Articles by Yush Chau

China’s bid for a slice of the medical tourism market

Driven by vast surgical experience and lower costs, China’s medical tourism sector is expanding. However, Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau finds out that building an international reputation and managing domestic resources remain key challenges.

Yush Chau

02 Jun 2026

[Big read] OpenClaw sparks China’s one-person AI start-up boom

China’s young entrepreneurs are embracing a new wave of AI-driven solo start-ups, as the OpenClaw craze reshapes how one-person companies are built, scaled and powered by digital “agents”. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau reports from China.

Yush Chau

22 Apr 2026

Mandarin first: China’s new push for ethnic unity

The recent National People’s Congress passed the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, which requires Mandarin to be prominently featured whenever minority languages are also used. Would this open the door to other similar regulations in future, where minorities have to assimilate to show loyalty? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau finds out more.

Yush Chau

13 Mar 2026

[Video] Why young Chinese are paying to ‘time-travel’ at dinner

More people in China are buying into the recent trend of immersive dining at themed restaurants, which offer diners an opportunity to experience Chinese history and culture, from dressing up in costumes from various dynasties to being part of familiar classics like Dream of the Red Chamber. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau dives in.

Yush Chau

26 Feb 2026

Frozen for blue skies: Villagers endure winter without coal

China’s mandate to shift from coal to natural gas heating in Hebei has led to a dilemma where many rural villagers are unable to afford heating through the cold winter season. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau finds out what the authorities could do to mitigate the people’s hardships.

Yush Chau

21 Jan 2026

Pig farming, livestreaming: Singaporeans find new opportunities in China

With a massive market and economic reforms and opening up, China has become a land of opportunity for Singaporean entrepreneurs. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau speaks with two that went off the beaten path — a pig farmer and an e-commerce livestream entrepreneur.

Yush Chau

31 Dec 2025

[Big read] The US-China moon race is more dangerous than ever

More than 50 years after Apollo, the US races back to the moon amid growing fears that China could beat it. What was once a symbol of exploration is now a high-stakes arena of strategic rivalry. Lianhe Zaobao’s correspondent Yush Chau finds out more.

Yush Chau

23 Dec 2025

China’s humanoid robot boom: All hype, little practicality?

Over 150 humanoid robot companies are now operating in China, yet questions remain about whether these machines can truly deliver industrial value. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau looks at challenges and prospects for the industry.

Yush Chau

12 Dec 2025

From AI to outer space: Inside China’s ambitious 15th Five-Year Plan

Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan puts “high-quality development” front and centre — fusing AI-driven industry, stronger domestic demand, and even ambitions to become a “spacefaring nation”. Can this new vision secure China’s next economic miracle? Lianhe Zaobao correspondents Sim Tze Wei and Yush Chau report from Beijing.

Sim Tze Wei, Yush Chau

24 Oct 2025

Will China be the first to bring humanoid robots into the home?

China is racing to commercialise humanoid robots, aiming beyond factories towards everyday use. But scepticism remains: can these machines move from demos and hype into real homes — and real lives? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau finds out more.

Yush Chau

16 Sep 2025

China’s rural revival has a star village — but can others follow?

After years of ecological damage and environmental pollution caused by unsustainable mining practices, the village of Yucun has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 20 years. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yush Chau explores how the village reinvented itself into an eco-cultural tourist destination and a model for green development.

Yush Chau

20 Aug 2025

The new rural dream: China’s urbanites seek greener pastures

Push factors from the hustle and bustle of cities and pull factors from the idyllic countryside are driving young urbanites to seek career opportunities in rural villages. Lianhe Zaobao news correspondent Yush Chau speaks with these “new villagers” to find out more about their motivations to pursue life outside big cities.

Yush Chau

19 Aug 2025