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German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance
Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge.
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China’s BYD challenges iconic auto giants as hybrid demand surges in Germany
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China sends warning to Japan and the Philippines over ‘wrongful’ maritime talks
Legal opinion is the latest protest from Beijing over planned delimitation negotiations that it claims violate international law.
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Military
What a seating chart reveals about the future of China’s military leadership
Two generals appear near top PLA officers at a high-profile event, signalling their swift rise to fill gaps left by anti-graft campaign.
3 Jul 2026 - 9:00AM
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Lawmaker William Wong resigns from Legco after drink-driving, hit-and-run arrest
William Wong was arrested after crashing into two parked vehicles on campus, with the incident only emerging on Wednesday.
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‘Totally unexpected’: China’s trial desert wheat yield doubles national average
Researchers attribute the performance of Jingmai 189 variety not only to genetics but also its interaction with desert environment.
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AI computing stock panic over Meta rumour ‘erroneous’, analysts say
Fears of AI hardware glut not warranted, as ‘Meta’s data centre and compute procurement will accelerate, not slow down’, SemiAnalysis says.
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No free lunch: Indonesia’s Bali targets barter deals in immigration sweep
The new regulation has sparked confusion among content creators and local businesses who wonder where the legal line falls.
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How Changan Automobile’s design-driven brand strategy shapes its global expansion plans
Klaus Zyciora, vice-president of the Chinese carmaker, says its innovative, smart, low-carbon vehicles can entice customers around the world.
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Unitree IPO to test valuations as venture capital floods China robotics
The robot maker plans to raise 4.2 billion yuan by selling at least 40 million shares that implies a valuation of around 42 billion yuan.
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Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: 7 highlights
From UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots to Filipinos choosing to holiday abroad, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Hong Kong to launch gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources
The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter.
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Banking & Finance
HKMA urges banks to widen scope of yuan use as currency’s global reach expands
Hong Kong Monetary Authority encourages banks to offer ‘holistic’ and ‘tailored’ yuan products to shore up city’s role as major offshore hub.
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China Business
‘Big Short’ 2.0? US hedge fund manager warns of a global AI bubble
China’s AI stocks entered the second half of 2026 with improving earnings momentum, but scepticism about the sector is increasing.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
China Business
Big name sportswear brands in China held scoreless at the World Cup
Sales are declining despite the World Cup because international and domestic brands face weak consumer demand amid economic concerns.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:00AM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong duo admit joining pro-independence group ‘out of curiosity’, asylum bid
Chan Tai-sum, 27, and Ng Chi-tung, 25, plead guilty to secession conspiracy over Taiwan-based Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union roles.
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China Business
Mainland investors buy more Hong Kong shares, favour SMIC, Zhipu AI
Onshore investors resoundingly reverse previous month’s outflow with US$3.5 billion in buying, led by AI-related shares.
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Americas
Venezuela’s leader defends quake response as thousands remain missing
In her first press conference since taking power after Maduro’s capture by the US, Rodriguez lashes critics.
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Diplomacy
Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one
US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting.
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Lifestyle & Culture
Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort plan
The upgrade aims to create ‘the next generation of world-class experiences’ while staying true to the island’s unique identity.
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Suicide risk and the danger of Hong Kong’s children not feeling loved
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John C. Tsang
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Why Hong Kong firms looking to integrate AI must consider fresh grads
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Society must act to save youth careers amid the AI cull
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Hong Kong must reform its sexual offence laws for the 21st century
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Coffee, chillies and cashews: a new recipe to spice up China-Africa trade relations
Blanket relationship with all African nations is viewed as a precedent for partners like the EU.
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Economist Richard Koo on China and Japan’s shared ‘battle against time’
China has strong tech industries and a large market – but so did Japan before its recession, warns the Nomura Research Institute scholar.
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Nie Huihua on non-Westernness of Chinese government and challenge to innovation
Harvard-trained professor examines the tension between strengthening centralised control and encouraging local enthusiasm.
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AIIB head Zou Jiayi on multilateralism as ‘infrastructure of global trust’
As the Beijing-based development bank marks its 10th anniversary, its president says institutions like hers ‘create certainty amid uncertainty’.
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Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
He also discusses the economic outlook, youth unemployment and whether the country can overtake the US in science and tech.
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Can China’s memory chip giant CXMT keep thriving after IPO and AI boom?
CXMT is taking orders for its advanced DDR5 server memory from Tencent and ByteDance after completing customer validation, a source says.
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Tech Trends
Unitree IPO to test valuations as venture capital floods China robotics
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Kuaishou files for US$3 billion Kling AI funding round in Hong Kong
Short video giant’s filing confirms SCMP exclusive; investors include tech heavyweights, state investment vehicles and entertainment firms.
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China AI drug-design deals swell as US scrutiny mounts
Global pharmaceutical firms are tapping into Chinese artificial intelligence assets before patents expire on blockbuster drugs, advancing AI-driven biotech.
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The AI industrial revolution: why US faces a historic tech reckoning from China
From EVs to robotics, China’s advancement in cutting-edge tech has seen it shake off the West’s long-standing belief in US exceptionalism.
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Why Chinese-American success stories still provoke prejudice and fear
Almost a century and a half has passed since the notorious Chinese Exclusion Act, but anti-Asian prejudice is still rife.
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As Beijing raises Shanghai’s offshore yuan profile, where will Hong Kong fit in?
Geopolitical tensions add fuel to long-standing debate about China’s need for multiple offshore yuan centres – a role that suits Shanghai well.
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Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end
Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?
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