Shi Jiangtao

A former diplomat, Shi Jiangtao has worked as a China reporter at the Post for more than a decade. He’s interested in political, social and environmental development in China.

Recent articles by Shi Jiangtao

Amid Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict, China faces strategic opportunities to act as a peace broker and economic leader of the Global South

Amid Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict, China faces strategic opportunities to act as a peace broker and economic leader of the Global South

Beijing has vowed to seize strategic opportunities and further raise its international influence, appeal and power to shape a rapidly changing world by strengthening Communist Party control of foreign affairs and standing firm against bullying and hegemonism from the West.

China replaces Qin Gang with Wang Yi, but big political questions linger after foreign minister change-up

China replaces Qin Gang with Wang Yi, but big political questions linger after foreign minister change-up

Qins replacement has been named, ending weeks of speculation, but its still not clear what prompted the former foreign ministers removal. Wangs appointment makes him the most powerful person to hold the position in decades.

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