News & Insights Across Asia
Local authorities report 45,658 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 7, highlighting a devastating escalation in the conflict and a critical humanitarian crisis.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang led a State Council meeting focusing on migrant workers’ wage payments, urban renewal initiatives, and the protection of ancient trees, emphasizing improved livelihoods and sustainable development.
China opposes the U.S.’s overstretching of the national security concept, accusing it of hindering normal trade and damaging global supply chains, as stated by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
China is set to establish a comprehensive prevention and control system for senile dementia by 2030, addressing the rising number of elderly patients through a seven-point action plan.
China announces plans to increase funding for digital device subsidies in 2025, aiming to boost domestic demand and drive economic recovery. Consumers can expect more affordable phones, tablets, and wearables.
South Korean investigators fail to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol amid escalating tensions. Constitutional Court sets impeachment hearings for January 14 and 16.
China’s Civil Aviation Administration announces new safety measures following recent incidents involving Azerbaijan Airlines and Jeju Air, aiming to enhance flight safety during the busy travel season.
An inmate at the prison in Arles, France, has taken five staff members hostage, including four nurses and a guard, armed with a handmade shank. The incident began around 11:15 a.m. local time.
Iranian student Abalfazl Delkhasteh, studying at Tsinghua University, hopes for stronger Iran-China collaboration in 2025 to enhance cultural understanding between the two nations.
A major fire broke out in a Seongnam commercial building on Friday, leading to the rescue and evacuation of dozens. Over 100 firefighters battled the blaze as investigations into the cause continue.
Investigators in South Korea failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, leaving the nation in uncertainty. With his presidential powers suspended, what happens next remains to be seen.
South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after a tense standoff at the presidential residence, leaving the nation facing political uncertainty and questioning what happens next.
After a tense standoff, South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. As his impeachment proceeds, the nation awaits to see what steps will be taken next.
President Xi Jinping congratulated Mikheil Kavelashvili on his inauguration as Georgia’s new president, highlighting strengthened China-Georgia relations and fruitful cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Batang County in Sichuan province launches a project to protect its cultural heritage, while Shanxi Museum hosts an “Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Arts” exhibition.
China reaffirms its commitment to promoting free trade in the Asia-Pacific under the RCEP, aiming for shared prosperity and regional economic growth.
South Korean investigators called off their arrest attempt of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol due to safety concerns after confrontations near his residence.
2025 marks a pivotal year for China-Africa cooperation as they implement outcomes from the 2024 FOCAC Summit. Experts discuss new partnership plans, industrialization, and South Africa’s G20 priorities.
China’s ample macro policies and control tools are poised to support the nation’s 2025 economic growth targets, focusing on boosting domestic demand and investing in key sectors, according to the NDRC.
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake jolted Yongning County in northwest China’s Ningxia region on January 2. No casualties have been reported, and rescue teams have been dispatched to aid relief efforts.
