Xibei vs the influencer: why Beijing called time on a Chinese restaurant food feud
After a months-long war of words between an online influencer and a restaurant chain owner, a Communist Party mouthpiece has taken the unusual step...
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Did a shelved anti-disaster scheme lead to Philippines’ corrupted flood control projects?
The Philippines is reviving a popular disaster monitoring and simulation programme that was defunded nine years ago by then president Rodrigo Duterte – a...
Hong Kong authorities find toxins in 4 batches of milk formula recalled by Nestlé
Hong Kong authorities have discovered traces of a toxin in four batches of baby milk formula products previously recalled by Nestlé. In a statement...
As Muslim tourism grows, can Japan adapt to travellers’ prayer needs?
As Japan welcomes a growing number of Muslim visitors, a quieter but increasingly visible question is unfolding across airports, shopping centres and sightseeing hubs:...
Xiaomi’s SU7 becomes China’s first Tesla killer, outselling the Model 3
After five years of playing catch-up, China has produced a worthy “Tesla killer”, a massive achievement for the country’s premium electric vehicle (EV) makers...
From solo dining to safety apps, China’s ‘loneliness economy’ is booming
As the number of people living alone in China skyrockets, a wave of products and services is emerging to address the safety, social and...
Worth the weight? What Hongkongers should know about slimming injections
Weight-loss injections have fallen under the spotlight in Hong Kong after the Post discovered over-the-counter sellers operating locally, and a recent study found that...
Shadows in Zhongnanhai: Rumors of Power Struggles and Missing Leaders
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...
What next for Taiwan as William Lai refuses to attend impeachment hearings?
The opposition push to impeach Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has entered a new phase after he refused to appear at related legislative hearings....