Kok Yufeng

Correspondent

Yufeng is a correspondent at The Straits Times covering China issues. He was previously on the transport beat, reporting on Singapore’s air, land and sea connections, as well as on issues related to politics and labour. Before joining the national broadsheet in 2021, he was with The New Paper.

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Slowing economy, tricky external ties: China has plate full as annual Two Sessions close

A general view of the closing meeting of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 12 March 2026. China holds two major annual political meetings, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) which run alongside and together are known as 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions'. EPA/WU HAO

Don’t overestimate your abilities, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi tells Tokyo in stern warning

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaking during a press conference on foreign policy and external relations during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, China on March 8.

Prudence or backsliding? China’s new climate target mirrors shifting realities

A screen shows Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivering a work report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

China trims GDP target to 4.5%-5%, first downgrade in 3 years amid weak domestic market

The reduced national GDP target was largely in line with economists’ expectations.

China kicks off key political meetings in Beijing under shadow of war in Iran

epa12794123 The opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March. EPA/JESSICA LEE

Beyond the numbers: Will China and India capitalise on US tariff twist?

A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs.

China’s visa-free travel is diplomacy sweetener as it rekindles ties with middle powers

Amid a slowing economy that has been supported by a surge in exports, China has made boosting domestic demand its top economic priority for a second year running in 2026.

New lottery scheme, discount packs: China makes $374m push to boost Chinese New Year spending

The new campaign is the latest bid by China to boost flagging domestic consumption.

More Chinese firms at Singapore Airshow, in push for wider reach in foreign skies

A display of team aerobatics by the J-10 combat aircrafts from the People's Liberation Army Air Force Bayi Aerobatic Team during the media preview at Changi Exhibition Centre on Feb 1, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM esair01

Beijing’s hands may be tied as US scores win in Panama Canal ports ruling

Panama’s Supreme Court annulling key port contracts held by a Hong Kong‑based firm leaves the future uncertain.

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