China Halts US Soybean Imports Despite Trade Deal
China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans has reportedly stalled just two weeks after Washington and Beijing’s trade agreements. What’s happening behind the scenes? A half-mile-long...
Japan Furious, China-Japan War Looms, After Chinese Diplomat Threatens to Cut Off Japan’s PM’s Head
On the evening of November 8, Xu Jian, the Chinese Consul General in Osaka, posted a death threat on the social media platform X...
Xi’s VEU Trap: Rare-Earths, Intimidation, and a Failing Fist Diplomacy
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...
Putin Strikes China Hard! 217 Chinese Car Dealerships Shut, Exports to Russia Plunge 58%
Starting January 1, 2025, Russia will increase the import tariff on cars from 20 percent to 38 percent, raising Chinese car customs clearance fees...
China Has Gone too Far This Time
Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. An unhinged Chinese wolf warrior diplomat threatened to cut off the head of...
Beggers Everywhere! Is This Still China? People Beg, Steal, and Even Eat Cat Food to Survive
Recently, a strange scene unfolded in mainland China. A beggar walked into a women’s boutique and knelt before the store staff, begging for money....
When Prosperity Reverses
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 Raids Xi’s Backyard, Reshapes Eurasia, Deals a Major Blow to the SCO
On November 6th, in the East Room of the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stood beaming, flanked by the leaders of five Central...
Europe Toughens Up on China; Jack Ma’s Family Grows Global Property Empire | China in Focus
European countries are getting tougher in pushing back on China—from trade safeguards to closer ties with Taiwan. We break down what’s behind the growing...