Michelle Ng
China Correspondent
Michelle joined The Straits Times in 2018, initially covering Singapore’s public housing and reporting on issues such as home affordability and inclusivity, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since August 2024, she has been based in Beijing, writing stories that highlight the challenges and opportunities shaping China’s future. Outside work, she keeps screen time to a minimum and prefers to be in the mountains or underwater.
Latest articles
‘Has Kuaishou gone mad?’: Cyberattack floods Chinese video platform with explicit content
As cultural confidence grows, Chinese brands highlight China’s heritage in storytelling
Why China is unlikely to fully bail out yet another troubled property developer as market jitters grow
Beijing watching closely as Japan’s incoming PM Takaichi signals pragmatism in China policy: Experts
China’s Golden Week crowds underscore tourism boom – and safety strains
China showcases military, diplomatic prowess at parade attended by Putin, Kim
In Beijing, a parade of power and patriotism evokes pride and belonging
Xi, Putin and Modi huddle in Tianjin as China pitches SCO unity against shifting US order
Motorcades, barricades and red carpets: Tianjin stages China’s biggest SCO summit
China’s SCO summit and military parade project unity – and rivalry with the West
