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Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
Beijing and Washington’s diplomatic representatives in Manila trade strongly worded accusations in public statements.
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Global Economy
China’s gas turbine firms aim to challenge global giants. Is Malaysia the start?
2 hours ago
China Economy
US, China slash tariffs on basic goods – but leave rare earths off the record
1 hour ago
Hong Kong Economy
Mainland Chinese visitors make 439,532 trips to Hong Kong over Mid-Autumn break
Tourism industry representative also expects hotel occupancy of over 90 per cent in popular districts for coming National Day ‘golden week’.
38 minutes ago
Diplomacy
Trump asked Xi if Beijing wanted US weapons: a joke, a gambit or something more?
State Department’s swift clarification follows US envoy’s extraordinary disclosure ricocheting among Asia specialists.
1 hour ago
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Tech
As AI risks grow, China mulls how to make open-weight models less dangerous
Open-weight models allow AI’s “brains” to be freely downloaded, modified, fine-tuned and run independently by anyone online.
1 hour ago
Politics
South Korea’s POW row with Ukraine puts ties and aid at risk
Analysts say Kyiv’s breach of secrecy over the North Korean prisoners of war may cause Seoul to halt non-lethal aid to Ukraine.
6 minutes ago
Lifestyle
What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery
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Lifestyle & Culture
Paid to read: can cash and gamification fix Southeast Asia’s falling literacy?
Facing shrinking attention spans and ‘doomscrolling’, governments are using cash, vouchers and book drives to get citizens reading again.
2 hours ago
China Business
Chinese stocks sink to 13-month low as tech shares tumble on oil, rates concerns
Technology shares lead declines as investors weigh higher oil prices, elevated US yields and a looming holiday break.
42 minutes ago
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific turns 80 – SCMP archive
As Cathay Pacific celebrates 80 years in the skies, we look at how SCMP covered the company’s growth and milestones.
4 hours ago
China Business
‘Little giant’ chipmaker Amicro clears key hurdle for Hong Kong listing: sources
Company plans to launch premarketing as early as this week and aims for a mid-October debut, sources say.
4 hours ago
World
Xi-Trump body language, Thailand’s tourist backlash: 5 weekend reads
From Australia’s visa rules to US chip controls sidelined at Xi–Trump summit, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
4 hours ago
Politics
Malaysian police consider sedition charges for ex-Negeri Sembilan officials
Ten ousted executive council members face questioning over an alleged plot to depose the state’s ruler.
4 hours ago
China EVs
China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech
Deal that values Nio’s swapping subsidiary at US$2.4 billion clears way for the companies to develop unified standards.
54 minutes ago
China Business
Why US stock fever persists in China despite Beijing’s expanded QDII quotas
Fund managers warn investors of losses as some US-focused products trade well above asset values.
45 minutes ago
Europe
Echoing Putin, Serbia’s president resigns in bid to become prime minister
Move would allow Aleksandar Vucic to swap offices if his party prevails in early parliamentary elections.
2 hours ago
Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s durian revolution powered by perfumes, pastries and big plans
Last year, China imported 1.87 million tonnes of fresh durian worth US$7.5 billion, with volume jumping over sixfold in the past decade.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong Economy
Cathay Pacific extends Dubai, Riyadh flight suspension through January
‘Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, divert or refund their tickets,’ airline says.
1 hour ago
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Asean firms hope Pinglu Canal will open China market, but fear flood of imports
The 134.2km Pinglu Canal, which opened earlier this month, helps connect China’s southwestern hinterland with international maritime corridors.
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Opinion
Nicholas Spiro
Opinion
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Why Hong Kong, mainland China must not ignore property market transparency
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Ken Ip
Opinion
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How Hong Kong is trying a new solution to its land value problem
28 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM
Wenran Jiang
Opinion
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The US-China relationship has stabilised but on Beijing’s terms
28 Sep 2026 - 5:30AM
Letters
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As youth lose jobs to AI, Hong Kong must act
5 hours ago
Editorial
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Xi-Trump summit built muscle for US-China cooperation
28 Sep 2026 - 7:15AM
Chow Chung-yan
Opinion
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The porcupine dilemma: why US-China diplomacy is about distance, not deals
26 Sep 2026 - 7:35AM
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28 Sep 2026
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South Korea’s POW row with Ukraine puts ties and aid at risk
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Why Hong Kong, mainland China must not ignore property market transparency
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