June 20, 2025 – Page 2 – From Inside Asia

Chinese Port-Building Spree Advances Beijing’s Africa Ambitions, Experts Say

China’s initiatives to deepen its economic engagement and influence in Africa are continuing apace, with Beijing celebrating its rapid construction of port facilities along...

by Leo Timm June 20, 2025

World

Donald Tsang becomes Hong Kong’s second chief executive in 2005 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on June 22, 2005. Help me to make a new start: Tsang by Gary Cheung and Dikky Sinn Advertisement...

by SCMP June 20, 2025

World

Thailand-Cambodia border clash tests China’s neighbourhood diplomacy

A deadly border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia late last month has put China’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the test as Beijing seeks to maintain...

by Laura Zhou June 20, 2025

World

Xia on Hong Kong’s future: strong governance, economy, society – as it happened

Published: 9:30am, 21 Jun 2025Updated: 2:11pm, 21 Jun 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...

by SCMP Reporters June 20, 2025

World

Giving up seats to elderly should be an easy decision in China

Chinese civilisation is deeply rooted in the virtues of sympathy, respect and love towards the elderly. For instance, Confucian teachings promote the idea that...

by Jiang Shixue June 20, 2025

News

FCC Reviews ‘Internet of Things’ Accrediting Program Over China Security Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a cybersecurity program over security concerns related to China, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr confirmed on Friday. The...

by Lily Zhou June 20, 2025

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The CCP’s Worst Fear Is Here! Iran Rehearses the CCP’s Collapse as Chinese Call for Decapitation

The sudden outbreak of the Israel-Iran war has now lasted a week. While the world’s attention is on whether President Trump will soon issue...

by China Observer June 20, 2025

World

How does Trump’s lack of trade deals strengthen Beijing’s hand?

The United States failed this week to reach a tariff deal with Japan, a key Pacific Rim ally, and has threatened to notify multiple...

by Ralph Jennings June 20, 2025

World

Korean ‘Big Stomach Queen’ has gut 40% larger than average, surpasses many adult men

A woman in South Korea, affectionately dubbed the “Big Stomach Queen”, is known for her enormous appetite, despite weighing only 50kg. Advertisement Doctors have...

by Zoey Zhang June 20, 2025