Liu Liu
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Society
When Chinese government accounts learn to meme — and face the risks
Chinese government new-media accounts are shedding bureaucratic language to connect with younger audiences, using cheeky headlines, memes and more. However, balancing personality, popularity and public responsibility is no easy feat. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out more.
Liu Liu
24 Sep 2026
Politics
Trump-Xi summit: What can the US and China actually agree on?
US and Chinese officials meet in New York to tackle a range of issues, including trade and AI, laying the groundwork for concrete deliverables for the expected Trump-Xi summit in Washington DC. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu tells us more.
Liu Liu
21 Sep 2026
Economy
China shuts 32-year tax loophole used by wealthy Chinese
China has scrapped a 32-year tax exemption on dividends for foreign individuals. The move targets “fake foreign investors” and reflects Beijing’s broader push to tighten cross-border oversight and enforce tax fairness. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu gets to the heart of the matter.
Liu Liu
03 Sep 2026
Society
How an American influencer exposed China’s ‘crotch nationalism’
The scandal surrounding an American influencer in China has exposed how quickly pro-China digital personas can turn sour, leaving female victims caught in a crossfire of nationalist judgment. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu dives into the matter.
Liu Liu
26 Aug 2026
Economy
[Big read] Can Tibet build an economy beyond state support?
High-altitude wine, beekeeping and conservation drones — these are just some of the businesses in Tibet generating employment and income. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out more about the plateau’s thriving niche markets from the locals and academics.
Liu Liu
19 Aug 2026
Technology
Why China’s universities stopped fighting AI
Having initially sought to restrict the use of generative AI, Chinese universities are increasingly incorporating it into teaching and research. However, institutions are also grappling with difficult questions over authorship, accountability and how to preserve academic integrity in the age of AI, notes Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu.
Liu Liu
03 Aug 2026
Economy
How China’s traditional markets are reviving empty malls
Traditional rural-style markets are making a comeback in Chinese cities. Driven by empty commercial space and budget-conscious consumers, these periodic markets are redefining urban retail. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu looks into the matter.
Liu Liu
28 Jul 2026
Society
Can China’s cities keep pace with climate change?
Heatwaves, floods and typhoons are becoming more frequent and severe across China. The pressing question is whether its cities can upgrade infrastructure and build resilience quickly enough to keep pace. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu looks into the matter.
Liu Liu
23 Jul 2026
Politics
A decade on, 14 nations reaffirm a South China Sea ruling China rejects
A 14-nation statement reaffirming the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling has drawn a sharp rebuke from Beijing, underscoring how the decade-old award remains a focal point of strategic rivalry even as a new dispute over the Batanes Islands emerges. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu speaks to academics for an analysis.
Liu Liu
13 Jul 2026
Economy
The durian express: How Southeast Asia flooded China’s market
A flood of Southeast Asian durians has sent prices tumbling in China, making the once-costly fruit affordable for many. But what is driving the drop, and can it be sustained? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out.
Liu Liu
13 Jul 2026
Society
Million-dollar overseas degrees, entry-level Chinese salaries
For decades, studying abroad was seen as a ticket to opportunity. Now, more Chinese graduates are returning home — only to find that foreign credentials carry less weight than before. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu examines the issue.
Liu Liu
08 Jul 2026
Economy
Built to impress: Why China’s tourism boom leaves white elephants behind
China’s tourism boom has produced a wave of ambitious megaprojects across the country, but many have stalled or failed to attract visitors, leaving behind costly white elephants. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu reports.
Liu Liu
10 Jun 2026