Reporter’s notebook: how China helps Vietnamese durian farmer reap a profit
There’s a new gold rush in Southeast Asia, but the prize is not quite so shiny – think green and spiky. Advertisement A retired...
Body-Double Buzz: Xi “Grows” 12 cm
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil. With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we...
Malaysian crew wins over actress Fan Bingbing with ‘genuine teamwork’
Glamorous yet grounded, international actress Fan Bingbing has graced film sets around the world, but her recent experience working on Mother Bhumi, a Malaysian-produced...
Wealthy mainland Chinese, Western expats drive Hong Kong luxury flat rentals
The number of luxury flat rental deals in Hong Kong continued to rise this year, buoyed by demand from wealthy mainland Chinese and Western...
China will find its own modernisation path, not on US terms
Much to the relief of markets, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic...
Fired up: National Games torch relay gives Hong Kong first taste of excitement
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Trump Threatens Nigeria With US Military Action If It Doesn’t Confront Killings of Christians
President Donald Trump on Nov. 1 threatened military action in Nigeria if the West African country doesn’t do more to halt the killing of...
Chinese Stars in Tears! No Work, Empty Theaters, Surviving by Shining Shoes
China’s film and television industry has entered a deep freeze. Here’s what the actors themselves are saying. Join this channel to get access to...
Alibaba boosts instant commerce drive with US$281 million convenience store plan
Alibaba Group Holding on Friday unveiled a 2 billion yuan (US$281 million) investment as part of a programme that will see a network of...