The heat and humidity have brought the reptile to China’s capital earlier than usual.
City generated at least 2.7 million kg in rubbish from online shopping parcels last year, says non-profit group The Green Earth.
From Malaysian tourists calling Chinese ‘smelly’ to Shein’s Paris store set to close soon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
The city’s first 24-hour convenience store run by an AI robot will be found on the waterfront in Hung Hom.
From ancient Chinese healing in the social media age to sticky rice recommendations, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
HKU and CUHK make it into the top 20, showcasing improved employer reputation and research performance.
From a Chinese firm releasing images of Nvidia and Apple HQs to SpaceX’s IPO, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
From US denaturalisation to military safety talks, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of June 2026.
On this day 10 years ago, Walt Disney expanded into China by opening its first theme park in Shanghai.
From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
From Miss Hong Kong hopeful sparking debate to China spotting flaws in Nasa’s plan, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
On this day 35 years ago, Mount Pinatubo’s eruption stranded dozens of tourists in Philippines, with special flights for Hongkongers.
The city’s cancer death rate has fallen by almost half in the past 40 years, but experts urge early prevention to help people live longer.
The disease’s death rate in the city is low, but experts say more can be done to diagnose and treat it earlier.
Are those white flying ants? They are probably winged termites that appear on rainy days and enjoy feasting on the wood in your home.
Each week, this page tests your reading comprehension with an interesting story that we’ve adjusted to be more accessible for all English learners.
Here is how to identify and tackle the common household pest that emerges during the rainy and summer seasons.
From Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
On June 12, 1966, floods and landslides in Hong Kong killed 64 people, including two SCMP editors, with over 7,000 people losing their homes.
This common household pest emerges during the rainy and summer seasons, which can lead to infestations and damage to your home.
Authorities will gather views online and via industry representatives as the city drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.
From a little-known haven on Hokkaido island to how optimism make you live longer, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
From Tesla sales surging in China to BYD and Chery charting their overseas growth, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
From RedNote’s advice on ‘involution’ to a refugee’s journey to Malaysia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
The distinguished University of Chicago political scientist is set to be featured in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong.
2,100 eateries seek to join initiative aimed at enhancing the dining experience for pet owners.
From a historic slave port turning into a tourist site to Chinese drink chains in the US, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
The 47-year-old founder of Hung C Lau shares a peek into this labour-intensive papercraft process that is steeped in tradition.
Andre Blumberg, the creator of the city’s famed ultra-marathon, calls for measures that safeguard Hong Kong’s fragile ecosystems.
City sees 7,200 more pupils as talent admission schemes drive family migration and reshape education demand.