A record year for high level anti corruption cases China’s anti corruption drive reached a new milestone in 2025, with a record number of senior officials placed under investigation for suspected graft. According to official figures, sixty three high ranking cadres, commonly referred
Growing global interest in Hong Kong secondary education Interest in Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education has been rising steadily over recent years, reflecting the city’s reputation for academic rigor and strong examination standards. While Hong Kong is already well known as a
Why censuses matter more than people realise Population censuses are often seen as dull administrative exercises that require residents to fill out forms and answer personal questions every few years. Yet this perception understates their real value. A census is one of the
China’s governance model places a strong emphasis on social stability, predictability, and centralized coordination. This approach has delivered rapid development, large scale infrastructure, and relative public order, but it also limits individual financial autonomy compared with more liberal systems. As digital finance evolves,
China is the world’s largest producer of renewable energy and also its largest consumer of fossil fuels. This dual reality defines the country’s green transition. Massive investment in solar, wind, hydro, and electric vehicles signals long term commitment, yet coal remains a stabilizing
Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies Over AI Chip Controls Pressure is mounting in Washington over how the United States is handling advanced artificial intelligence chip exports to China. Two senior Democratic lawmakers have formally asked the US Commerce Department to disclose whether it has approved
Rising Concern Over Strategic Land Ownership Japan is moving to reinforce oversight of land and property purchases as concerns grow about foreign ownership near sites considered vital to national security. The issue has gained urgency amid rising property prices and heightened geopolitical sensitivity
Cabinet Signals Readiness for Major Tax Reform China has taken a decisive step toward implementing its new value added tax law after the country’s cabinet approved the draft regulations needed to enforce it. The decision by the State Council clears the way for
A Legal Decision That Touched a Nerve A court ruling in Turkey has ignited nationwide debate after judges concluded that a husband’s repeated habit of liking suggestive social media posts by other women could undermine marital trust and justify divorce. The decision, delivered
A Legislative Push to Support Young Families China has taken a significant step toward reshaping its childcare system as part of a broader effort to address the country’s worsening demographic decline. Lawmakers have introduced a draft Childcare Services Law for national review, signaling
