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
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.
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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.
German firm TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to Canadian submarine agreement in a move expected to strengthen ties with Nato.
US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 other members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting.
Tokyo expected stronger US support after Beijing retaliated over Taiwan comments, but analysts say Washington has held back.
Witnesses urge investment in AI, robotics and chips, warning US research cuts risk eroding America’s technological edge.
Analysts say modest meeting outcomes and shrinking institutional channels leave diplomacy unduly reliant on the leaders’ personal rapport.
Witnesses say decades of technology theft have strengthened Beijing, while others caution against broad anti-China measures.
US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.
Experts say slow responses, aid cuts and misinformation expose gaps in global health defences despite Covid lessons.
US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.
US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.
Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.
Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.
