HUIZHONG WU

China correspondent based in Taiwan

Emails sent to a Chinese dissident in the Netherlands about his family were fake, officials say

Dutch authorities say emails sent to a Chinese dissident living in the Netherlands over his petition for asylum for his family members stranded in a detention center in Thailand were apparently fake.

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S.

A Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with the world’s first samples from the far side of the moon

The moon program is part of a growing rivalry with the U.S. — still the leader in space exploration — and others, including Japan and India.

As Thailand gasps through another haze season, researchers hope a fire-charting app can help

Thailand has tried for years to deal with its pollution problem. One big reason is the burning of corn stubble to clear fields for the next planting, a time of year from February to April that’s known as “haze season.”

China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties

China’s premier has agreed to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperation with the United States.

A citizen journalist imprisoned for ‘provoking trouble’ by reporting on COVID in China is released

Zhang Zhan, a citizen journalist, has been released from a Chinese prison after serving four years for charges related to reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Corn, millet and ... rooftop solar? Farm family’s newest crop shows China’s solar ascendancy

China is the runaway leader in supplying the world with the hardware to gather solar power. Now it’s installing it at home at such a clip that the country’s grid is getting more than it can use in some places.

Putin concludes a trip to China by emphasizing its strategic and personal ties to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is concluding a two-day visit to China by emphasizing the countries’ strategic ties as well as his own personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they seek to present an alternative to U.S. global influence.

China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed their “no-limits” partnership that has deepened as both countries face rising tensions with the West.

Status of Chinese citizen journalist who reported on COVID unknown on day of expected prison release

The whereabouts of a Chinese citizen journalist who served four years in prison for reporting on the early days of the pandemic in Wuhan and was expected to be released Monday are unknown, raising concern from activists.

A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices

Although Chinese rap has been operating underground for decades in cities like Beijing, it is the Sichuan region — known internationally for its spicy cuisine and its panda reserve — that has come to dominate.

Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win

Organizers have revoked He Jie’s first place in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let him win the race.

Beijing half marathon results under investigation after runners appear to hand win to Chinese star

Organizers are investigating a half marathon race in Beijing after three African runners appeared to let China’s top long-distance runner move ahead of them shortly before the finish line and sprint to victory, sparking public speculation that the result was rigged.

Survivors of Taiwan’s historic quake recall harrowing moments of tremors, being trapped under rocks

Taiwan residents endured harrowing experiences when the ground shook with the strongest earthquake to hit the island in 25 years.

In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors

A group in Taiwan is focusing on seniors as it tries to combat fake news, one conversation at a time. Fake News Cleaner has hosted more than 500 events over six years.

A Chinese pastor is released after 7 years in prison, only to find himself unable to get an ID

A pastor in China has been released after serving seven years in prison. But The Rev. John Sanqiang Cao, who had studied in married in the U.S., says he’s without any legal documentation in his country, unable to access even the most basic services without a Chinese identification.

At least 2 dead and dozens injured in a suspected gas explosion outside Beijing

An explosion caused by a suspected gas leak has ripped through a building in northern China, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others.

Chinese legislature’s meetings return, but the limited openness they once had is gone

Some of the most closely watched news conferences happen during China’s annual meetings of its ceremonial legislature.

10 years on, parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 are still asking: What happened to my child?

Ten years on, families of Chinese passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines flight are still searching for answers.

Economic plans, Taiwan and other things to know from the opening of China’s legislature

China’s Premier Li Qiang promoted an image of confidence as he announced modest economic growth goals for the country at one of its most important political gatherings.

China raises defense budget by 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue

China is increasing its defense budget by 7.2% this year, similar to last year’s rise. At $222 billion, it is already the world’s second-highest behind the United States.

Two Chinese bloggers in exile warn that police are interrogating their followers

Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said that police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts to clamp down on critical speech even outside of the country’s borders.

China’s coast guard will ramp up patrols near Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago after two fishermen die

China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago, days after two of its fishermen drowned being chased by the Taiwanese coast guard, which accused the boat of trespassing.

2 Chinese fishermen drown after chase with Taiwan’s Coast Guard, which alleges trespassing

Taiwan’s Coast Guard says two Chinese fishermen have drowned while being chased by the coast guard off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago.

Bohan Phoenix explains why Asian rappers owe Black culture and how he chose to work in China

Chinese American rapper Bohan Phoenix has straddled both countries in his career. Working with Chinese rappers like the popular Higher Brothers, he has always interspersed English song lyrics with a catchy Chinese chorus.

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

Voters in Taiwan recently repelled a wave of disinformation seeking to undermine their democracy ahead of the election earlier this month.

US China official conclude meeting on financial issues

US and Chinese officials have completed the third meeting of a working group established to cooperate on financial issues, a step that continues the trend set by the two powers last November to ease tensions.

13 students reported killed in an elementary school dorm fire in China’s Henan province

Chinese state media say 13 students have died after a fire broke out in dorms at a boarding school for elementary students in central Henan province.

China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations

China and the Philippines said they have agreed to work on lowering tensions after a year of tense confrontations in the South China Sea between their ships that have raised concerns of armed engagement in the region.

Shih Ming-teh, Taiwan activist who pushed for democracy, dies at 83

Taiwanese democracy activist Shih Ming-teh, who helped lead the island from authoritarianism to democracy and a former chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, has died at 83.