January 2026 – Page 275 – From Inside Asia

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Government Plans Bond Buying—Here’s How It Works

President Donald Trump wants the federal government to purchase mortgage-backed securities to help restore housing affordability. The current administration has proposed a range of...

by FIA Staff January 9, 2026

World

US Commerce Department drops plan to crack down on Chinese drones

The US Commerce Department ‍said on Friday it has withdrawn a plan to impose restrictions on Chinese drones to address national security concerns after...

by Reuters January 9, 2026

News

China’s Services PMI Growth Hits 6-Month Low in December: S&P Global Survey

China’s service sector growth slowed to its weakest pace, reaching a six-month low in December, according to a recent survey compiled by S&P Global....

by Alex Wu January 9, 2026

China Observer YouTube

China’s EUV Leap? ASML CEO Says China Is At Least 8 Generations Behind

In December 2025, a bombshell report spread through the media. It was described as the semiconductor industry’s “China version of the Manhattan Project.” The...

by China Observer January 9, 2026

World

How PLA could use ‘decapitation’ strike to counter Taiwan’s ‘porcupine’ strategy

Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare plan – also known as the “porcupine” strategy – could pose a significant threat to a PLA campaign against the island,...

by Liu Zhen January 9, 2026

World

Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market

The Northern Metropolis is in the news almost every day. The big policy focus for the administration, it is determining a new future for...

by Ian Brownlee January 9, 2026

China Inisights YouTube

Chen Zhi, rumored to be Xi’s illegitimate son! Dare not gift Huawei! Xi’s gift list exposed

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...

by China Insights January 9, 2026