China’s New TikTok, RedNote, Tops the US App Store

The possibility of TikTok being banned in the US has led to new balances on social media platforms. Another social media app based in China, RedNote, has increased its popularity amid this debate and has become the most downloaded app in the US app store[1]. The app Xiaohongshu, which is in Chinese, has more than […]

New Visa Facilitation for Foreign Businesspeople in Shanghai

To further streamline the process for foreign businesspeople coming to Shanghai for professional engagements, new visa facilitation measures have been introduced. These measures are designed for eligible foreign nationals with business activities in the city. I. Who is Eligible? The term “foreign businesspeople” in this context refers to foreign nationals who need to frequently visit […]

World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Results Announced

Despite Asia’s success in various academic fields, its leading universities face challenges in competing globally in arts and humanities. Patrick Jack explores whether this needs to change for them to be considered world-class. Concerns over the “crisis” in humanities persist, but an analysis of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 […]