Philippines Pushes back as China narrative on Batanes Grows 
US-South Korea Alliance Faces a Test beyond Political Rhetoric 
RECAP: Asia Sentinel Stories for August 2026 
Philippines Pushes back as China narrative on Batanes Grows
Is China starting to justify an eventual seizure of the island province? …
Chinese woman sues son for US$54,000 in childcare fees after 15 years, sparking debate
A woman in eastern China took legal action against her son, seeking more than 360,000 yuan (US$54,000) in compensation for her role in caring for…
Should Chinese schools demote English as a core subject?
Calls to reduce English’s status as a core subject in China’s education system have resurfaced after an internet-famous maths teacher urged the country to end…
AI, chip firms among bidders for flagship Northern Metropolis tech hub at border
Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China received bids from firms specialising in cutting-edge fields such as chips, artificial intelligence and…
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
While the announcement last week of the closure of a 40-year-old mall in Singapore’s Marina Bay district for redevelopment has caused an outpouring of sentiment…
Foreign, mainland students flock to Hong Kong sparking property demand in education sector
Hong Kong’s bid to become a global education hub is likely to transform the sector as a sustainable source of property demand, with the city…