July 21, 2026 – Page 4 – From Inside Asia

China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills over

A leading Chinese brokerage house has ended market making for the mainland’s only South Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as Beijing steps up efforts to...

by Judy Xue July 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?

The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In...

by Nayan Seth July 21, 2026 0 comment

World

China neighbour calls police after mistaking ‘stinky fart vinegar’ for rotting corpse

A tenant in a residential block in southern China called the police, reporting a smell resembling corpses in their building. It turned out that...

by Fran Lu July 21, 2026 0 comment

China In Focus YouTube

U.S. Pushes Back on China’s Influence in Southeast Asia | China in Focus

From maritime clashes to a potential fall summit: Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in the Philippines with a firm message for China that...

by China in Focus - NTD July 21, 2026 0 comment

China Observer YouTube

Chinese Stars Lose Their Jobs, Sell Vegetables and Deliver Packages as China’s Hollywood Collapses

Actor Xu Peng is a professional performer who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. He once gained popularity for starring in multiple short...

by China Observer July 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Published: 8:30am, 22 Jul 2026Updated: 8:34am, 22 Jul 2026 Hong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by...

by Leopold Chen July 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region

Japan is turning to five lesser-used straits in Southeast Asia as insurance against the next maritime shock, with plans to create detailed nautical charts...

by Julian Ryall July 21, 2026 0 comment

News

China’s Corruption Purges Fuel Underground Market for Insider Information

As Beijing’s purges of its officials continue unabated, an underground market for leaked information about officials under investigation has emerged in China, with public...

by Michael Zhuang July 21, 2026 0 comment