News & Insights Across Asia
President Xi Jinping’s pivotal speech on China’s urban development strategies, delivered at the Central Urban Work Conference, is set for publication in Qiushi Journal’s 2026 second issue.
Chicago’s South Side reveals how 1968’s banned redlining policy still impacts education, property values, and community development in 2026, with stark neighborhood contrasts persisting.
Harbin hosts international mayors’ dialogue focusing on cold-climate urban innovation, cultural exchange, and sustainable winter tourism strategies.
Hong Kong completes 13-km East Coast Boardwalk, creating new waterfront recreational spaces and tourism opportunities while enhancing urban connectivity.
Beijing’s vibrant morning glow highlights improved air quality, with 2025 PM2.5 levels hitting historic low of 27.0 µg/m³, signaling environmental progress.
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park, a transformative urban project blending heritage and innovation, premieres in a documentary on January 3, 2026.
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park, led by Commissioner George Tsoi, leverages innovative design and extensive trials to become a hub for sports, culture, and tourism in 2026.
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee prioritizes resident welfare and tech-driven growth in 2026 New Year address, emphasizing unity and global competitiveness.
Shanghai’s cyberpunk skyline evolves in 2025 with AI-enhanced architecture and record tech investments, blending tradition with hypermodern innovation.
Beijing’s newly completed underground station, spanning 1.28 million sqm, integrates high-speed rail and metro lines, reshaping regional mobility and urban life.
China announces 2026 property market stabilization measures, focusing on inventory reduction, affordable housing conversions, and urban renewal projects to ensure sustainable growth.
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released documents on building a “Beautiful China,” including guidelines for pilot projects and plans for constructing “Beautiful Urban Areas” and “Beautiful Rural Areas.”
Mayors from Southeast Asian cities gathered in Nanning for the Global Mayors Dialogue. Thai Senator Chib Jitniyom praised Nanning’s development model and its role in enhancing China-ASEAN cooperation.
China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announces plans to stabilize and prevent further decline in the property market in 2025.
Juan Jos\u00e9 \u00c1lvarez Pinto, mayor of Villa de Merlo, Argentina, praises Beijing’s beautiful scenery and harmonious blend of sports and urban development.
Juan José Álvarez Pinto, mayor of Villa de Merlo, Argentina, praises Beijing’s beautiful scenery and its harmonious integration of sports and urban development.
Argentine Mayor Juan José Álvarez Pinto praises Beijing’s beautiful scenery and the harmonious integration of sports and urban development, highlighting the city’s successful blend of culture and athleticism.
Argentinian Mayor Juan José Álvarez Pinto praises Beijing’s blend of sports and urban development, highlighting the city’s beautiful scenery and integration of athletic facilities.
Juan José Álvarez Pinto, mayor of Villa de Merlo, Argentina, lauds Beijing’s beautiful scenery and the harmonious integration of sports into urban life, highlighting the city as a model for urban development.
Mayor Agust\u00edn Horacio Gonzalez of Cruz Alta aims to learn from Beijing’s technological and urban development advancements to inspire improvements in Argentina.
