Frank Ching

China's President Xi Jinping (left) and US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali in November 2022. The two leaders are expected to meet for talks at the upcoming Apec summit in San Francisco.

Resolving HK conundrum key to US-China summit at Apec

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting China this week to re-establish contact with new Chinese leaders and officials. Her trip marks the second by a US Cabinet official to China since ties deteriorated earlier this year.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Will the US and China succeed in halting the downward spiral in bilateral ties?

While Chinese leader Xi Jinping claims to be constructing a “great modern socialist country”, the Communist Party’s recent 20th congress saw China regress in significant areas

China: Xi, 69, plans to stay in power till his 80s

Kuomintang (KMT) chairman Eric Chu makes a speech during the party congress in Taiwan on Aug 28. Though the Kuomintang has been derided for being "China-friendly", it plays a key role in maintaining a channel of communication between both sides.

China and Taiwan: What role for the Kuomintang?

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee (left) intends to promote the financial hub by “telling a good Hong Kong story” – but the international community may be wary of the national security law imposed by Xi Jinping's (right) administration.

To improve Hong Kong’s international image, start at home

Residents line up for nucleic acid tests during lockdown in Shanghai, China, April 30, 2022. REUTERS
THE BOTTOM LINE

China’s Covid policy exacts huge economic price