February 8, 2025 – From Inside Asia

A Chinese Man Angered Singaporeans by Urinating on the Escalator Handrail at a Subway Station

As China lifts restrictions on outbound tourism, the uncivilized behavior of Chinese tourists abroad has once again gained attention. Recently, news emerged about a...

by China Observer February 8, 2025

World

Nezha 2: ancient Chinese stories prove a winning formula for animated film success

China’s box office records were smashed this week as animated blockbuster Nezha 2 became the highest-grossing film in the country’s history following its January...

by Hayley Wong,Phoebe Zhang February 8, 2025

World

Another US-China trade war? How about a war on income inequality

Despite the dire state of Sino-US relations, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping can strike a deal which will benefit their...

by Toh Han Shih February 8, 2025

US Politics

Key Takeaways From Rubio’s Trip to Central America, the Caribbean

Rubio visited Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic in his first trip abroad as secretary of state. Newly sworn-in Secretary...

by FIA Staff February 8, 2025

World

Elon Musk says he doesn’t want to buy TikTok’s US business after all

Elon Musk said he’s not interested in buying TikTok, the popular social video app the US has tried to ban over national security concerns...

by Bloomberg February 8, 2025

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China Fakes Top Furniture Brands, but the Most Shameless Part Is Calling It Self-Developed High-Tech

In Foshan, high-end furniture that sells for premium prices internationally is being copied into cheap knockoffs and openly sold. Join this channel to get...

by China Observer February 8, 2025

World

US tariffs targeting China face a legal challenge, but not the taxes you might think

Donald Trump’s tariffs are being challenged. But not the ones you might think. Advertisement As the recently inaugurated US president presses even more aggressive...

by Khushboo Razdan February 8, 2025

World

War-torn Lebanon forms 1st government in over 2 years

Published: 12:41am, 9 Feb 2025Updated: 12:44am, 9 Feb 2025 Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. Advertisement...

by Associated Press February 8, 2025

US Politics

Judge Blocks DOGE’s Access to Sensitive Treasury Records

Most Trump administration officials are prohibited from accessing sensitive Treasury records for at least a week, the judge ruled. A federal judge has temporarily...

by FIA Staff February 8, 2025