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Zhao Ziwen
Reporter, China
Ziwen joined the Post in 2022, covering China's foreign affairs. He holds degrees from Beijing Foreign Studies University in Arabic Studies and Hong Kong Baptist University in International Journalism Studies. Before joining the Post, he worked for Caixin in Beijing and finished a study exchange programme in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Move is second case of US sanctions on Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery in less than a month, and takes place amid Washington’s denuclearisation talks with Iran.
Both sides have dug in their heels but they also appear to have left the door open to negotiations, observers say.
Washington must make ‘significant’ moves and return to the ‘right path’.
East Asia faces ‘severe security environment’ with Beijing and Moscow ‘irresponsible’ in their conduct, senior Tokyo official says.
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US defence officials pledge to deepen cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners while America’s top trade envoy faces pointed questions again.
Harvard’s Graham Allison, known for his work on the ‘Thucydides trap’, says the rivals’ interdependence could help them avoid conflict.
In separate hearings, generals say Washington should regard space less as a strategic resource and more as a potential battlefield.
The ‘Liberation Day’ package will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade and other countries ‘ripping off’ the US, said Donald Trump.
Beijing’s successful multilateral talks with Tehran and Moscow may lead to more pressure from Washington, experts warn.
The island nation plans to build a series of photovoltaic electricity plants to supplement its aging infrastructure.
Cities claim the technology has identified suspected cases of welfare fraud or corruption in the sale of state assets.
Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law, but candidates in China are weighing their options.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Washington to resume talks after a meeting to discuss the issue in Beijing attended by Iran and Russia.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses support for an African ‘voice in international affairs’ as ‘crucial to the shared destiny of humanity’.
CK Hutchison’s decision could be the start of a pattern of firms forced to rethink their financial strategies, observer says.
Items seized in New York include pottery, jade, bronze and Tibetan Buddhist art, some dating back thousands of years.
Each nation in the bloc has different needs and ties with US and China, posing tests for non-alignment, analysts say.
Xie Feng warns of the danger of letting the technology develop unchecked and says the countries should cooperate on global governance.
Australia’s growing presence in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait seen to underscore commitment to Western aims to curb China’s influence.
UN ambassador calls on Europe to address ‘root causes of crisis’ as China and Russia support US-backed measure, Britain and France abstain.
Beijing’s bid to balance Arab and Israeli engagement while opposing a US post-war plan could make China a more influential regional player, experts say.
Chinese foreign minister says it’s ‘high time’ to accelerate reconstruction and governance plans during phone call with Egyptian counterpart.
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has told his cabinet not to discuss ‘lies’ while Beijing hit back at Donald Trump’s takeover threats.
State Department calls on Beijing to ‘refrain from coercive actions and settle its disputes peacefully’.
Canadian professor Paul Evans says it is essential for his country to have ‘more activities’ with Chinese partners.
Beijing has the financial capacity to do so but ‘lacks the intent to engage in large-scale development assistance’, analyst says.
Multiple cooperation deals signed as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown talk in Harbin, CCTV reports.
Xi Jinping will be in the Russian capital for war anniversary but no confirmation from US president.
