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Mark Magnier
US Deputy Bureau Chief
Before joining the Post in Washington, Mark worked in China, India and Japan for the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times and was a Knight-Wallace journalism fellow. He’s covered economic, social and political issues throughout Asia and conflicts in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq, including weeks spent camping under Saddam Hussein’s bridges.
Before joining the Post in Washington, Mark worked in China, India and Japan for the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times and was a Knight-Wallace journalism fellow. He’s covered economic, social and political issues throughout Asia and conflicts in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq, including weeks spent camping under Saddam Hussein’s bridges.
Areas of Expertise:
US-China relations and policyLanguages Spoken:
English
Iran war, tariff setbacks and sliding US poll numbers reshape the balance going into next week’s high-stakes talks.
Trump administration on Friday appealed court ruling that 10 per cent global tariff imposed in February was not justified by 1970s trade law.
Lawyers of Lu Jianwang, who has lived in the US for decades, said the alleged covert police station was just a community centre.
Despite declarations of cooperation, friendship and respect from both sides, major trade conflict is brewing between the two superpowers.
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Curbs tied to Iran and a fragile ceasefire cast a shadow over the leaders’ planned Beijing summit as tensions between the powers mount.
Half of Americans link national identity to birthplace, but just 23 per cent of Asian-Americans agree, highlighting concerns over belonging and bias.
Pulling out of international organisation would see Beijing expand its influence and leave Washington at major disadvantage, lawmakers say.
Acting attorney general says Trump was among targets after breach at Washington Hilton exposes massive security gap.
Tehran pursues urgent regional coordination as US president orders his negotiators to stay home.
Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner; meanwhile, Iran’s foreign ministry denies US discussions even as Araghchi arrives in Islamabad.
US president authorises lethal force as the arrival of a third aircraft carrier bolsters a massive naval presence.
Move eases oil fears, but US’ Iran blockade remains amid questions over enforcement and China’s role, as Trump claims to have ended 10 wars.
Economic sanctions, access to US-led banking systems are powerful tools, but overuse reduces their effectiveness over time, Congress told.
US ambassador to UN joined other Washington envoys hailing US-led cost-cutting, efficiency drive and streamlining of UN’s cumulative ‘bloat’.
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow.
War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters.
US strengths and strains offer Beijing a playbook, but key differences limit how far the conflict can guide future military strategy.
Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.
Trump shrugs off the need to reach a settlement, then alleges Iran let oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a ‘gift’ to the US.
Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war.
Survey shows more than half face ‘perpetual foreigner’ bias, with higher stress levels and exclusion across daily life.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will also host Chinese leader in Washington later this year.
US president claims Tehran offered an ‘oil and gas related’ gift and that it was a sign talks are happening with ‘the right people’.
Donald Trump says US will pause military strikes on power plants following talks, but Iranian officials deny negotiations are taking place.
House Select Committee says Beijing using monetary contributions, critical UN posts and strategic troop deployment to expand its reach.
After confirmation that the high-stakes Xi-Trump summit will be delayed, analysts find a complex story beneath the official surface.
Two leaders tout bilateral relationship and pledge to work cooperatively on trade.
Beijing seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community confirms in its annual report on global threats.
Analysts say the combination of the Iran war and the new date for Trump’s trip to Beijing could put Japan’s leader on the defensive.
