Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties
Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have amplified viral claims that Iran could target the Philippines in retaliation for US actions in the Middle...
Market turmoil continues in Asia amid more Middle East strikes
Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the Middle East, as Israel...
Healthcare investors keeping an eye on ‘two sessions’ for clarity on drug pricing
Investors are watching Beijing’s annual “two sessions” this week for signs that the country will address drug pricing and shore up its drug payment...
Hong Kong inflation risks grow as war in Middle East escalates, experts warn
Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices...
German Chancellor Merz Speaks to Reporters After Meeting With Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to reporters on March 3 after meeting with President Donald Trump. …
Saving the Market, Silencing Voices? 100-City Home Prices Down 8.67%, “Small Spring” Here?
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...
Japan’s under-20s are getting high like never before: ‘social morals are dying’
A record number of people under the age of 20 in Japan were arrested for cannabis offences last year, with experts on social norms...
U.S. Allies in Asia Fear Iran War Diverts Resources | China in Focus
There is a delicate balancing act for the United States between the Middle East and China. U.S. allies in Asia are expressing increasing concern...
Investors watch China’s ‘two sessions’ for clues on property overhaul
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the seventh entry in a series...