Meredith Chen
Reporter, China
Meredith Chen joined the Post in 2023 and covers China politics and diplomacy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong. Previously, she had stints with both international and Chinese-language media outlets, focusing on affairs in Asia.
Meredith Chen joined the Post in 2023 and covers China politics and diplomacy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong. Previously, she had stints with both international and Chinese-language media outlets, focusing on affairs in Asia.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese society, culture, video productionLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
A Weibo hashtag about ancient cinnabar sites has reignited debate over the ‘rivers and seas’ in Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum.
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators.
A look at the Chinese leader’s aircraft, which is bound to become part of the visual choreography of his state visit in Washington.
The vessel surveyed the geology and environment of a South China Sea feature claimed by Beijing and Manila.
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US president says the under-construction ballroom will outdo its Beijing counterpart, despite being a fraction of the size.
With revised textbooks focusing more on Chinese culture, critics worry students are losing sight of the broader world.
From content creators to organised fan groups, state media and local authorities urge greater awareness of boundaries and restraint.
New guidelines provide a broader legal framework for everything from privacy breaches and sexual content to fraud and consumer protection.
A teacher’s call to end ‘worshipping foreign things’ reignites debate over the language’s role in schools.
Proposal sees mapping out defence scenarios as better preparation for future officers involved in intelligent warfare.
PLA focuses largely on support functions while offensive combat uses are exploratory, says paper that drew heavily on US military analysis.
Beijing-bound Boeing 747-8 inspected after fuel truck reportedly tears lines from wing ports at JFK.
Emergency crews and residents stop to commemorate the more than 1,000 dead in last week’s disaster.
Heavy to torrential rain is forecast over the next three days, with authorities warning of floods, landslides and mudslides.
Rescue teams continues their efforts to reach the Gyirong Port border crossing as bad weather is forecast over the coming days.
Zhu Zhongming, a former vice-minister for finance, has been appointed to a leading role in the city’s government.
New Hunan Museum hall showcases major Chinese dialects and more than 100 ethnic minority languages, including Mongolian, Tibetan and Uygur.
Revised personnel rules tie performance to eco-impact more closely as the country shifts gear from growth to sustainability.
University dean’s cautionary words come as Beijing is increasingly on guard about historical views at odds with the official line.
Party elite attend ceremony at Beijing’s Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery and offer condolences to Zhu’s family.
The technology is being used for everything from digitising rare manuscripts to helping break down barriers to understanding classical texts.
Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region.
Flight NH968 lands safely with 197 on board after 2024’s deadly crash at the same airport and last year’s mid-air disaster in Washington.
Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow.
Fields Medal winner’s candid remarks resonate with young students in China who say they’ve had similar experiences.
The sentencing of four men to up to 14 years in prison has highlighted a very different approach to justice compared with China.
Geopolitical friction and a lack of career paths are hollowing out the pipeline of US specialists who truly understand China.
Accelerating buildout of national ecosystem of Chinese-language data has emerged as a ‘more winnable’ arena amid US tech restrictions.
The changes have heightened concerns among Chinese citizens already studying in the US and those planning to do so.
