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Dewey Sim
Correspondent, China
Dewey Sim is a reporter for the China desk covering Beijing's foreign policy. He was previously writing about Singapore and Southeast Asia for the Post's Asia desk. A Singapore native, Dewey joined the Post in 2019 and is a graduate of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.
Dewey Sim is a reporter for the China desk covering Beijing's foreign policy. He was previously writing about Singapore and Southeast Asia for the Post's Asia desk. A Singapore native, Dewey joined the Post in 2019 and is a graduate of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.
Areas of Expertise:
Singapore politics, macroeconomy, geopoliticsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Panama’s decision to strip Panama Ports Company of its concessions is a test of US backing for countries challenging China, experts say.
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
After confirmation that the high-stakes Xi-Trump summit will be delayed, analysts find a complex story beneath the official surface.
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The US leader’s call for a delay as he focuses on the Iran war follows reports of growing frustration at the White House’s erratic behaviour.
Two sides still ‘in communication’, foreign ministry says, after US leader hints he could postpone visit unless Beijing helps reopen Strait of Hormuz.
The formerly hawkish US secretary of state has been sanctioned by Beijing and sources say he has previously appeared reluctant to visit.
The American military’s dependence on Chinese sources gives Beijing leverage in the lead-up to Trump’s trip, sources say.
Chinese foreign minister suggests the summit with Xi is still on track and high-level engagement remains key.
Top diplomat addresses questions on US ties, the Iran crisis, South China Sea disputes and Beijing’s vision for a multipolar world order.
Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say.
The focus is on economics and the five-year plan but the turmoil could prompt a rethink in some areas, analysts say.
China has condemned killing of Iranian leader as a grave violation of sovereignty and called US incitement of regime change ‘unacceptable’.
Government departments are tasked with researching and assessing likely demands by the US leader as well as formulating possible concessions.
In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.
In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials.
South Korean complaint highlights growing difficulty in balancing ties with both security ally US and top trading partner China: analyst.
Japan facing ‘most severe and complex’ security scenario since World War II, prime minister says.
Message from Communist Party of China’s Central Committee lauds Workers’ Party for helping to develop North Korean economy, improving lives.
Fu Cong, permanent representative to the United Nations, warns of a resolute retaliation if Japan intervenes militarily on the issue.
Urgent call for all regions to step up safety checks on pyrotechnics, which are at their most popular at this time of year.
Observers say even Washington’s close allies need to hedge against a more assertive foreign policy, with some already courting Beijing.
US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may roll back tariffs for up to a year as officials seek short-term economic wins.
Chinese embassy rebuke follows latest annual risk assessments from Norwegian intelligence, police and national security agencies.
Beijing summons Southeast Asian envoys and invokes Japan’s WWII history, but campaign to isolate Tokyo gains little traction.
During a video call on Wednesday, Putin also says the Kremlin will handle issue of expiring nuclear pact with US in a responsible manner.
The White House’s ‘America first’ strategy is prompting alliance members to take another look at their relationship with Beijing.
The question is whether high-seas US actions will alarm Beijing into deploying naval safeguards or prompt similar moves in Taiwan Strait.
Starmer, the first UK leader to travel to China since 2018, says it is ‘vital to build a more sophisticated relationship’.
