Zhao Ziwen
Reporter, China
Ziwen joined the Post in 2022, covering China’s foreign affairs. He holds degrees from Beijing Foreign Studies University and Hong Kong Baptist University. He worked for Caixin in Beijing, completed a study exchange in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and undertook a reporting stint in Washington, D.C.
Ziwen joined the Post in 2022, covering China’s foreign affairs. He holds degrees from Beijing Foreign Studies University and Hong Kong Baptist University. He worked for Caixin in Beijing, completed a study exchange in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and undertook a reporting stint in Washington, D.C.
Areas of Expertise:
Middle East, US, Asia-Pacific affairsLanguages Spoken:
Arabic, English, Mandarin
Pledge from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at most-watched press briefing comes as global volatility tests supply chains and regional influence.
In 2023, China mediated a peace deal between Riyadh and Tehran, but the ties are being tested as Iran targets sites in Saudi Arabia.
Killing of Iranian supreme leader has sparked turmoil and triggered talk about an ideological shift to the West.
The death of the 86-year-old cleric in a US-Israeli operation leaves a vacuum at the heart of the Islamic Republic.
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Lead author says there are many differences between Arabic dialects and Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in official circumstances.
In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.
Consulate and embassy issue statements after two separate incidents in which Chinese men fell to their deaths, allegedly after gambling.
Is it a storytelling vehicle for imaginative military hardware, blending science fiction with reality, or is it a glimpse of the future?
Reapers can carry out both reconnaissance and strike missions and an increasing number of US allies and partners are buying them.
Beijing says Washington is distorting China’s policy and trying to avoid its own disarmament responsibilities.
New regulations aim to improve oversight and transparency to ensure its supplies are properly accounted for and improve combat readiness.
HKU seminar hears that the core task for Brussels is to navigate US-China rivalry while seeking a balance between the two.
Analysts say that after rapid response to latest drills around Taiwan, military must move away from emphasis on trying to avoid detection.
Security bloc expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘tragic events’ as Iran is rocked by protests, calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ resolution.
The transnational crimes are a serious barrier to deeper cooperation, Beijing’s envoy says.
A lack of response from the SCO and Brics could have a negative impact on the groups – but the crisis could also bring them closer.
Beijing is likely to see the current anti-government protests as an ‘urgent’ situation, but analysts do not expect it to intervene directly.
The Pentagon sees China’s 20,000-30,000 special operation personnel as limited by logistics support and fragmented command structure.
The Canadian prime minister will have the economy and the US on his mind when he lands in Beijing next week.
Beijing may seize on growing distrust of Washington and pitch itself to Global South as the more stable power, observers say.
The volatile situation in the Middle East and the greater role played by China in the region may give the US pause for thought.
Chinese military could learn from rival’s strengths in search and rescue response, but also its weaknesses in maintenance and training.
President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology.
Analysts say Riyadh’s investment target of nearly US$1 trillion may not be feasible – and it’s more about optics than a binding commitment.
Opposition-controlled legislature will hold a series of hearings before a formal vote in May.
All cancelled flights are operated by Chinese carriers and involve most of the country’s major airlines.
Formal designation in new executive order ‘not necessarily bad’ for Beijing amid cooperation with Washington on drug issues, analysts say.
Compliance questions remain and Beijing’s approval for the spin-off is not guaranteed, observers say.
Release of defence ministry report comes amid soaring tensions with Beijing and a boost to Japan’s military budget and goals.
