Chen Jing
Associate China News Editor, Lianhe ZaobaoArticles by Chen Jing
Politics
Hui Ka Yan jailed: Can China escape Evergrande’s shadow?
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life imprisonment after the spectacular collapse of his property empire, leaving a trail of unfinished homes and shattered confidence. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing explains.
Chen Jing
28 Aug 2026
Technology
Behind Unitree’s plunge: China’s premature robot boom
Unitree Robotics’ dramatic stock swings are fuelling fears of a humanoid robot bubble, exposing the risks of companies entering public markets before their businesses are ready. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing examines the issue.
Chen Jing
26 Aug 2026
Society
Are Chinese universities abolishing the ‘iron rice bowl’?
Tongji University’s decision to replace faculty tenure with three-yearly assessments effectively ends the traditional “iron rice bowl” concept for university lecturers. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing explores the issue.
Chen Jing
20 Aug 2026
Politics
Why Xi gathered China’s top scientists in Beidaihe
China’s annual Beidaihe retreat has put basic research and frontier technologies centre stage, offering a rare glimpse into President Xi Jinping’s priorities as Beijing seeks breakthroughs in critical technologies. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing finds out.
Chen Jing
06 Aug 2026
Economy
Zero self-sufficient provinces: China’s new fiscal reality
Data shows no province in China was able to fully cover its own spending in the first quarter, highlighting growing dependence on central government transfers as tax revenues become increasingly concentrated in Beijing. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing finds out more.
Chen Jing
29 Jul 2026
Politics
[Big read] How China weaponised its rare earth monopoly
Rare earths are only part of the story. Over three decades, China has transformed export controls from a regulatory measure into a powerful geopolitical tool, reshaping global supply chains and strategic competition. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing explores how experts see Beijing’s strategy evolving.
Chen Jing
21 Jul 2026
Society
Complaints against teachers in China: How much is too much?
A recent case where a Fudan University associate professor was accused of being unprofessional has thrown the spotlight on the larger issue of complaints — founded and unfounded — against teachers in China. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing gives her take and explores where to draw the line.
Chen Jing
04 Jun 2026
Technology
A short-lived catch: China’s AI lobster frenzy
Despite the nationwide frenzy over AI agent OpenClaw, fuelled by strong public enthusiasm and support from local governments, the central Chinese government was quick to issue warnings about security risks. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing takes a look at the craze that came and went.
Chen Jing
23 Mar 2026
Society
[Big read] Safe, but fragile: The rise of women-only spaces in China
Women-only homestays, gyms and bookstores are booming in China, offering safety and solidarity. Yet closures and debates highlight the limits of segregated spaces and the challenges of sustaining a women-only economy. Lianhe Zaobao Associate China News Editor Chen Jing finds out more.
Chen Jing
28 Jan 2026
Economy
Will China’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus overwhelm global trade?
China’s exports are booming like never before. With a US$1.2 trillion surplus, the world wonders: can global trade absorb it, or is a reckoning on the horizon? Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chen Jing contemplates what China could do next.
Chen Jing
19 Jan 2026
Economy
[Big read] China’s 10 trillion RMB debt clean-up falls short
China launched a massive 10 trillion RMB debt-resolution campaign in November 2024 to rescue cash-strapped local governments, but hidden liabilities dwarf official estimates. With land finance collapsing and LGFVs under strain, Beijing now faces pressure for a systemic fiscal overhaul. Lianhe Zaobao’s Chen Jing speaks with academics to assess China’s strategy.
Chen Jing
26 Nov 2025