January 20, 2025 – Page 2 – From Inside Asia

Beijing’s US$3.2 trillion question: how much of China’s forex reserves go to Hong Kong?

China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng promised to park more of the country’s US$3.2 trillion foreign exchange reserves in Hong Kong, fanning speculation about...

by Zhou Xin January 20, 2025

News

Magnitude 6 Earthquake in Taiwan Leaves 15 People With Minor Injuries

TAIPEI, Taiwan—An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with...

by The Associated Press January 20, 2025

World

Donald Trump goes light on China on Day 1, except where the Panama Canal is concerned

Published: 6:43am, 21 Jan 2025Updated: 6:58am, 21 Jan 2025 China got only one mention in US President Donald Trump’s inaugural address on Monday, but...

by Igor Patrick,Laura Zhou January 20, 2025

News

Senate Unanimously Confirms Rubio as Secretary of State

Rubio has said the CCP is his top focus, which he defined as ’the most potent and dangerous, near-peer adversary this nation has ever...

by Eva Fu January 20, 2025

News

Senate Panel Unanimously Advances Rubio’s Nomination for Secretary of State

Rubio says his top priority is the United States as the nation’s top diplomat. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has voted unanimously in favor...

by Eva Fu January 20, 2025

World

Donald Trump returns to tariffs, Panama Canal, theme of ‘winning’ in inaugural address

The inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday as the 47th president of the United States represents one of the greatest political comebacks in history...

by Mark Magnier January 20, 2025

US Politics

Trump’s Border Czar Wants to Partner With Local Law Enforcement for Deportation Operations

Tom Homan said the incoming Trump administration will enforce border security and immigration laws. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, said on...

by FIA Staff January 20, 2025

US Politics

At Least 4 Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration Over DOGE

The lawsuits were filed as President Trump was sworn into office on Monday. The Trump administration was sued multiple times over the Department of...

by FIA Staff January 20, 2025

World

Founder of Chinese developer Zhenro faces action on ‘suspected illegal activities’

The founder of Shanghai-based developer Zhenro Properties Group has been placed under legal compulsory measures, as the debt-laden home builders continue to struggle through...

by Yuke Xie January 20, 2025