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Wang Xiaohong

The latest news on Chinese politician Wang Xiaohong, including political stories and updates.

Born

11 Jul 1957

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Job Title

Minister of Public Security, China

Fentanyl, the primary driver of US drug overdoses, has been a point of contention in US-China ties, with Washington blaming the fentanyl crisis on China, where many of the drug’s precursor ingredients are produced. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

China ready to fight fentanyl, illegal immigration with US: top police chief

Public security minister signals willingness to tackle Trump priorities in meeting with American envoy, but US must ‘meet China halfway’.

20 Jun 2025 - 7:26PM

US-China trade war

US-China trade war cools down

12 May 2025 - 5:00PM

China’s Communist Party

Why did China’s police chief make a rare foray into economic policy?

17 Oct 2024 - 6:30PMvideocam

Science

China pushes to preserve deep-sea interests with national security legislation

Amid greater competition for resources and equipment, military powers are increasing deployment in deep-sea areas, says defence institute.

10 Aug 2024 - 3:00PMvideocam

Beijing has ramped up efforts in deep-sea research and exploration, eyeing possibilities to reap resources and grow its power. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China-Australia relations

China’s premier to visit Australia as Canberra pushes to lift trade barriers

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Australian counterpart Penny Wong that tariffs on wine were currently under review when they met on Wednesday.

20 Mar 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party

Political rumours, large gatherings targeted in China’s vow to revamp policing

Cities and provinces answer public security chief’s call to modernise local policing through innovation.

14 Mar 2024 - 12:31PMvideocam

Two Sessions 2024

Premier Li vows China’s ‘new type’ of diplomacy will pursue equality and order

Li Qiang tells NPC legislators China ‘will remain firm in opposing all hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts’ as Ministry of Finance proposes boosting diplomacy spending 6.6 per cent to US$8.4 billion for 2024.

5 Mar 2024 - 9:05PMvideocam

During the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Premier Li Qiang recommitted China to an independent foreign policy. Photo: EPA-EFE

China-EU relations

Opinion | Why China is focusing on Europe despite improved relations with US

Despite recent improvements in relations with the US, China is increasingly focused on building relations with Europe as it seeks more global partners. Europe’s priority in China’s eyes is clear, but swaying EU members towards Beijing will be hard given a long-standing US alliance and European trade concerns.

2 Mar 2024 - 8:34AM

Pacific nations

Chinese police work in Kiribati as Beijing widens Pacific ties to counter US

Kiribati’s acting police commissioner said Chinese officers were assisting their local counterparts on community policing and a crime database programme.

23 Feb 2024 - 2:25PMvideocam

US-China relations

My Take | US and China looking for ‘sustainable’ ways to live with each other

A series of meetings between senior officials offer some hopes that the two sides will be able to get relations back on track.

20 Feb 2024 - 7:20PMvideocam

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pictured during their recent meeting in Munich. Photo: AP

China-EU relations

China firms in EU firing line as Hungary yields to anti-Russia sanctions package

Three mainland companies and one based in Hong Kong could be blacklisted and banned from trading with Europe as soon as Wednesday.

20 Feb 2024 - 3:51PMvideocam

The European Union is poised to sanction Chinese companies after Hungary declared it would not veto the latest punitive package aimed at Russia. Photo: Bloomberg

US-China relations

‘Stop harassing’ Chinese students at the border for no reason, China tells US

The US must ensure ‘fair entry treatment and full dignity’ for Chinese citizens, Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong tells US counterpart Alejandro Mayorkas in Vienna.

19 Feb 2024 - 8:16PMvideocam

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China-EU relations

China and ‘good friend’ Hungary shore up policing and security ties

Wang Xiaohong, China’s public security minister, and Viktor Orban underline stability as the basis for economic relations.

18 Feb 2024 - 10:00PM

US-China relations

Xi, Biden to speak ‘relatively soon’ as Taiwan, Ukraine, Middle East issues loom

After meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms two leaders will speak ‘on the phone sooner than later’.

2 Feb 2024 - 1:17PMvideocam

Beijing has not confirmed a potential call between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, but Xinhua reported that aides agreed that the two leaders “will maintain regular contact” to provide strategic guidance to bilateral relations. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

China and US vow closer cooperation in fighting America’s fentanyl crisis

Washington said new working group’s first meeting in Beijing was a ‘good start’ but says ‘there’s a lot more work to be done’ in fighting illicit opioid trade.

31 Jan 2024 - 10:17PMvideocam

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl are responsible for tens of thousands of deaths in the US each year. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

China, Iran sign policing pledge during Iranian police chief’s Beijing visit

Security Minister Wang Xiaohong and Ahmad Reza Radan sign MOU on law enforcement cooperation.

17 Jan 2024 - 7:00PM

China’s Communist Party

Xi urges loyalty from courts, law enforcers to ‘defuse’ social, financial risks

Chinese leader says judicial and law enforcement authorities should ‘uphold the absolute leadership’ of the Communist Party.

15 Jan 2024 - 9:00PMvideocam

Myanmar

China won’t ‘pull the carpet’ on Myanmar junta over resistance’s olive branch

Myanmar’s shadow government says it wants to work with China on issues ranging from investments to cross-border crime.

12 Jan 2024 - 5:58PMvideocam

Members of the Mandalay People’s Defence Forces patrolling near the frontline amid clashes with Myanmar’s military in northern Shan State. Photo: AFP

China-Russia relations

Chinese and Russian police chiefs meet as Beijing’s law enforcement net spreads

China is building security alliance with neighbours to help with extradition and crack down on cross-border crime, observers say.

9 Dec 2023 - 7:00AMvideocam

Myanmar

China demands border security guarantee from Myanmar as rebels gain ground

Myanmese authorities urged to take ‘effective measures’ to ensure stability in the region.

15 Nov 2023 - 12:21AMvideocam

Belt and Road Initiative

Opinion | Why China is taking great pains – but not sides – in Myanmar’s conflict

Amid the fighting, Beijing needs to make sure that cybercrime syndicates won’t just move on and resume operations elsewhere.

7 Nov 2023 - 7:40PMvideocam

Members of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army train at their base camp in the forest in Myanmar’s northern Shan State. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Risks ahead for China as northern Myanmar clashes near border, analyst says

Students and teachers at Chinese school warned to shelter to avoid being hit by stray bullets.

1 Nov 2023 - 9:00PMvideocam

This long exposure picture taken late on Saturday shows a missile fired from a Myanmar military base in Lashio township, northern Shan State. Photo: AFP

China’s Communist Party

China’s ex-foreign minister Qin Gang loses last state title

Move is fresh blow for once-rising political star after removal as foreign minister in July. He has not been seen in public since late June.

24 Oct 2023 - 10:19PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party

China names Qi Yanjun as second-in-command of nation’s police force

Deputy public security minister will be ‘in charge of daily operations’. He has long been a deputy to police chief Wang Xiaohong.

12 Oct 2023 - 5:00PM

China’s Communist Party

Chinese leader tells children of fallen police to follow ‘heroic fathers’

The Chinese leader delivered the message in a letter to eight students who lost a parent in this fashion, urging them to become ‘loyal guards of the party’.

29 Sep 2023 - 9:00PMvideocam

The Chinese authorities have sought to boost the status of the police in recent years. Photo: Getty Images

Surveillance

Beijing should be cautious about going too far on public security, academic says

Researcher with official think tank also tells forum that vulnerable groups must be taken into account when pursuing security goals.

26 Sep 2023 - 4:22PM

An academic with an official think tank highlighted the dilemma policymakers face in trying to find the right balance on public security. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

US-China ties should be seen as a long-distance race for mutual gain, forum told

Relationship shouldn’t be defined as a rivalry, Chinese expert says.

22 Sep 2023 - 11:16PMvideocam

US-China relations

China’s police chief calls for global cooperation on public security at forum

Wang Xiaohong says powers ‘with more resources and advantages’ should take the lead and take a stand against hegemony.

20 Sep 2023 - 7:31PM

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