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As AI and the Iran war loom, China’s energy technocrats are on the fast track

The energy careers of senior Communist Party cadres have given them technical expertise, foresight and management skills.

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A wind-photovoltaic power project in Yuantou Town, northern China’s Hebei province. Photo: Xinhua

Big Tech

China’s CXMT makes progress in chip design pursued by Samsung, SK Hynix

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A CXMT chip is displayed at the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei, Anhui province. Photo: Xinhua

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Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

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Belcher Bay promenade in Kennedy Town during Super Typhoon Noul in July. Photo: Karma Lo

Science

Wuhan’s Covid mayor Zhou Xianwang jailed for 14 years for corruption

Zhou, who was widely criticised for the delayed announcement that the virus had been detected in the city, was convicted of bribery.

11 Oct 2026 - 10:00PM

Zhou Xianwang was widely criticised over the delayed announcement that the coronavirus had been detected in Wuhan. Photo: Xinhua

Tech Trends

Apple’s Tim Cook kicks off China visit amid mixed signals on new iPhone demand

Executive’s third visit to China this year follows the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro line-up and the company’s first foldable device.

11 Oct 2026 - 9:00PM

The trip marks Tim Cook’s first visit to China since transitioning to executive chairman. Photo: handout

Banking & Finance

Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off

CSRC chair Wu Qing convenes meeting with listed firms and financial institutions after a sharp third-quarter market decline.

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A large screen displays stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA

People

How shadow banking feeds Myanmar while starving its military

Myanmar’s exiles and migrants rely on informal currency swaps to fund their families while starving the military regime.

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Myanmar nationals and supporters protest outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2022. Photo: EPA

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

In partnership with:The Shaw Prize

Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Transport

More than 5,000 travellers use revamped Huanggang crossing in first 2 hours

Checkpoint opens after six-year redevelopment, with security chief Chris Tang saying early numbers have been 60 per cent higher than expected.

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Travellers using the new crossing. Photo: Karma Lo

Middle East

At least 139 migrants dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

UN agency says vessel carrying 305 mostly Ethiopian passengers sank on a dangerous Red Sea route to Yemen.

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Part of the capsized migrant vessel off Djibouti. Photo: International Organization for Migration via Reuters

East Asia

Days after AI missile test, North Korea fires more projectiles

South Korea’s military confirmed Monday’s launch, which followed its own hypersonic missile test earlier this month.

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North Korea said the missile it launched on October 3, pictured here, was capable of "changing its flight orbit at a low altitude" and included AI technology. Photo: KCNA/KNS/dpa

Business

Laopu Gold expands Hong Kong footprint with full-floor lease in Central: sources

Mainland Chinese jeweller set to move into One Exchange Square to support its global expansion plans.

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Shoppers check out a Laopu Gold branch. Photo: May Tse

United States & Canada

Trump, Rubio weigh firing US ambassador to Greece: official

Decision on Kimberly Guilfoyle expected as State Department’s inspector general looks into reported questionable conduct.

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US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle at the prime minister’s office in Athens on Wednesday. Photo; Reuters

Formula One (F1)

Drive and survive: metal plates, mental scars not enough to derail teen’s F1 dream

Seira Kojima will be back in her seat in Malaysia next month after overcoming physical and mental hurdles following terrifying crash.

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Seira Kojima in her racing kart preparing for last month’s FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific Championship in Macau. Photo: Elson Li

Diplomacy

Putin aide looks to boost Russian shipbuilding ties with China during visit

Nikolai Patrushev said to have discussed potential for Chinese shipbuilders becoming tech partners and suppliers for new Russian facilities.

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Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev (centre) visits Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, one of China’s largest shipyards, in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: Weibo/大风评点

Middle East

Update | Saudi Arabia’s main airport hit by new Houthi strike day after deadly attack

Riyadh’s international airport targeted again as strikes expose vulnerabilities in Saudi defence capabilities.

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Smoke and flames rise from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after an attack on October 8, 2026. Photo: Social media via Reuters

United States & Canada

US homeland security chief dismisses security threat from public execution

Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that broadcasting Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad risks creating a martyr.

12 Oct 2026 - 4:10AM

US Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin, speaks at ICE Headquarters in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP

Markets

In Focus | China’s investment banks have come of age. Can they win beyond Hong Kong?

China’s securities firms are pursuing global ambitions, but winning non-Chinese clients may prove the toughest test.

11 Oct 2026 - 10:12PM

Illustration: Mario Rivera

Europe

Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ declaration

Zelensky reports attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv facilities hours after the US president announced an unconfirmed truce.

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An unexploded warhead of a Russian ballistic missile in a residential area in Kyiv on October 10, 2026 after an interception. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine via Reuters

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‘It’s not possible to contain China,’ former top US diplomat Kurt Campbell says

Veteran US diplomat says containing China is impossible, but urges Washington to shore up its regional partnerships.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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Southeast Asia

AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claims

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Society

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

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Southeast Asia

Indonesia finds a new home for orangutans rescued from wildfires

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Asia

Video | New flash floods strike villages in Nepal

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Society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: educator who removes death’s stigma through culture

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