2025 – Page 643 – From Inside Asia

Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing to pitch Australia’s tourism opportunities during his China tour amid probing questions from the Trump administration over his...

by Crystal-Rose Jones July 13, 2025

China Observer YouTube

Beijing Bank Employees Collapse, China’s Financial Industry Is Doomed, 200 Banks Close In a Month

As the difference between deposit and loan rates continues to shrink, Chinese banks are facing increasing pressure on their profit margins. Smaller and medium-sized...

by China Observer July 13, 2025

World

‘More Asean, Middle East flights needed for Hong Kong under belt and road plan’

Hong Kong is striving to enhance its connectivity with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative by increasing flight frequencies to strategic destinations such...

by Natalie Wong July 13, 2025

World

Shopaholic Chinese woman spends US$280,000, rents flat to store unopened packages

Published: 9:00am, 14 Jul 2025Updated: 9:08am, 14 Jul 2025 A 66-year-old woman in Shanghai who spent two million yuan (US$280,000) shopping online and even...

by Alice Yan July 13, 2025

World

Fire in Hong Kong public flat kills 78-year-old single man, injures 3

Published: 8:28am, 14 Jul 2025Updated: 11:29am, 14 Jul 2025 A 78-year-old Hong Kong man has died and three other people have been injured after...

by Olga Wong July 13, 2025

News

8 Chinese Nationals on Student Visas Charged in Computer ‘Pop-Up’ Scam Targeting Elders

Eight Chinese nationals on student visas in the United States have been indicted for their alleged role in a scam targeting elderly Americans through...

by Frank Fang July 13, 2025

World

China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both

As the Asia-Pacific’s power dynamics continue to evolve and shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China promises to be a test of...

by Sam Beltran July 13, 2025

World

Tech takes centre stage as Chinese students weigh up major choices

Like millions of Chinese students, 18-year-old He Junjie is anxiously waiting to see which university and major will admit him after last month’s intensely...

by Mandy Zuo July 13, 2025

US Politics

Behind US Exit From WHO, a Battle Over Direction of Global Public Health

As the World Health Organization celebrated the adoption of a landmark pandemic treaty in May, the United States deepened its criticism of the United...

by FIA Staff July 13, 2025