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From a Canada-China trade deal to global defence, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of January 2026.
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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.
During mourning period, national and Hong Kong flags at all government buildings and facilities will be flown at half-mast.
At least 70 injuries reported as smoke continues to billow out of charred hulks of Wang Fuk Court residential blocks.
Many still missing while grief-stricken mother says she lost her baby in the fire.
Flames engulf bamboo scaffolding across seven residential blocks in Wang Fuk Court, with inferno raging for hours.
Among scores hospitalised, 45 were in serious condition; four of the 7 blocks under control, with search for survivors starting on lower floors.
Third annual event curated by the Post and Blue Pool Capital, presented by UBS, features speakers from governments to Wall Street to the NBA.
10km relay route showcases Hong Kong’s landmarks as 15th National Games celebrations get under way.
Leaders held ‘amazing’ talks in South Korea and reached agreements to ease trade tensions, including fentanyl tariff cut and shipbuilding probe suspension.
After the Central Committee vowed to answer ‘major tests’ following its fourth plenum, officials elaborated at press conference.
Soak up jazz music with Jacob Collier and Dianne Reeves in Guangzhou, watch The Tiger Who Came to Tea in Shenzhen and more.
Rainbow’s End: Where’s home for Manila’s Golden Gays and Eat Drink Asia pick up prizes presented by US’ Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
More than 344,000 spectators crowd both sides of Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour for a 23-minute pyrotechnics display.
Authorities race to clear 1,200 toppled trees and a backlog of 1,000 flights that affected 140,000 passengers.
