Ireland business chamber welcomes Chinese investment despite US, EU pressures
Chinese investment is still being actively welcomed in Ireland, the head of a major business organisation said, even as the wider European Union adopts...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’s Resigning From Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced on Nov. 21 that she is resigning from Congress, with her resignation taking effect on Jan. 5, 2026....
FAA Urges Pilots to Proceed With Caution in Venezuelan Airspace as Security Situation Deteriorates
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory Friday advising pilots to “exercise caution” while flying in Venezuelan airspace “due to the worsening security...
What Chinese phrase ‘wearing small shoes’ means, how it links to painful bridal shoes
In modern-day office politics, Chinese people use the phrase “wearing small shoes” to describe someone who abuses their power or position to deliberately make...
China’s UN envoy pours fresh scorn on Japan’s ‘unrepentant’ Takaichi
China’s ambassador to the United Nations has doubled down on his criticism of Japan, calling Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi’s earlier comments on Taiwan “highly...
Mexico arrests 7 bodyguards of assassinated mayor over ‘aggravated homicide’
Authorities on Friday arrested seven bodyguards suspected of being involved in the assassination earlier this month of a popular mayor in west-central Mexico whom...
Could Osaka be Japan’s second capital? Takaichi appears to demur on ally’s plan
When Japan’s then incoming leader Sanae Takaichi was scrambling in October for a new coalition partner so the Liberal Democratic Party could remain in...
Yu Menglong Case Shakes Beijing? Top Officials “Go Missing,” Cover-Up Cracks Open
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society. We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts...
Taiwanese military budgets US$32 million for drone tech amid Beijing’s pressure
Taiwan’s military plans to allocate more than NT$1 billion (US$32 million) for drone technology integration as the island scales up its uncrewed platforms and...