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Lim Min Zhang

Assistant Foreign Editor

Min Zhang joined The Straits Times in 2017 after reading philosophy at the National University of Singapore. He covered defence and politics before moving in June 2023 to Beijing, where he writes on a wide range of issues concerning China, including making sense of political and technological developments. He moved back to Singapore in September 2026. Off work, most of his time is spent watching football and playing with electronic gadgets.

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Why the Trump-Xi summit in Washington could be considered a win for Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping making a toast at the state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Sept 24.
Chinese President Xi Jinping making a toast at the state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Sept 24.

Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US

US and China explore alert system for AI safety, despite trust deficit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng arrive for a meeting at JPMorgan Chase headquarters on Sept 20.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng arrive for a meeting at JPMorgan Chase headquarters on Sept 20.

As US ups stakes on AI, can China win over the world with open-weight models?

The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, on July 17.
The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, on July 17.

From Genshin Impact to Arknights: What drives China’s mobile games industry?

Fans of various mobile games such as Arknights dressed up for the Hypergryph Carnival held in Shanghai in August 2026.
Fans of various mobile games such as Arknights dressed up for the Hypergryph Carnival held in Shanghai in August 2026.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges equitable development at Shanghai AI forum

Visitors examine Huawei’s Atlas 950 SuperPod at the World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 17.
Visitors examine Huawei’s Atlas 950 SuperPod at the World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 17.

China keeps an anxious eye on ‘Malacca Dilemma’ amid roiling Hormuz crisis

The Strait of Malacca and Singapore is one of the world’s most critical chokepoints through which approximately 30 per cent of global trade passes.
The Strait of Malacca and Singapore is one of the world’s most critical chokepoints through which approximately 30 per cent of global trade passes.

Who was here first? Why maps, old compasses and history classes matter in South China Sea dispute

A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)
A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)

Communist Party of China marks 105 years with greater stress on ideology and loyalty

Thousands of top officials and party members gathered at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1 for celebrations marking the Communist Party of China’s 105th founding anniversary.
Thousands of top officials and party members gathered at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1 for celebrations marking the Communist Party of China’s 105th founding anniversary.

China’s new July 1 investment rules reshape firms’ overseas expansion, including to Singapore

China blocked Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus in April, less than two months before Beijing announced new outbound investment rules to restrict such deals.
China blocked Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus in April, less than two months before Beijing announced new outbound investment rules to restrict such deals.

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