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
US president casts domestic policies as a global success while addressing conflicts, China and the prospect of renewed Iran talks.
Beijing seen as less of a threat in Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, although a partisan divide exists.
Despite months of US ambivalence, Beijing’s patience and composure at key Washington summit can show they are ‘the new adults in the room’.
US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy.
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Leaders meet on sidelines of Brics summit in New Delhi; Indian statement says they reaffirmed that ‘differences should not become disputes’.
New data challenges common perception that the United States’ Asian communities form a reliable voting bloc for Democrats.
Ottawa targets US$20 billion in US goods after trade talks collapsed, with both sides digging in and analysts warning of further escalation.
The US military said two of its vessels evaded ‘multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks’ before retaliating.
Wei Lianyong, 51, reportedly died in Northern Mariana Islands on August 23, after he was found unresponsive at a local detention facility.
US president praises Xi and predicts they have ‘a lot of good things to discuss’ at summit, while bragging of beating Beijing in tech war.
Senior Russian aide confirms possibility of all three leaders meeting in Shenzhen in November ‘was discussed’ at this week’s SCO summit.
Iran targets American interests in Gulf states after US forces attack Iranian air defence sites, radar systems and maritime assets.
Ottawa’s resistance tests the limits of US pressure as countries weigh diversification, leverage and the reliability of Washington deals.
Justice Department says QTFY targeted US critical infrastructure on behalf of China’s security ministry and military.
Case adds friction weeks before Trump-Xi summit, with Washington pressing Beijing over Americans held in the country.
The 31-year-old previously pleaded guilty to role in laundering illicit funds for outfit with ties to Mexican cartels.
Lawmakers said sanctions should remain as mainland Chinese, Hong Kong officials were ‘complicit in Beijing’s dismantling of Hong Kong’s autonomy’.
A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’.
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping.
The pair – both residents of Staten Island in New York – are facing jail terms and fines for exporting native species without a licence.
White House says pact hinges on Riyadh joining Abraham Accords, a condition analysts say the kingdom is unlikely to accept.
‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock.
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s competitive edge as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry.
Chinese peacekeeping roles are ‘concentrated in strategically sensitive regions’ to gain intelligence, House Foreign Affairs Committee told.
These are the first American service members killed due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.
Community leaders warn US president’s explosive China election-interference allegations may see rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
State Department says 2020 order remains in effect as city still lacks sufficient autonomy for different treatment from mainland China.
Analysts claim Washington needs to slow down Chinese momentum and speed up US technology advances now or fall well behind the Asian giant.
Unknown individuals are alleged to have broken into a California museum and vandalised exhibits.
