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Laura Zhou
Senior Correspondent, China
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Laura Zhou joined the Post's Beijing bureau in 2010. She covers China's diplomatic relations and has reported on topics such as Sino-US relations, China-India disputes, and reactions to the North Korea nuclear crisis, as well as other general news.
Areas of Expertise:
DiplomacyLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Beijing summons Manila’s envoy Jaime FlorCruz for ‘solemn representations’ regarding island.
A quick improvement in relations between Ottawa and Beijing following Canadian election is unlikely given doubts about China, analysts say.
American pop star expected to hold concerts in Hangzhou in November – years after she was denied visa for dress seen as protest symbol.
Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.
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The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.
Visitors are advised to be ready for routine questions and have documents and additional information at the ready at the border.
Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.
Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.
Chinese leader pledges strong ties with Hanoi, rejects protectionism, as he starts Asia tour aimed at projecting Beijing as a stable partner.
New Delhi could draw closer to Southeast Asian nations as they face similar pressures over Beijing’s territorial claims, analyst says.
Chinese firms might consider the atmosphere ‘not friendly enough’ to continue investing in the Philippines, analyst says.
Washington has changed its tune on Beijing, mistakenly believing that China will yield, observer says.
Synthetic opioids have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans and the US President’s actions have brought a renewed focus on the issue.
There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul.
The Committee of 100, whose founding members include Yo-Yo Ma and I.M. Pei, warns that Republican-sponsored bill ‘betrays’ US values.
Muhammad Yunus’ visit next week comes at a time of deteriorating Bangladesh-India ties as Beijing and New Delhi vie for regional influence.
The nomination of Michael DeSombre, the former ambassador to Thailand, is expected to be well-received in Beijing.
Chinese social media users see White House press secretary as role model for her assertive tone and ability to juggle motherhood and career.
‘United States are aligned with Russia for now, whether it’s about Ukraine, whether it’s about Europe,’ Dmytro Kuleba says.
From freeing scam centre victims to sharing police techniques, China is looking to expand its influence and protect citizens overseas.
‘One can expect it,’ Kremlin spokesman says, when asked if Russian president planned to brief his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday’s talks.
Meeting seen as major diplomatic development since armed rebels led by Sharaa’s HTS ousted Beijing-friendly Assad, despite terror concerns.
Foreign aid freeze and policy chaos could undermine soft power, but changes may put Washington in better position in rivalry with Beijing.
Beijing says the strip, which the US president wants to take over, is an ‘inseparable part of Palestinian territory’.
They pledge to support resource development in ‘mutually agreed areas’ of South China Sea, but analyst says agreement is largely symbolic.
Trump’s efforts to assert his authority may complicate the picture for Beijing, but some observers expect US policy to remain the same.
Thailand, a long-time US ally, is also a crucial regional partner for Beijing in light of its fierce rivalry with Washington.
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.
