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Stella Chen
Reporter, China
Stella joined the SCMP in 2022 after working as a senior researcher at the China Media Project. Her interests include topics related to the environment and gender in China and Asia. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Manchester.
People who want to travel home over Lunar New Year should get a booster shot to minimise virus spread, Zhong says.
Peking University law professor Jiang Mingan criticises lower level authorities for taking action that generates public ‘resentment or even resistance’.
Armed with blank paper, women from Beijing to Shanghai are leading a rare social movement.
Last weekend’s demonstrations are a sign of growing public discontent over Beijing’s Covid controls but also pose a direct challenge to the authorities
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Chinese websites and social media platforms have been switched to black and white as the country mourns former president Jiang Zemin.
President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders receive the late leader’s casket ahead of the state funeral on Tuesday morning.
Jiang is hailed for mending ties with the West, the handover of Hong Kong, modernising the Communist Party at home and a successful bid to host Olympics.
Nine-day visit to US by diverse group of former Chinese officials and scholars seen as being part of efforts by both sides to de-escalate bilateral tensions.
President Xi Jinping’s wife attended events held alongside last week’s G20 and Apec summits in what was seen as an effort to show a more friendly side of China.
The former American vice-president reaffirms his commitment to the Trump White House’s tough line on Beijing.
The time spent in quarantine on arrival has been cut to 5 days, but those arriving from overseas must still comply with a further set of rules.
Threshold also dropped for positive PCR tests among major changes to the country’s zero-Covid measures.
Beijing warns Washington to respect its sovereignty after US leader says he expects to talk about Taiwan and other contentious issues.
Summit in Bali next week offers a rare chance for Chinese, US leaders to meet for what would be their first face-to-face talks since Biden became president.
Legal revisions to better protect women in China could be difficult to put into practice, according to observers.
China’s foreign minister tells Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Hainan nations should oppose ‘the abuse of arbitration’ regarding conflict and dispute.
Previous Lula government built strong ties with Beijing and helped to establish the BRICS forum.
Tragedy sparks messages of sympathy and caution on Chinese social media, but also derision over Seoul’s close ties with the US.
Study and propaganda for grass-roots members on the political meeting’s ‘spirit’ is now ‘primary task’ for party and country.
The promotions of two key security officers signify that Chinese President Xi Jinping prioritises political stability over economic development, an expert says.
Former rising political star who was expected to secure a Standing Committee seat now poised to lose vice-premier position in eyebrow-raising demotion.
‘New developments’ under Xi Jinping to be included in ‘New Era’ section added five years ago.
As the UK’s battered image takes another hit with Liz Truss’ resignation, the timing may play into China’s narrative promoting Xi Jinping’s rule.
A closer look at Xi Jinping’s full work report for the national congress reveals deep concerns about party members and officials with ‘wavering’ political convictions.
The Chinese president does not mention the United States or Ukraine but the speech does contain signals, analyst says.
Central Committee endorses ‘lenient’ punishment of senior official for wrongdoings that took place before Xi Jinping took power.
The Central Committee wrapped up the 4-day plenum where senior cadres will have been briefed about the major leadership shake-up to be announced next week.
Brazil’s presidential election run-off on October 30 could reshape the country’s relationship with China.
The island nation has become the first in the socialist world to allow same-sex marriage.
Some believe the calls are motivated by a desire to reduce Western influence, but others fear that students can only lose out as a result.
