‘New women but no new men’: feminist evolution unfinished in China, scholar says
More than a century ago, the world of Chinese women was a private one. Bound by a rigid patriarchal order and Confucian codes of...
European Union encourages more Hongkongers to apply for flagship scholarship
The head of the European Union office in Hong Kong has said there is room for more of the city’s residents to receive its...
Indonesia’s surprise Portuguese push: diplomatic ploy or educational priority?
An unexpected push to introduce Portuguese as a priority subject in Indonesia’s classrooms has set tongues wagging about President Prabowo Subianto’s educational priorities. Advertisement...
China’s wealthy flock to Hong Kong for global investments, banker says
Published: 11:30am, 2 Nov 2025Updated: 11:37am, 2 Nov 2025 An increasing number of wealthy customers from mainland China are using Hong Kong to diversify...
Australian cruise cancelled after woman left behind on island dies
A cruise around Australia was cancelled after an elderly passenger was left behind on a remote island and found dead a day later. Advertisement...
Food Stamps Suspended as Congress Fails to Reach Deal
The federal food stamp program was suspended starting Nov. 1, as the program ran out of congressional allocations amid the government shutdown—although at least...
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...