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One witness breaks into tears as she recounts the chaos of smoke entering her flat, mistaking it for renovation dust before escaping.
Lead barrister for independent committee discusses potential corruption during tendering process, among other issues.
Lead barrister Victor Dawes says messages show substandard scaffolding mesh was used by contractors, while a cigarette ‘most likely’ caused the blaze.
Beijing’s top diplomat elaborates on US ties as well as issues such as the Middle East, Japan and the South China Sea.
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The heads of China’s major economic institutions detailed plans for growth, trade and tech on the sidelines of the ‘two sessions’.
China’s premier pledges to champion ‘orderly’ multipolarism and ‘inclusive’ globalisation.
From a new trilateral nuclear pact to the “worst” Xi-Trump talks prep, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in February 2026.
SCMP Plus annotates the official report on the February meeting of China’s top decision-making body, as leaders prepare for the annual legislative meetings known as the “two sessions”.
Financial secretary will lead tax policy review and seek HK$20 billion in funding for cross-border I&T hub and tech zone.
It is the first speech of US president’s second term and highly anticipated.
SCMP Plus annotates the No 1 document released by the Communist Party’s Central Committee and State Council setting out key rural policies for the year.
From China’s grip on minerals to the US’ Apec plans, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of February 2026.
Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case.
From a Canada-China trade deal to global defence, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of January 2026.
Looking back at 2016 is viral online, but what was hot back then? We look at food, travel, health and pop culture trends from a decade ago.
Slimming injections cannot be sold or purchased in Hong Kong without doctor’s prescription, but some retailers are operating grey market.
Establishing a range for the official growth target, to be revealed in March, would suggest tolerance for some deceleration amid challenges.
US president boasted close ties with China’s Xi, vowed not to invade Greenland and slammed WEF host Switzerland in overtime speech.
From China’s EV power to Hegseth’s new threat, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of January 2026.
City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government.
City leader John Lee welcomes conviction, calls it an upholding of justice and a safeguard for Hong Kong’s core values.
SCMP Plus annotates the official readout from China’s annual economic policy gathering, where top leaders focused on efforts to boost domestic consumption amid concerns about external trade in 2026.
DAB chairman Gary Chan defends party’s strategy of fielding two candidates in some geographical constituencies, says ‘it’s a thorough decision’.
Residents vote in sombre atmosphere, as city elects its legislators while dealing with aftermath of catastrophic blaze.
Authorities also say scaffolding mesh on about 200 buildings across the city must be taken down within three days.
Bodies discovered in flats, on staircases and in corridors, police say, warning of ‘more to come’.
Death toll remains at 128 while about 150 people are still ‘unreachable’, police say.
Anti-corruption agency arrests three men who were earlier detained by police on suspicion of manslaughter.
After hours trapped in the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze, resident William Li recounts the desperate rescue of himself and two neighbours.
