Edwin Ong
China news correspondent, Lianhe ZaobaoArticles by Edwin Ong
Politics
Xi Jinping’s tech diplomacy meets harsh realities of BRICS
BRICS is gaining cohesion, but internal divisions remain. As it seeks a bigger global role, China is using AI cooperation to expand its network of partners, promote its standards and gain an edge over the US. Lianhe Zaobao China news correspondent Edwin Ong reports.
Edwin Ong
14 Sep 2026
Technology
Could the PLA’s robot soldiers be used against Taiwan?
China is developing humanoid robots that could enter the battlefield within a decade. While Taiwan is a potential scenario, experts say the PLA’s push reflects a broader drive to prepare for the warfare of the future. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong finds out more.
Edwin Ong
09 Sep 2026
Economy
Tan Kong Yam: China’s dual economy is built for the long game
Singapore economist Tan Kong Yam argues that Beijing believes China’s weak traditional economy can endure while its technology sector drives long-term growth, eventually pulling the broader economy towards a gradual recovery. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong reports.
Edwin Ong
07 Aug 2026
Technology
China’s DUV breakthrough: Has America’s tech wall outlived its purpose?
China’s reported breakthrough in producing domestic DUV lithography machines could mark a turning point in its chip war with the US, but experts warn that catching up with global leaders remains a long road. Lianhe Zaobao China news correspondent Edwin Ong reports.
Edwin Ong
29 Jul 2026
Politics
China’s G2 reality and Hormuz’s new normal
As the world increasingly sees China and the US as a de facto G2, experts debate China’s global role while warning of a new normal in the Strait of Hormuz. Lianhe Zaobao China news correspondent Edwin Ong highlights key takeaways from the eighth Singapore-China Forum.
Edwin Ong
07 Jul 2026
Politics
Bilahari Kausikan: Uneasy and fragile China-US truce will not hold forever
Retired Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan warns that the current China-US trade truce is fragile, the US-China summit has not brought substantive changes to the US’s Taiwan policy and the Iran war will not end well. Lianhe Zaobao China news correspondent Edwin Ong notes key points from a fireside chat at the Nomura Investment Forum Asia in Singapore.
Edwin Ong
04 Jun 2026
Politics
[Video] Hegseth at Shangri-La Dialogue: Toning down US rhetoric
At the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth seemed to tone down criticisms of China. Does this mean a more pragmatic, prudent approach going forward? Lianhe Zaobao China news correspondent Edwin Ong speaks to experts for their take.
Edwin Ong
02 Jun 2026
Politics
How Guizhou’s big data dream became a corruption playground
Though China’s Guizhou province was once touted as a future hotbed for the big data industry, corruption has sabotaged the region’s initial potential. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong discusses the situation.
Edwin Ong
22 May 2025
Politics
What Trump 2.0 might mean for China
Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong notes that a second presidential term for Donald Trump would probably mean an escalation of the US-China trade war, given Trump’s hardline stance in protecting US trade interests and doing whatever it takes to get China to toe the line.
Edwin Ong
18 Jul 2024
Society
[Big read] Chongqing’s youths embrace thriving second-hand market
Chongqing’s Dongjiaxi flea market has been a hotspot for the discerning consumers, in particular youths, who are seeking cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality and style. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong speaks with shoppers and shop owners to find out more about this thriving industry in the city.
Edwin Ong
24 Apr 2024