Catherine Wong
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‘China-chic’ trend builds on young people’s patriotism, cultural confidence
Young Chinese are less keen on Western fashion brands, but local ones still lack international prestige and influence. → Read More
‘Sheer fiction’: China denies Xi asked Putin not to invade Ukraine during Beijing Winter Olympics
China’s foreign ministry spokesman says the ‘smearing and provocation towards Sino-Russian ties’ in a Bloomberg report was an attempt to drive a wedge between the neighbours. → Read More
Chinese, US militaries resume maritime safety talks after last year’s no-show
US urged to stop sending ships and aircraft to the South China Sea, as meeting goes ahead after 2020’s cancellation, when China was accused of not turning up. → Read More
China-Japan tension: Abe’s comments on Taiwan prompt Beijing threat to ‘reconsider’ bilateral relations
The carefully developed goodwill between China and Japan is at risk, with Beijing threatening to “reconsider” bilateral relations with Tokyo over former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s recent comments in support of Taiwan. → Read More
China blasts ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott’s ‘highly irresponsible’ Taiwan remarks
Foreign ministry spokesman says Tony Abbott ‘wantonly interfered with China’s internal affairs and smeared China’ after he took aim at Beijing’s ‘growing belligerence’ towards the self-ruled island. → Read More
Kissinger’s ‘secret’ China trip recalled as Wall Street veteran meets key Chinese leaders, visits Xinjiang
Discussions with Chinese Vice-Premier Han Zheng included climate pledges, Xinjiang and prospects for official US-China talks, says person familiar with the matter. → Read More
Aukus security pact likely to spur China into boosting anti-submarine warfare capacity
The deal to supply US nuclear-powered technology to Australia could prompt China to redouble efforts to overcome an area described as its Achilles’ heel → Read More
China appeals for global unity in wake of US-led Aukus security alliance
Xi Jinping tells SCO summit that international issues can’t be solved by bullying. → Read More
China to keep contact with Taliban’s interim regime, but asks it to listen
Foreign ministry calls naming of interim government a necessary step but urges it to ‘listen to the opinions of all ethnic groups and factions’. → Read More
China ‘tells US envoy John Kerry it will follow its own climate road map’
Source says the sides did not reach agreement and China has its own plans on climate matters, after talks Beijing describes as ‘candid, in-depth and pragmatic’. → Read More
China drives John Kerry talks beyond climate change to US relations
Washington’s climate envoy meets today with vice-premier Han Zheng and top diplomat Yang Jiechi, but cooperation will depend on other issues. → Read More
Fire and fury: the young Chinese hawks chosen to take on Washington
Xie Feng was sent in to do the tough talking to the US’ Wendy Sherman in Tianjin last month but just how much can he achieve in an era of growing belligerence? → Read More
US-China relations: Beijing takes pointers from Mao in protracted power struggle with US
After years of pushing mutual respect and cooperation, Chinese diplomats are now demanding ‘fair competition’ from Washington. → Read More
Taliban leader arrives in China for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi
The delegation from the Afghanistan group is meeting Wang in Tianjin on Wednesday, sources say. → Read More
Taiwan, Beijing and the US: has Japan chosen a side?
Observers say the country’s strategic direction has shifted and China-friendly voices in Tokyo have been muted. → Read More
China vows to retaliate if US imposes further Hong Kong sanctions and issues business warning
The White House has signalled that it will target more officials over what it sees as the erosion of the city’s freedoms. → Read More
China-EU investment deal: who’s the real winner after seven years of negotiations?
Comprehensive agreement on investment will give European firms a ‘better chance to enter the Chinese market and increase competition between Chinese and European investors;, Fudan University’s Ding Chun says. → Read More
China threatens to retaliate if US sanctions officials responsible for banning Hong Kong opposition legislators
Media reports say Washinton is preparing to penalise 14 officials over the disqualification of four members of the Legislative Council. → Read More
China and 14 other nations ready to sign RCEP, world’s largest trade deal, before change of leadership in US
In the absence of the US from trading blocs, China seeks opportunities to write regional trade rules, say observers. → Read More
US presidential election: China ‘hopes to work with next administration’
Chinese foreign ministry stops short of congratulating Joe Biden. → Read More