Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots-only’ Legislative Council: how did they perform?
Hong Kong’s first “patriots-only” Legislative Council completed a historic four-year term on October 24. The next general election is set to be held on...
China’s Xi Jinping addresses Apec with call to protect global supply chains
Published: 10:45am, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 10:52am, 31 Oct 2025 President Xi Jinping on Friday urged world leaders to ensure the stability of supply chains,...
China Approved TikTok Transfer Deal, Bessent Says
China has approved a transfer agreement with the United States for the popular TikTok social media app, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on...
Hong Kong open to issuing Islamic bonds to fund Northern Metropolis: Paul Chan
Hong Kong could issue Islamic bonds to fund the Northern Metropolis megaproject as long as they are a cost-effective option, given the city’s established...
Indonesia is still ‘considering’ buying Chinese J-10 fighter jets
Indonesia is still “considering” acquiring Chinese J-10 fighter jets, but no decision has been made yet, according to Jakarta’s Ministry of Defence, clarifying earlier...
Developer China Vanke reports US$2.3 billion loss amid sales slowdown
Developer China Vanke reported a deeper third-quarter loss, highlighting mounting challenges as the prolonged property market downturn continues to weigh on its sales. Advertisement...
Xi–Trump Summit Cut Short: Why Did Beijing Blink?
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil. With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we...
Malaysian family files US$495,800 lawsuit after boy dies in school van
The family of a five-year-old boy who died in a school van in Malaysia’s Johor state has filed a negligence lawsuit against five parties,...
Singapore’s Megan Khung tragedy: is it just about system lapses?
When John’s* parents divorced four years ago, his father turned violent. Advertisement “He became an alcoholic, there was a lot of verbal and emotional...