflict spilling over the border.
As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.
Trade delegation to Beijing postponed after death of prominent backchannel figure who served as Japanese chief cabinet secretary.
Announcement comes after Manila lodged diplomatic protest over ‘illegal presence’ of a floating structure at the disputed atoll.
Manila says aerial monitoring shows that Beijing has built a platform at the disputed reef.
The Chinese leader begins his first foreign trip of the year by pledging that the ‘traditional friendship’ between the countries will not change.
This week’s Shanghai film festival doesn’t include any movies from Japan – the latest sign of an unofficial boycott.
Analysts warn the Tokyo-Manila boundary negotiations will be seen in Beijing as an attempt to challenge its position on Taiwan.
A new flashpoint has opened up in the western Pacific Ocean with Beijing expected to strengthen its presence in the waters east of Taiwan.
Beijing says negotiations between Tokyo and Manila cover area east of Taiwan where it maintains exclusive economic zone.
Nations facing chronic water shortages might look to Chinese investment to upgrade their creaking Soviet-era infrastructure, observers say.
More than 100 survivors treated in hospital after the explosion in Shanxi and executives from the mining firm have been detained.
Acting navy secretary suggests US$14 billion weapons deal is on hold, but Taipei says it has ‘no information’ about a freeze.
Analysts say Beijing’s position in managing three-way ties appears to be strengthened after hosting Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
The Chinese and Russian leaders are holding talks in Beijing, soon after Trump’s visit.
The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users.
Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit.
According to the US president, leaders could meet three more times this year, though experts doubt this will fix major issues.
The two leaders follow a morning of talks with a tour of the Temple of Heaven and a state banquet.
Nine fraud centres dismantled and 276 suspects arrested in joint operation between FBI, Chinese Ministry of Public Security and Dubai Police.
Both China and the US stand to gain from reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but they view the crisis through different lenses.
Treasury and State Department announcements come days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected China visit and summit with Xi Jinping.
Top envoy’s remarks come amid speculation Washington may induce Beijing to pressure Tehran into accepting a peace deal.
Amid deep geopolitical uncertainty, the Beijing workshop of Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah preserves and shares Persian culture.
Washington under Trump is eager to secure alternative supplies, but Beijing’s dominance appears too strong to break soon, observers say.
