China vows to keep up the fight after record number of ‘tigers’ caught in corruption net

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

Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal

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

Hong Kong’s re engineered 2026 census reflects a modern data driven city

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

Order, Control, and Digital Value: How Stablecoins Sit Between Stability and Freedom in China’s Governance Model

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,

Green Energy Ambitions and Digital Finance: Can Stablecoins Support China’s Low Carbon Transition?

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

US Lawmakers Press for Transparency on Nvidia H200 Chip Licences for China

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

Japan Tightens Rules on Foreign Owned Land Near Sensitive Sites

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

China Moves Closer to Implementing New VAT Law After Cabinet Approval

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

Turkish Court Ruling on Social Media Likes Sparks Debate Over Marital Trust

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

China Moves Toward National Childcare Law to Tackle Deepening Demographic Challenges

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