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Vanessa Cai
Reporter, China
Vanessa Cai is a reporter for the China desk, based in Shanghai. Previously she worked for Caixin Global in Beijing and Shanghai-based news outlet Sixth Tone.
Vanessa Cai is a reporter for the China desk, based in Shanghai. Previously she worked for Caixin Global in Beijing and Shanghai-based news outlet Sixth Tone.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics, social issuesLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Foreign policy analyst outlines how Beijing should react to a country that sees it as neither a ‘partner nor friend’.
Fudan University expert says while China’s influence grows, US under Trump has lost credibility and its ability to drive international action has stagnated.
Despite an unofficial ban, South Korean musicals are winning over Chinese audiences, aided by strong cultural affinity.
‘America first’ approach forces allies to shoulder security costs, raising questions about the future of US hegemony, Chinese analyst says.
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As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.
Washington is using national security as a cover for its efforts to contain Chinese companies doing business overseas, Beijing says.
This week’s Shanghai film festival doesn’t include any movies from Japan – the latest sign of an unofficial boycott.
‘Even if the US comes back, it will not return to the position it once held,’ while China could play a bigger role, analyst Wu Xinbo says.
Analysts say Beijing’s position in managing three-way ties appears to be strengthened after hosting Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump’s recent state visit appears unlikely to fundamentally reshape or overshadow broader agenda of Sino-Russian cooperation.
Product quickly sold out online after the child was pictured carrying a product inspired by traditional Chinese culture in Beijing.
The Chinese and US presidents attend a glittering state banquet that combined Chinese and Western dishes.
China’s diplomatic strategy has undergone a conspicuous shift, with Beijing conducting far fewer overseas state visits.
Prominent academics call on Beijing to move beyond ‘passive mindset’ and shape international public opinion favourable to its interests.
Separately, Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers in a phone call discuss need to continue diplomatic efforts and regional cooperation.
Data analysis by the SCMP reveals a changing dynamic in Beijing towards high-level diplomatic meetings.
While the UAE’s departure from oil cartel is disruptive, it could also further drive apart Gulf Cooperation Council members, observer says.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi caps five-day Southeast Asia tour also urging both sides to ‘open up new prospects for bilateral relations’.
After stepping into the domestic spotlight last year, the Pakistani military chief is now emerging as a player in world affairs.
Visit comes as Beijing and Pyongyang step up engagement, including high-level exchanges in recent months.
Cultural exchanges established with the Middle East are underscoring China’s role as a safe harbour for vulnerable global heritage.
With Xi and Trump set to meet next month, Beijing says handoff signals ‘progress in bilateral counternarcotics law enforcement’.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize the key Iranian oil hub, with latest speech heightening fears.
Air China flight arrives in North Korea days after passenger train services between the neighbours were restored.
Chinese political scientist says Southeast Asian nations ‘should not assume that the US will back them’ and that strategy could backfire.
More flexibility, fewer costs and greater convenience in the process hailed by head of new International Organisation for Mediation.
Beijing could also spearhead areas like AI governance and play greater role in promoting economic prosperity, he adds.
Police identify the woman, surnamed Xie, as the intermediary who brokered the sale of nine children in Guangdong province.
Beijing has a long history of on-off cooperation over exports of precursor chemicals, often tied to the general state of relations with Washington.
