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A view of the show floor at the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: May Tse

Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push

Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026.

Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition fierce amid overcapacity woes

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China Economy

Why are foreign travellers racing to China for the June Dragon Boat holiday?

Chinese travel platforms have logged a big jump in bookings by inbound tourists over the holiday, as global interest in Chinese festivals rises.

Big Tech

Zhipu, DeepSeek push China’s trillion-parameter AI frontier amid US clampdown

China’s AI developers deepen push into massive foundation models, backed by lower costs and investor momentum despite US restrictions.

Hong Kong

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, a day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

Hong Kong Observatory says hot weather likely to continue over rest of extended weekend, as hikers warned to be mindful of conditions.

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In animal trials, a new flexible brain implant successfully recorded neural activity with unprecedented long-term clarity and remained safely functional inside the body for 18 months. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese scientists create record-smashing brain implant electrode array

Diplomacy

US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance remains ready to go

Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.

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US Vice President J.D. Vance has postponed plans to travel to Switzerland for talks with Iran. Photo: AFP
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EU leaders ask Brussels to come up with new trade weapons to counter China shock

Late-night meeting ends with instruction to officials to engage with Beijing while preparing tools to defend Europe’s economy.

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Politics

Filipinos don’t trust the news. Are they sick of divisive politics?

Only 28 per cent of Filipinos said they trusted news most of the time, according to a global survey.

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International

Global real estate event in Riyadh sees record transactions amid growing influence in sector

Cityscape Global achieves more than US$63 billion as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a major investment hub for urban development.

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Cityscape Global 2026 is expected to build on last year’s record-breaking success.

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US, Iran sign peace deal; China’s C919 jets face safety checks: 7 highlights

From Malaysian tourists calling Chinese ‘smelly’ to Shein’s Paris store set to close soon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

US President Donald Trump (centre) signs a memorandum of understanding with Iran in Versailles, France on June 17 as French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and his wife Brigitte Macron (left) look on. Photo: AFP and X/Scavino47

Society

Poverty line a limited marker, minister says, as aid focus expands to carers

Welfare chief pledges to look at carers’ needs after Hong Kong’s Commission on Poverty reveals new 21-indicator strategy to identify vulnerable groups.

China Economy

China trims US Treasury holdings to 18-year low

Overall foreign holdings of US Treasuries climbed to US$9.353 trillion in April.

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Economics

How a surge in midnight sea incursions is threatening Malaysia’s blue economy

The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say.

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Men row a sampan in front of a local fishing boat in Terengganu, Malaysia. Photo: Keith Mundy

Society

Dragon Boat Festival drums up a buzz as unsettled weather fails to dampen spirits

Thousands flock to waterfronts in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin and elsewhere as races go ahead day after black rain warnings.

Paddlers power through the water in Aberdeen. Photo: Elson Li
The race in Tai Po took place against the backdrop of Wang Fuk Court, where a blaze killed 168 people last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Competitors vie for top positions during the races in Tai Po. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Dragon Boat Parade in Tai O. Photo: Karma Lo

Science

The Chinese scientists hoping to use a space solar plant to power the world

The team at Xidian University can zap power 100 metres through the air. But their dream is to send their hardware into orbit.

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Society

‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction

With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads offering ‘rebates’, young gamblers face a slew of temptation and instigation.

Diplomacy

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Football

Fifa World Cup: Son draws blank as Mexico overcome South Korea to reach last 32

Luis Romo settles slow-burning contest as co-hosts win encounter that does little to calm fears surrounding Son Heung-min’s decline.

Son Heung-min thuds a shot into the midriff of Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel. Photo: AP Photo

Europe

Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Restoration of the western gable of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens has been completed.

China Business

Momenta moves closer to Hong Kong IPO after US listing setback

Autonomous-driving start-up seeks to issue up to 43.75 million shares after an earlier US IPO approval expired.

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Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

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Letters | 20th century measures won’t address 21st century trade insecurities

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Andrew Leung

Opinion | 10 steps Hong Kong can take to make the most of its 5-year plan

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Editorial | US and Iran have reasons to stay the course for peace

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The SpaceX factor: Hong Kong stocks face liquidity test from mega IPO

Listing adds to headwinds for Asia’s third-largest market as US$97 billion in lock-up expirations loom.

As Musk becomes first trillionaire from SpaceX IPO, will next come from China?

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Open Questions | 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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Diplomacy

Open Questions | 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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China Business

Open Questions | Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in its ‘Stage 3.0’: Charles Li

Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Stable US-China ties? It won’t last long, Evan Medeiros says

After Trump’s China trip, political scientist gives his assessment on Taiwan, trade leverage, the Iran war and Beijing’s tensions with Tokyo.

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Can Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ help China beat the US tech blockade?

He Tingbo says her epiphany came from an ancient irrigation system in Sichuan province, built without modern machinery or electricity.

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Tech

Chinese AI improves forecasts as Hong Kong braces for super typhoons

A new model deployed at Hong Kong Observatory and National Meteorological Centre uses machine learning algorithms to boost forecast accuracy.

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Tech

As ByteDance goes all in on AI, are Chinese chip start-ups poised to win big?

TikTok owner’s expanding spending could benefit a few second-tier domestic chipmakers, with Iluvatar CoreX in pole position, analysts say.

Big Tech

How DeepSeek’s landmark funding cements founder’s grip amid heated AI rivalry

Liang remains committed to pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a vision he reinforced to investors repeatedly last month.

Liang’s decision to lead the round would ensure he still steers the direction of the firm after bringing in external investors. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Diplomacy

Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi

There are no signs that the US president is about to phone Lai Ching-te and upset the fragile stability with Beijing, sources say.

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Sources say that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to put in a call to Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

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Politics

Exclusive | Is the US warming up to Hong Kong? High-level meeting signals shift

AmCham HK delegation expected to meet high-ranking US State Department official as part of annual trip to Washington, sources say.

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Policy

Exclusive | ‘We cannot rely entirely on America’: Europe urged to deepen China ties on AI

Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets.

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The US may at any time complicate Europe’s access to certain technologies, according to Christian Noyer. Photo: Shutterstock
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