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Ding Xuexiang

The latest news on Chinese politician Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China and Head of the Central Leading Group on Hong Kong and Macau Affairs, including political stories and updates.

Born

13 Sep 1962

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Politics

Job Title

Executive Vice Premier of China

In the US, growing political scrutiny and cuts to federal funding for China studies have limited research and exchange programmes, while China has tightened controls over visiting scholars and made visas harder to get. Photo: Xinhua

US-China relations

Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How US’ China expertise is fading

Geopolitical friction and a lack of career paths are hollowing out the pipeline of US specialists who truly understand China.

19 Jul 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

China trade

Is China a defender or disrupter of global supply chains? Beijing makes its case

22 Jun 2026 - 5:47PM

Semiconductors

Huawei’s chip research gains attention ahead of Trump visit to China

11 May 2026 - 8:30PM

Hong Kong stock market

China’s ChiNext Index up 3.5% as global semiconductor rally broadens

Tech-heavy index breaches the 3,900-point mark amid strong signals from Beijing that it is committed to chip self-sufficiency.

11 May 2026 - 5:11PM

General view of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Exchange Square, Central. Photo: Jelly Tse

Science

Xi urges ‘disruptive innovation’ to boost China amid US tech race

Chinese leader also calls for expanding country’s talent pool and fostering an innovation culture ‘open, inclusive and tolerant of failure’.

30 Apr 2026 - 8:11PMvideocam

China energy security

China turns to central Asia as US blockade in Hormuz chokes global energy flows

Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes.

14 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM

China consumption

Xi Jinping backs services sector to power China’s next growth phase

Beijing is counting on services to rebalance growth as it faces economic headwinds and demographic challenges.

8 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM

President Xi Jinping chairs a symposium in the Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei province, on March 23. Photo: Xinhua

Artificial intelligence

China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

25 Mar 2026 - 6:15PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Legco could refer to mainland experience in boosting efficiency

The difference between the administrative and legislative systems of the mainland and Hong Kong does not preclude learning from the other side.

23 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver

Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system may just need a different type of oversight where the legislature can perform well.

16 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM

Legislative Council president Starry Lee chairs the first meeting of the eighth legislature in Admiralty on January 14. Photo: Eugene Lee

Two Sessions 2026

What are Hong Kong’s next best steps after ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?

Analysts and members of NPC and CPPCC lay out their suggestions for city’s next moves following key political meetings in capital.

14 Mar 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Political experts say Hong Kong should align with the country’s geopolitical strategies. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to align with nation’s new 5-year plan

‘Hong Kong must seize every opportunity to align proactively with national strategic requirements,’ city leader says.

12 Mar 2026 - 9:02PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty

Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu says industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market.

11 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM

Two Sessions 2025

Editorial | Vital to consolidate executive-led system for Hong Kong’s development

Chinese leaders stress that all of Hong Kong, from government branches to society, have a shared responsibility to ensure the system truly works.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (right), beside Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai, at the opening meeting of the fourth annual session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 5. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong politics

‘Deliver more practical outcomes,’ Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong Legco

Ding Xuexiang says he hopes Legco will explore and study executive-led governance for practical outcomes that meet the requirements of the central government.

7 Mar 2026 - 8:38PMvideocam

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang (centre) has met the city’s deputies to the national legislature. Photo: Xinhua

Two Sessions 2026

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.

6 Mar 2026 - 6:42PM

US-China trade war

Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry

Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington.

13 Feb 2026 - 11:12AMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

Xi to meet Orsi in first Latin America-China visit since US capture of Maduro

State visit from February 1 to 7 aims to promote commercial ties with Beijing despite tension in region after US operation in Venezuela.

27 Jan 2026 - 6:17AMvideocam

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to Beijing next month. Photo: EPA

China-Latin America relations

China refuses to back Brazil’s crucial rainforest fund

Beijing says wealthy countries should shoulder more responsibility as Lula prepares personal appeal to Xi at the G20 summit in South Africa.

29 Nov 2025 - 5:35AMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

China joins support for Brazil’s Forest Fund but delays financial commitment

Brazil’s finance chief urges patience, saying Beijing wants a role in designing the new fund before pledging money.

7 Nov 2025 - 5:31AMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

Brazil’s Lula opens Cop30 demanding courage – and cash – to save the planet

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding urges nations to honour Paris pledges with fairness and justice, calling for global climate action.

7 Nov 2025 - 2:58PMvideocam

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Cop30 climate talks on Thursday. Photo: handout

SCMP Highlights

Chinese students boost US education, Trump tariffs in court: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese military preparing to cut costs to Brazil urging stronger commitments ahead of Cop30, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

6 Nov 2025 - 9:15PM

Chinese students have helped create more college places in the US, a new study suggests. Photo: Shutterstock

China-Latin America relations

Brazil pushes China for stronger climate commitments in run-up to Cop30

Brasilia is hoping that Beijing can fill the leadership void left after the US abandoned the Paris Agreement.

6 Nov 2025 - 6:25PMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

Exclusive | China praises Brazil’s forest fund but holds back on cash

As Cop30 begins, Brazilian official says Lula ’would be delighted’ to have China on initiative’s board as an investing country.

7 Nov 2025 - 4:48AMvideocam

China technology

China vows faster global roll-out of BeiDou, its GPS rival, to expand ‘friends’

From smartphones to e-bikes, the system has rapidly embedded itself in daily life at home – now, Beijing eyes faster international expansion.

25 Sep 2025 - 2:01PMvideocam

A model of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System is displayed during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2018, in Zhuhai city, south China’s Guangdong province. Photo: AP

US-China trade war

China pushes development bank to help 10 Eurasian countries curb US dollar risks

President Xi Jinping raises urgency of a bank for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s members, as Washington wields ‘extraterritorial power with the dollar’.

2 Sep 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) talk ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday. Photo: AP

Education in Hong Kong

Alumni, politicians gather for Hong Kong vigil of ‘Father of Shue Yan’ Henry Hu

‘I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t return for this occasion,’ says retired professor who was among Shue Yan’s first journalism students.

26 Aug 2025 - 11:42PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong visit by No 2 man at Beijing office linked to megaproject: analysts

Xu Qifang, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made first official visit to the city last week.

27 Jul 2025 - 6:03PM

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Ding Xuexiang

Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How US’ China expertise is fading

Geopolitical friction and a lack of career paths are hollowing out the pipeline of US specialists who truly understand China.

Is China a defender or disrupter of global supply chains? Beijing makes its case

Huawei’s chip research gains attention ahead of Trump visit to China

China’s ChiNext Index up 3.5% as global semiconductor rally broadens

Tech-heavy index breaches the 3,900-point mark amid strong signals from Beijing that it is committed to chip self-sufficiency.

Xi urges ‘disruptive innovation’ to boost China amid US tech race

Chinese leader also calls for expanding country’s talent pool and fostering an innovation culture ‘open, inclusive and tolerant of failure’.

China turns to central Asia as US blockade in Hormuz chokes global energy flows

Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes.

Xi Jinping backs services sector to power China’s next growth phase

Beijing is counting on services to rebalance growth as it faces economic headwinds and demographic challenges.

China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Legco could refer to mainland experience in boosting efficiency

The difference between the administrative and legislative systems of the mainland and Hong Kong does not preclude learning from the other side.

Opinion | Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver

Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system may just need a different type of oversight where the legislature can perform well.

What are Hong Kong’s next best steps after ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?

Analysts and members of NPC and CPPCC lay out their suggestions for city’s next moves following key political meetings in capital.

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to align with nation’s new 5-year plan

‘Hong Kong must seize every opportunity to align proactively with national strategic requirements,’ city leader says.

Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty

Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu says industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market.

Editorial | Vital to consolidate executive-led system for Hong Kong’s development

Chinese leaders stress that all of Hong Kong, from government branches to society, have a shared responsibility to ensure the system truly works.

‘Deliver more practical outcomes,’ Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong Legco

Ding Xuexiang says he hopes Legco will explore and study executive-led governance for practical outcomes that meet the requirements of the central government.

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.

Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry

Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington.

Xi to meet Orsi in first Latin America-China visit since US capture of Maduro

State visit from February 1 to 7 aims to promote commercial ties with Beijing despite tension in region after US operation in Venezuela.

China refuses to back Brazil’s crucial rainforest fund

Beijing says wealthy countries should shoulder more responsibility as Lula prepares personal appeal to Xi at the G20 summit in South Africa.

China joins support for Brazil’s Forest Fund but delays financial commitment

Brazil’s finance chief urges patience, saying Beijing wants a role in designing the new fund before pledging money.

Brazil’s Lula opens Cop30 demanding courage – and cash – to save the planet

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding urges nations to honour Paris pledges with fairness and justice, calling for global climate action.

Chinese students boost US education, Trump tariffs in court: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese military preparing to cut costs to Brazil urging stronger commitments ahead of Cop30, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Brazil pushes China for stronger climate commitments in run-up to Cop30

Brasilia is hoping that Beijing can fill the leadership void left after the US abandoned the Paris Agreement.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | China praises Brazil’s forest fund but holds back on cash

As Cop30 begins, Brazilian official says Lula ’would be delighted’ to have China on initiative’s board as an investing country.

China vows faster global roll-out of BeiDou, its GPS rival, to expand ‘friends’

From smartphones to e-bikes, the system has rapidly embedded itself in daily life at home – now, Beijing eyes faster international expansion.

China pushes development bank to help 10 Eurasian countries curb US dollar risks

President Xi Jinping raises urgency of a bank for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s members, as Washington wields ‘extraterritorial power with the dollar’.

Alumni, politicians gather for Hong Kong vigil of ‘Father of Shue Yan’ Henry Hu

‘I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t return for this occasion,’ says retired professor who was among Shue Yan’s first journalism students.

Hong Kong visit by No 2 man at Beijing office linked to megaproject: analysts

Xu Qifang, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made first official visit to the city last week.

Editorial | Legco could refer to mainland experience in boosting efficiency

Exclusive | China praises Brazil’s forest fund but holds back on cash