China
Xin Liu Named Global Ambassador for Kent & Curwen Ahead of 100th Anniversary
Xin Liu, the rising Chinese singer and entertainer, has been named the new global brand ambassador for Kent & Curwen, the British heritage fashion house. The … Read more
TikTok Ownership Change: Privacy, Censorship & User Reactions
As Lily Chen, a high school freshman, applied her makeup one morning, a news alert changed her perception of a familiar app. TikTok, the short-form video … Read more
Takaichi-Trump Summit: Japan Navigates US-China Relations & Iran War
Washington – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a closely watched visit to Washington this week, largely succeeding in navigating a potentially fraught relationship with a U.S. … Read more
Japan PM Takaichi’s Dance Photo Sparks Mockery in China & Criticism at Home
A photograph of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, appearing to react with exuberant enthusiasm during a recent meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, has sparked … Read more
Malaysia Tourism Hit as Iran Conflict Drives Up Flight Costs
Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, a beacon for travelers seeking affordability and adventure, is now viewed through a lens clouded by geopolitical uncertainty. For Julia, a 22-year-old from … Read more
Indonesia Aircraft Carrier: Prestige Over Power? | SCMP
Jakarta is set to receive a significant, if somewhat symbolic, addition to its naval capabilities: the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. If all goes according to … Read more
Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro: New 1 Trillion Parameter AI Model for Intelligent Agents
Xiaomi, the Chinese electronics giant, is making a significant push into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. The company recently unveiled a suite of new … Read more
China’s Economic Transition: Factory Closures & Worker Challenges
The story of Zhang Li, a factory worker in Dongguan, China, is becoming increasingly common. In December, she arrived at Everwin Toys to locate a notice … Read more
