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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.

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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Beijing puts Taiwan front and centre. But will US make any concessions?

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Too ‘fatty’: China has a glut of pork but consumers aren’t biting

Pork stalls at a wet market in central Beijing, China, on April 17.
Pork stalls at a wet market in central Beijing, China, on April 17.

A week of bustling diplomacy in Beijing as world leaders look to China for stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) and Vietnamese President To Lam inspecting the guard of honour during Mr Lam's visit to Beijing on April 15.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) and Vietnamese President To Lam inspecting the guard of honour during Mr Lam's visit to Beijing on April 15.

How the US blockade of Iranian ports could impact China and India, with wider spillover effects

India, the world’s second-biggest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also recently received a gas shipment from Iran by tanker.
India, the world’s second-biggest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also recently received a gas shipment from Iran by tanker.

Booking over 20 flights: Some Chinese travellers stockpiled air tickets before fuel surcharge hike

Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, have announced fuel surcharge hikes of nearly fivefold on domestic flights.
Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, have announced fuel surcharge hikes of nearly fivefold on domestic flights.

China’s property slump far from over despite embattled developer Country Garden’s return to profit

A general view of buildings in Tianjin, China August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
A general view of buildings in Tianjin, China August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

At Boao forum, China reassures foreign investors as Iran, tariff wars rattle global trade

Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, Zhao Leji, speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia conference in Hainan, China, on March 26, 2026.
Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, Zhao Leji, speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia conference in Hainan, China, on March 26, 2026.

Are humans becoming data for robots? Questions remain as China makes advances in sector

Humanoid robots performing a dance at the Boao Forum For Asia held in Hainan on Mar 25, 2026.
Humanoid robots performing a dance at the Boao Forum For Asia held in Hainan on Mar 25, 2026.

From wuxia games to AI-powered microdramas, China sharpens its soft power playbook

Visitors play Black Myth: Wukong at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen town, Zhejiang province, China.
Visitors play Black Myth: Wukong at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen town, Zhejiang province, China.

Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.

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