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.
Shi's articles (4 total)
Could China, Russia and the United States work together?
Observers in China detect the possibility of 'trilateral coordination' between China, Russia and the United States, with the US the biggest variable.
China takes a softly-softly approach to diplomacy in the US
China’s ambassador to Washington, Xie Feng has adopted a less assertive approach than some of his predecessors.
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
Qin’s replacement has been named, ending weeks of speculation, but it’s still not clear what prompted the former foreign minister’s removal. Wang’s appointment makes him the most powerful person to hold the position in decades.