North Korean blame game: what’s behind Kim Jong-un’s public sacking of vice-minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s public dismissal of a vice-minister during an inspection tour of a major industrial zone reflects growing anxiety within the...
‘Each of the 39 deceased was killed unlawfully,’ court rules in Hong Kong ferry crash
A Hong Kong court has found that 39 people were unlawfully killed in a 2012 crash between two ferries off Lamma Island, as it...
Police probe child abuse report after man runs with baby in Hong Kong Marathon
Hong Kong police are investigating a child abuse report after a runner took part in a marathon while carrying his baby, the Post has...
Philippines eyes ‘game changer’ for maritime defence with French shipbuilding boost
French shipbuilder OCEA is looking for a local partner and site in the Philippines to establish its first shipbuilding venture in Asia, under a...
Malaysia’s new expat salary rules dubbed ‘ridiculous’, stoking fears of talent drain
An effort to prod Malaysian employers into hiring more locals for white-collar jobs by doubling the minimum salary for foreign staff has caught expatriates...
Chen Guoqiang’s Disappearance Marks the Fall of Xi’s Military Inner Circle in 2026 Purge
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...
Trump to Address Global Elites in Davos Amid Tensions Over Greenland
ZURICH—President Donald Trump will address the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21. He is expected to promote his America First...
China’s Taiwan Ambition: Drones and “Fishing” Fleets in Action | China in Focus
Beijing ramps up pressure on Taiwan, flying a military drone into the island’s airspace for the first time. Chinese fishing boats also form massive...
Calls for probe after Hong Kong official posts about alleged ferry, hotel perks
The head of Hong Kong’s Tianjin liaison office has posted online about his alleged acceptance of perks, including a private ferry cabin and a...