Wang Xiangwei

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to better understand and balance ‘one country, two systems’ Officials should do more to help Beijing figure out how Hong Kong’s unique capitalist character can best serve national interests.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina: As Hong Kong turns 28, do its officials really get what Beijing wants? Rather than parrot mainland ways, they should help Beijing figure out how Hong Kong’s unique capitalist character can best serve national interests

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Commentary: Trump misreads China at his own peril Faulty assumptions and flawed advice are complicating Washington’s approach to Beijing, says former SCMP editor-in-chief Wang Xiangwei.

As Trump bombs Iran and shifts focus to the Middle East, it is easy to overlook the pressing need for him to navigate the ongoing trade deal with China. My commentary explores how his flawed understanding of Beijing could complicate these negotiations. www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/c...

Today’s People’s Daily, CCP’s flagship newspaper, devoted much of its front page to an interview with Ren Zhengfei. Huawei founder touches upon a slew of issues worthy of attention. To me, the most interesting bit is the headline: the more open our country is, the more progress we will make.

王向伟最新专栏的中文翻译：随着特朗普主义兴起，美国七十年来对中国的“和平演变”图谋化为泡影 This is the translation of my latest column on SCMP 09/05/2025

王向伟最新专栏的中文翻译：随着特朗普主义兴起，美国七十年来对中国的“和平演变”图谋化为泡影
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Opinion | Thanks to Trump, US threat of a ‘peaceful evolution’ recedes for China His declaration that the US is done intervening could not have come at a better time for Chinese leaders, who have long fretted over Western influence undermining party rule.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina: with the rise of Trump Doctrine and the city upon a hill losing luster, Chinese officials need no longer be preoccupied with the spectre of “peaceful evolution”, a concern that once kept their predecessors awake at night.

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Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn’t in the clear There’s an irony to claiming victory in a trade war that yields no winners, says former SCMP editor-in-chief Wang Xiangwei.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : both China and US claimed victory in a tariff war that yields no real winners. Questions arise about how China is prepared to fully open up to American businesses, and how the US is prepared to reciprocate.

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Exactly one week later, Beijing and Washington agreed to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days to deescalate trade tensions and buoy global markets.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : I am sticking my neck out by predicting US-China talks over tariffs are likely to take place soon, following a genuine call between Trump and Xi in coming weeks Reprinted from today's South China Morning Post (05052025)

I have earned bragging rights：on Monday last, I sticked my neck out by predicting that US-China trade talks were likely to occur soon. At that time, my unconventional view was met with skepticism given the intense rhetoric from both sides. open.substack.com/pub/wangxian...

My latest column: In 1993, Donald Trump visited Hong Kong with the intention of building a Trump Tower in Central but the plan fell through. Time for Hong Kong to make US president’s dream a reality Republished from today's SCMP

AP just reported: President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar. In Feb, I wrote a piece on why Hong Kong should help Trump realize his dream of a Trump Tower in the city. HK leaders &tycoons, please take note!
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Exclusive for my Substack readers: My take on the surprise announcement of upcoming US-China talks over trade and economic issues. The announcements on Wednesday morning that senior Chinese and US officials are set to hold talks in Switzerland later this week over trade and economic issues came as a surprise to many, but not to r...

Exclusive for my Substack readers: My take on the surprise announcement of upcoming US-China talks over trade and economic matters this weekend. open.substack.com/pub/wangxian...

Opinion | US-China trade war: who will blink first? While neither side wants to yield before the other, the mounting costs of the conflict mean Xi and Trump are likely to talk soon.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : I am sticking my neck out by predicting that US-China talks over tariffs are most likely to take place soon, following a real call between Trump and Xi in the coming weeks.

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In the last hour, Liz Liu, spokesperson at the US Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau, along with her colleague Aaron Huang, talked about American government media engagement. My students had a robust discussion with them – a testament to academic freedom in Hong Kong.

Yesterday, my MA students at the class of Media&Communication in Greater China were in for a special treat. In the first hour, Huang Jingrui, spokesman at the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong, came to speak on China’s international communication efforts.

It looks increasingly likely that both Beijing and Washington are heading for a ceasefire just hours after Trump’s extreme 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports took effect.
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王向偉真話中國》中國最好的回應是 降低與其主要交易夥伴的關稅和減少其它貿易壁壘 - umedia 優傳媒 王向偉真話中國》中國最好的回應是 降低與其主要交易夥伴的關稅和減少其它貿易壁壘

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王向伟最新专栏的中文翻译： 当特朗普向全世界提高关税时，中国最好的回应是降低与其主要贸易伙伴（包括欧盟、日本、韩国和澳大利亚）的关税和减少其它贸易壁垒。 This is Chinese translation of my latest column published on SCMP on Monday

王向伟最新专栏的中文翻译： 当特朗普向全世界提高关税时，中国最好的回应是降低与其主要贸易伙伴（包括欧盟、日本、韩国和澳大利亚）的关税和减少其它贸易壁垒。 open.substack.com/pub/wangxian...

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina: Trump’s tariffs offer China an opportunity riding a dangerous wind Reprinted from today's South China Morning Post.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : a great opportunity for China’s leaders to call leaders of EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia and other trading partners TODAY to form a united front against Trump’s global trade war.
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Opinion | Trump’s tariffs offer China an opportunity riding a dangerous wind The US president’s moves could serve as a catalyst for China to increase domestic stimulus and forge closer ties with its major trading partners.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : While Trump raises tariffs on the rest of the world, China should act swiftly to lower tariffs and other trade barriers with its major trading partners, including the European Union, Japan, South Korea and Australia.

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My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina: The Panama Canal ports sale isn’t over, but China’s message to the Li family is clear reprinted from CNA, Singapore's leading media portal

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina: my two cents on the latest episode in the saga involving the sale of Panama Canal ports by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing to BlackRock. While Beijing may have delayed the sale, this does not necessarily mean the deal is dead. open.substack.com/pub/wangxian...

Commentary: The Panama ports sale isn’t over, but China’s message to the Li family is clear For two weeks, Hong Kong’s richest family, led by Li Ka-shing, held firm against Beijing over the planned sale of its Panama ports assets to BlackRock. That, in itself, is truly extraordinary, says fo...

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina: my two cents on the latest episode in the saga involving the sale of Panama Canal ports by Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing to BlackRock. While Beijing may have delayed the sale, this does not necessarily mean the deal is dead.

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中国对巴拿马港口交易的愤怒是对香港富豪的警钟 Chinese translation of my latest column published by CNA, a leading Singapore media platform.

王向伟最新专栏的中文翻译： 为什么巴拿马港口交易激怒了中国以及曾经享有与最高中国领导人接触权限的李嘉诚家族为何现在处于困境之中。 open.substack.com/pub/wangxian...

This afternoon, I invited Jennifer Jett, Asia Digital Editor at NBC, to speak to my MA students for the course Media and Communication in Greater China. She shared her rich experiences of working as a journalist in Hong Kong and Chinese mainland. Many thanks to Jennifer!

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : As an AI craze sweeps across China, Hong Kong should be careful about jumping on the bandwagon, not least because of its spotty record in chasing technologies. Reprinted from today's South China Morning Post

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : As an AI craze sweeps across China, Hong Kong should be careful about jumping on the bandwagon, not least because of its spotty record in chasing cutting edge technologies.
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Opinion | Hong Kong must avoid jumping on AI bandwagon and focus on what it does best Amid budget constraints, the city should gear research and innovation towards sectors where it has an advantage rather than follow trends.

My latest #ThoughtoftheDayonChina : As an AI craze sweeps across China, Hong Kong should be careful about jumping on the bandwagon, not least because of its spotty record in chasing cutting edge technologies.

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Trump is ‘doing a Mao Zedong’ on the US Our expert guest speaker draws parallels with the chaotic Cultural Revolution in China in 1966. Read more at straitstimes.com.

I spoke to the Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor on his Asia Insider Podcast where I discussed the American-style Cultural Revolution and what strategic openings this could present China. www.straitstimes.com/asia/trump-i...

今晚坐标香港文化中心欣赏一场特别音乐会，纪念小提琴协奏曲梁祝诞生66周年，邀请92岁高龄的作曲家何占豪担任古筝和小提琴的双梁祝演奏，视觉盛宴！

Tonight, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, we enjoyed a special concert commemorating the 66th anniversary of the birth of the violin concerto "Butterfly Lovers". The 92-year-old composer He Zhanhao directed a dual rendition of "Butterfly Lovers" on both the guzheng and the violin!

One day ahead of China’s Two Sessions, I shared my thoughts on Beijing’s economic priorities, the rise of DeepSeek, bloated bureaucracy, private sector, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Donald Trump and more. reprinted from today's South China Morning Post

One day ahead of China’s Two Sessions, I shared my thoughts on Beijing’s economic priorities, the rise of DeepSeek, bloated bureaucracy, private sector, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Donald Trump and more.
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Open Questions | China watcher Wang Xiangwei says ‘bloated bureaucracy’ is stifling growth Journalism professor and former Post editor says China must walk the talk to reassure private sector, with lessons from DeepSeek, Ne Zha.

Two days before China’s own “State of the Union”address, I shared my thoughts on its economic priorities, red tape, the rise of DeepSeek, private sector, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Trump and more.

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The wonderful evening ended with “Summer”, the latest composition by Lora Chow, an investment banker-turned composer, to highlight how summer predominates in Hong Kong.