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Exclusive | Europe must act fast in Trump’s more brutal new world order: Luuk van Middelaar

Political theorist says rapid acceleration of the US president’s ‘offensive, almost imperial’ agenda has left Europe disoriented.

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What Xi’s calls with Trump and Putin reveal about China’s balancing act

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Science

Could this thrust device give Chinese drones an edge over F-35s?

An aerodynamic tail nozzle designed in Nanjing proves its mettle in a high-subsonic speed drone test.

6 hours ago

China Economy

Farmers’ son banker Xu Yiding under probe by China’s anti-corruption watchdog

The Agricultural Development Bank of China vice-president was once held up as a model figure for finance-driven poverty reduction.

9 Feb 2026 - 12:13AMvideocam

Politics

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi projected to sweep election

Takaichi’s LDP and its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party are forecast to win as many as 328 of the 465 lower house seats.

9 Feb 2026 - 12:54AMvideocam

Year of the horse

All you need to know about the Year of the Horse

All you need to know about the Year of the Horse

Diplomacy

A very Chinese time? How memes are paving the way for a soft power shift

Western social media trends paint ‘Chineseness’ in a positive light, but observers question whether Beijing will benefit.

10 minutes agovideocam

German tourists dressed in Hanfu costumes (traditional Chinese costumes) take a selfie at a Hanfu experience hall in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

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Banking & Finance

Will Hong Kong, Singapore capture Asia’s capital inflows? DBS CEO weighs in

The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says.

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Politics

Conservatives storm to victory in Thailand’s election

The Bhumjaithai Party is forecast to win nearly 200 seats as People’s Party concedes election.

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Education

Academic innovation can help budding entrepreneurs overcome future challenges

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s 20-year evolution ensures it meets world’s fast-changing technological, industrial and societal needs.

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Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, in eastern China, helps its students develop an entrepreneurial mindset to prepare them for a dynamic, technology-driven world.

Other Sport

Super Bowl: rising star, journeyman, Bad Bunny share Patriots-Seahawks stage

US sport’s biggest event features two teams nobody expected to reach NFL championship decider set to be shrouded in political controversy.

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Diplomacy

China, Philippines hold first talks in over a year: South China Sea thaw ahead?

Philippine president rejects calls for Manila to declare Chinese ambassador persona non grata even as frictions spike in South China Sea.

8 Feb 2026 - 8:34PMvideocam

Europe

Senior diplomat resigns as Norway investigates Epstein links

Norwegian media said Epstein left US$10 million in his will to the children of Mona Juul, who was Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq.

3 hours ago

Americas

Venezuela frees opposition members after politically motivated detentions

‘Much to discuss about the … future of Venezuela,’ said Juan Pablo Guanipa, an ally of opposition leader Machado, after his release.

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Juan Pablo Guanipa, an ally of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, rides on the back of a motorcycle after his release from prison in Caracas, Venezuela on Sunday. Photo: AP

Transport

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.

8 Feb 2026 - 9:56PM

Nanjing and Wuxi in Jiangsu province and Hefei in Anhui are among the most sought-after new destinations. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators.

8 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM

Europe

Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, exit polls show

Antonio Jose Seguro appeared to ‌be headed for a clear ‍victory, well ahead of his far-right, anti-establishment rival Andre Ventura.

2 hours ago

United States & Canada

Romania, Argentina leaders invited to Trump’s Board of Peace meeting in US

Romania’s Dan said his country had not decided whether it would take part in the meeting while Argentina’s Milei said he would attend.

2 hours ago

Romania’s President Nicusor Dan in Brussels, Belgium on January 22. Photo: EPA

Other Sport

Hurtling head first down an icy chute on a sled – skeleton at Winter Olympics

The sport, which has been in the Olympics since 1928, will be the event for thrill-seekers to watch during the Milano Cortina Games.

6 hours ago

Britain’s Matt Weston is seen in action during the men’s skeleton heat 1 at the IBSF World Championships in Switzerland on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Science

How a deadly tumour cell protein could help fight Alzheimer’s: Chinese study

Chinese scientists’ research could open new doors for ‘precision-targeted’ treatment of the most common form of dementia.

8 Feb 2026 - 10:59AMvideocam

Lifestyle & Culture

Indonesia’s 68,000-year-old handprint: the birth of human art?

Found hiding beneath a chicken sketch, the faded outline proves ancient humans were capable of reflecting on their existence, scientists say.

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Opinion

Editorial | Hong Kong’s move to craft a 5-year plan marks a paradigm shift

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong star Siobhan Haughey makes record-breaking start to Asian Games year

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Banking & Finance

Will Hong Kong, Singapore capture Asia’s capital inflows? DBS CEO weighs in

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Opinion

Editorial | Tai Po fire highlights need for Hong Kong to allow class actions

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Americas

Venezuela frees opposition members after politically motivated detentions

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Other Sport

Super Bowl: rising star, journeyman, Bad Bunny share Patriots-Seahawks stage

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Year of the Horse 2026

China Inc. goes global

Beijing’s recalibration of its Taiwan policy

Jackie Chan in a still from Ride On, one of five films we examine that feature horses in important roles.

SCMP Series Year of the Horse 2026

5 horse-themed Chinese-language movies to watch, from Jackie Chan drama to Tibetan epics

In films, horses often symbolise strength, gracefulness and agility. Here are five Chinese-language movies where the animal plays a big role.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:15AMvideocam

All you need to know about the Year of the Horse

8 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM

Year of the Horse 2026 feng shui advice for Horses for prosperity and love

8 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Open Questions series

Diplomacy

Open Questions | Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch

China must shift from quantity to quality by focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research and GBA integration, renowned economist says.

2 Feb 2026 - 10:02AMvideocam

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China

Open Questions | How China’s 15-fold rise in Latin America dents US influence: Francisco Urdinez

A leading scholar says US action in Venezuela shows how Beijing’s economic ties now face rising geopolitical pushback.

29 Jan 2026 - 11:50AMvideocam

Tech Trends

Open Questions | Jeffrey Ding on why diffusion, not innovation, is the secret to AI success

Professor says a ‘diffusion marathon’, where AI is gradually embedded in an economy over decades, will determine the winner of US-China tech war.

4 Feb 2026 - 3:48PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Open Questions | Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer

International relations scholar says US could easily take Greenland, while regime change in Tehran would be more difficult.

19 Jan 2026 - 6:57PMvideocam

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Tech Trends

‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot plans

Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers.

1 Feb 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is seen on display at a company showroom in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Shutterstock

Business

AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators.

8 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM

China Business

Tesla launches China AI training centre as self-driving race accelerates

US EV giant opens hub to advance its Full Self-Driving software, as Chinese carmakers step up their own L3 autonomous driving plans.

6 Feb 2026 - 11:07PM

China Business

Fosun Pharma unit licenses lung cancer drug to Eisai in US$1.55 billion deal

The deal comes as Chinese novel drug makers are having more say in how their new medicines are developed with global partners.

6 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM

A view of the Shanghai facility of Fosun Pharma’s biopharma unit Henlius. Photo: Handout

Business

How Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape

Starbucks’ China stake sale signals a seismic shift, as global firms retreat amid rising competition, price wars and evolving consumer tastes.

7 Feb 2026 - 10:07AM

Illustration: Henry Wong

Global Economy

As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China’s companies keep Ukraine’s lights on

Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade.

7 Feb 2026 - 6:39AMvideocam

Hong Kong Economy

Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?

Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?

6 Feb 2026 - 8:32AM

Diplomacy

US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds in the race for AI

As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements.

5 Feb 2026 - 1:41AMvideocam

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