Articles by Lim Zhan Ting

Xi meets Putin after Trump summit to balance China-US-Russia triangle

Four days after a historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. Amid signs of easing China-US tensions, the Russian president’s visit serves as a powerful reminder that China-Russia relations remain strong. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting speaks with academics to find out more.

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[Big read] Pinglu Canal: Redrawing China-ASEAN trade routes

The Guangxi’s Pinglu Canal, hailed as the “project of the century”, is expected to open in September, adding a major artery to the region’s access to the sea and seen as a key to unlocking Guangxi’s development. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting finds out from traders, shipping operators and local residents their expectations from the improved connectivity.

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With Japan less than welcoming, where do the Chinese ‘run’ to?

Amid “involution” and competition in China, some Chinese are opting to migrate to Japan. However, given the current political tension between China and Japan, things are not as rosy as they had hoped. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting speaks to some Chinese in Japan to get their views.

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Will China send warships to the Strait of Hormuz?

US President Donald Trump has drawn various comments and views for launching an offensive on Iran, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Now, Trump is asking China and other countries to help by sending military ships to escort other vessels. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting tells us more.

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[Big read] How China builds influence, one parliament at a time

Beijing is paying for parliaments and palaces from West Africa to beyond. The buildings look like gifts, but they quietly anchor China inside the everyday spaces where power is performed. Are there really no strings attached? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting finds out more.

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Who’s winning the nuclear fusion race? 

One of the many areas where China is vying with the US is the nuclear industry, particularly nuclear fusion for energy. While the US remains ahead for now, China is also moving quickly to build its nuclear infrastructure. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting speaks to academics and those in the industry.

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From Guangdong to Caracas: Why Enping Cantonese still choose Venezuela

For hundreds of thousands of Chinese people, particularly those from Enping in Guangdong, Venezuela represents more than just a troubled South American nation — it is a place of opportunity and unexpected safety. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting speaks with these overseas Chinese to find out more.

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China has too many incinerators. Southeast Asia has the trash

China built a vast waste-to-energy industry — then ran short of trash. As incinerators sit idle at home, Chinese firms are heading to Southeast Asia, pitching modern plants as a fix for looming landfill crises. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting reports.

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[Big read] Paying for pleasure: Chinese women indulge in handsome male hosts

From theme parks to mountain climbs, Chinese women are paying handsome male hosts for hugs, spins and close-up attention — indulging fantasies, seeking comfort, and turning male charm into a booming industry. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting speaks with the men offering these services.

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Tech for market: How China’s tech exports force a global compromise

China’s tech tide has turned. Once a sponge for foreign know-how, it’s now an exporter facing strict “tech-for-market” rules abroad. From TikTok to AI, both sides are charting a cautious middle path between full access and total lockdown. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting reports.

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[Big read] Border waltz: In Heihe, Russians cross to China for brighter smiles and warmer ties

In Heihe, a Chinese city across the river from Russia, dental clinics outnumber cafes — and Russian visitors fill their chairs. As Moscow leans closer to Beijing, this small border town tells a larger story of shifting power, dependence, and quiet cooperation. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting reports from the border city of Heihe in China’s Heilongjiang province.

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Tianjin Declaration: China’s blueprint for a post-Western world?

At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin, China positioned the bloc as a vehicle for fairer global governance and multipolar cooperation. While unity was the message, the path forward reveals both shared ambitions and the realities of diverse interests. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lim Zhan Ting finds out more.

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