Yang Danxu
China News Editor, Lianhe ZaobaoArticles by Yang Danxu
Technology
How Manus went from AI superstar to a geopolitical problem
After months of review, Chinese authorities have decided to stop Meta’s acquisition of Manus, ordering the deal to be reversed over the next few weeks. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu finds out what this development means and whether such a deal can be undone.
Yang Danxu
29 Apr 2026
Politics
A watershed in Hormuz: Can US hegemony hold?
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is testing US hegemony as Iran pressures energy flows and Gulf states hedge their bets. Amid rising tensions, China is reassessing its maritime role, weighing security exposure against new strategic and economic opportunities. Lianhe Zaobao’s China news editor Yang Danxu analyses the situation.
Yang Danxu
22 Apr 2026
Economy
China’s confidence campaign: Can slogans solve economic woes?
Beijing urges the media to “sing loudly” about growth, but empty malls, job struggles and property woes show confidence must rest on real economic fundamentals, not rhetoric, says Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu.
Yang Danxu
18 Mar 2026
Politics
China-Japan dispute: Japanese entertainers caught in the political fallout
It appears that all aspects of society cannot be separated from politics, with the entertainment industry being the latest collateral damage in the China-Japan dispute. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu takes a look at the impact on musical concerts and shows over the past week.
Yang Danxu
03 Dec 2025
Politics
Everyone is tired of the Japan-China standoff — it isn’t ending anytime soon
Following comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan, the Chinese authorities have issued a travel advisory for Japan, prompting debate in Chinese media and society. Lianhe Zaobao’s China news editor Yang Danxu analyses the rhetoric and how things might pan out.
Yang Danxu
17 Nov 2025
Politics
A wolf warrior returns: How a single post shook China–Japan relations
A single online outburst from a Chinese diplomat has reignited tensions with Japan and revived memories of Beijing’s “wolf warrior” era. As both sides spar over Taiwan, the veneer of calm after recent talks has quickly begun to crack. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu takes a look at the recent diplomatic spat.
Yang Danxu
12 Nov 2025
Economy
The securities chief’s curse: Family, alumni and associates that toppled Yi Huiman
China’s capital market has been in the slumps the past year, not helped by the controversy surrounding the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu takes a look at the latest downfall of its chair, Yi Huiman.
Yang Danxu
10 Sep 2025
Politics
China’s ascendant power: A new balance, a less certain peace
As China unveils its strength in a high-profile military parade, a new global force takes shape. In a world where peace is fragile and justice contested, both great powers and small states face a new test in navigating shifting geopolitical ground. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu shares her thoughts.
Yang Danxu
04 Sep 2025
Politics
China’s leadership test: High stakes at the fourth plenum
With the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) scheduled for October, the annual gathering of CCP leaders at Beidaihe is a prelude of what to expect, from the economy to leadership changes. Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu gives her take.
Yang Danxu
06 Aug 2025
Society
Forbidden banquet: China’s crackdown on official dining
To rectify civil servants’ extravagant dining habits, the Chinese government has implemented a series of strict regulations and guidelines for dining out. However, these regulations have caused much anxiety and confusion in the public sector, says Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu.
Yang Danxu
08 Jul 2025