Madani or Mamdani? New York mayor’s name mix-up goes viral in Malaysia
When New York elected its first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on Tuesday, Malaysians were quick to notice how many Americans blundered in pronouncing his...
‘Hong Kong is where visions grow,’ John Lee tells family office investors
Hong Kong is not only a place for family offices to invest, but also a partner in their enduring journey where they anchor their...
China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters service
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, entered into service on Wednesday at a grand ceremony in Sanya, Hainan, according to state media reports. Advertisement...
Collapse at Retired South Korean Power Plant Leaves at Least 3 Dead, 2 Others Presumed Dead
SEOUL, South Korea—A 60-meter (196-foot) tower collapsed during demolition work at a decommissioned thermal power plant in the South Korean city of Ulsan, killing...
Whisky, limos, missing millions: how Chen Zhi’s Singapore empire unravelled
In 2021, while China-born businessman Chen Zhi was building a multibillion-dollar empire now enmeshed in multiple criminal allegations, staff at his family office in...
Bipartisan Bill Would Give American Companies First Dibs on Top AI Chips
Two congressmen are introducing a bill to give U.S. companies first dibs on advanced computer chips before they can be sold to certain foreign...
Nightclub Weddings, State Panic
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil. With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we...
US singer unknowingly marries sultan, HKU ranks first in Asia: 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our...
‘We will kill you’: Hegseth’s warning after new US strike on alleged drug boat
Published: 12:29pm, 7 Nov 2025Updated: 12:34pm, 7 Nov 2025 US forces on Thursday struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three...