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Yew Lun Tian

Assistant Foreign Editor

Lun Tian writes about China and helps shape The Straits Times’ coverage of the country, with a focus on its politics and people. She joined ST in 2024 after eight years in Beijing, where she reported for Reuters and Lianhe Zaobao. Over 25 years in journalism, she has worked in both English and Chinese.

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In Washington, Xi got the word he wanted

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump speaking at the White House ahead of a state dinner on Sept 24.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump speaking at the White House ahead of a state dinner on Sept 24.

China’s stage for peace brings dialogue, debate and dilemma

Iranian general Mohammad Taghi Osanlou (at podium) railed against the US for violating his country’s sovereignty at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Sept 16. Minutes ago, Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal (far right) had accused Iran of doing the same to his country.
Iranian general Mohammad Taghi Osanlou (at podium) railed against the US for violating his country’s sovereignty at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Sept 16. Minutes ago, Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal (far right) had accused Iran of doing the same to his country.

‘People came here dreaming of riches’: Inside the Nanning condo said to be part of a pyramid scheme

A four-bedroom unit at Skyfame Byland in Nanning, China. The unit is not known to be linked to the alleged pyramid schemes involving Singaporeans.
A four-bedroom unit at Skyfame Byland in Nanning, China. The unit is not known to be linked to the alleged pyramid schemes involving Singaporeans.

Tibet or Xizang? Why Real Madrid’s condolences for mudslide victims hurt Chinese feelings

Rescue personnel carry out search-and-rescue operations in the disaster-affected area of the destroyed Gyirong Port in Tibet on Sept 4.
Rescue personnel carry out search-and-rescue operations in the disaster-affected area of the destroyed Gyirong Port in Tibet on Sept 4.

China’s reformist ex-premier Zhu Rongji dies

China’s former premier Zhu Rongji died in Beijing on Aug 12, state news agency Xinhua reported.
China’s former premier Zhu Rongji died in Beijing on Aug 12, state news agency Xinhua reported.

In China, AI is ‘everything, everywhere’. Is there a dark side?

The ​business of ​female ​desire in China

Male dancers in Hanfu robes performing in Ode to Spring Breeze.
Male dancers in Hanfu robes performing in Ode to Spring Breeze.

Inside China’s traffic-driven self-media commentary industry that turns clicks into yuan

Industry observers told The Straits Times that, in general, Chinese independent content creators, known collectively as zimeiti or “self-media”, are primarily driven by commercial considerations.
Industry observers told The Straits Times that, in general, Chinese independent content creators, known collectively as zimeiti or “self-media”, are primarily driven by commercial considerations.

What China hears in Hegseth’s Shangri-La speech

Major General Meng Xiangqing (front, left), the head of the Chinese official delegation, arriving at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.
Major General Meng Xiangqing (front, left), the head of the Chinese official delegation, arriving at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

Trump-Xi summit: Win, lose or draw?

US President Donald Trump (R) walks with China’s President Xi Jinping (L) at Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP)
US President Donald Trump (R) walks with China’s President Xi Jinping (L) at Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP)

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