Keith Zhai

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As China Reopens, Flight of Wealthy Chinese to Singapore Set to Accelerate

By: Jason Douglas, Stella Yifan Xie, Keith Zhai

Anxiety over the country’s direction and three years of Covid restrictions has prompted many to move elsewhere.

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China’s Economy Seen Emerging From Zero-Covid Shadow

By: Stella Yifan Xie, Keith Zhai

A sharper-than-expected expansion of activity offers Chinese leaders an opportunity to shift the spotlight away from pandemic missteps.

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Treasury Official Travels to Beijing Despite U.S.-China Tensions

By: Andrew Duehren, Keith Zhai

Robert Kaproth, a deputy assistant secretary focused on Asia, met with Chinese counterparts for technical, staff-level discussions on macroeconomic and financial issues.

Behind Fan Bao’s Detention—a Suspected Quid Pro Quo

By: Keith Zhai

Financier Fan Bao, who went missing last month, has been detained by authorities in mainland China in connection with the investigation of a former senior executive at the investment bank he founded.

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China’s New Top Troubleshooters

By: Chun Han Wong, Keith Zhai

A look at the new top lieutenants of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, set to take up senior government positions at the annual session of China’s legislature this week.

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China’s Xi Takes Third Term as President With Eye on U.S.

By: Chun Han Wong, Keith Zhai

On Friday, the Chinese leader will formally become the longest-serving head of state since 1949, as tensions build with Washington.

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China’s New Premier Li Qiang Has Xi’s Ear

By: Chun Han Wong, Keith Zhai

Li Qiang is showing he is more than the mere loyalist to the Chinese leader that many expected him to be.

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China’s Premier Seeks to Soothe Anxieties About Economy, Business Environment

By: Chun Han Wong, Keith Zhai

Li Qiang said GDP growth target of about 5% will be a challenge and emphasized stability in first press briefing as No. 2 official.

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China’s Xi Seeks to Regain Initiative in Europe Through Ukraine

By: Austin Ramzy, Keith Zhai

Dialogue with Ukrainian President Zelensky follows weeks of intense European diplomacy—and scrutiny of China’s position on Russia’s war.

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New Chinese Ambassador Departs for the U.S. Under a Cloud of Uncertainty

By: Keith Zhai

China’s new ambassador to the U.S. is set to arrive in Washington, a potential signal of Beijing’s willingness to improve communications with Washington.