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An AI-themed bar in Beijing's tech district, Zhongguancun, pictured on August 9. Beijing’s priority is to build capabilities it believes will determine whether China remains vulnerable or becomes strategically resilient. Photo: AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | Little surprise Beijing doesn’t want Western advice for its economy

The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities.

4 hours agovideocam

Opinion | How Hong Kong can unlock the real value of its Asean trade boom

12 Aug 2026 - 4:30PM

As I see it | Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back

12 Aug 2026 - 9:31AMvideocam

Asia Opinion

The View | If India wants an edge on China, it must study education reform

While recent protests were triggered by irregularities in the national medical entrance exam, the quality of education more broadly warrants attention.

12 Aug 2026 - 8:50AMvideocam

Indian Youth Congress party workers hold placards featuring India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest over the alleged national medical school entrance exam irregularities, in Mumbai on June 2. In July, Pradhan announced his resignation after countrywide protests. Photo: AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | A strong China is the best hope for the ‘long peace’ to endure

If China’s rise shows it rejects hegemonic ambitions, the hope is that it can make a difference and foster a more peaceful world.

11 Aug 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | China’s economic problems have been diagnosed. Will policymakers act?

What is missing is the willingness to redirect resources away from growth engines of the past and directly support Chinese households.

11 Aug 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | The SCO is caught between regional weight and global ambitions

As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, internal rifts as well as limited financial integration and security cooperation are holding it back.

11 Aug 2026 - 10:29AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

World Opinion

Opinion | The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining

Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining.

11 Aug 2026 - 5:30AM

World Opinion

Opinion | US does its robotics industry no favours by fencing it off from China

By banning Chinese humanoid robots, Washington is trying to buy its industry time, but the lack of competition is not a strength.

10 Aug 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

An uneven rebound is favouring established operators as tight supply constraints raise the barriers to entry.

10 Aug 2026 - 4:30PM

The communal lounge at YOT Hub, located in the Regal Oriental Hotel, in Kowloon City. The youth hostel features 80 rooms for Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 to 31. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | John Lee is right about local governance. Now he must deliver

Fixing Hong Kong’s district management in the wake of the devastating Tai Po fire is the next test for the chief executive.

10 Aug 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Chief Executive John Lee addresses the participants of a town hall meeting on August 2 to gather feedback on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the coming policy address. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Why Malaysia’s political turmoil matters to Beijing

Malaysia shows how local battles over race and national identity could complicate China’s Southeast Asian playbook.

10 Aug 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Japan’s defence white paper is the opening move in a longer game

Japan’s latest defence white paper confirms Chinese strategists’ fears that post-war pacifist guard rails are being dismantled under the guise of ‘self-defence’.

9 Aug 2026 - 9:33PMvideocam

World Opinion

Outside In | Why Asia need not match West’s fear over data centre buildout

The spread of data centres in Asia does not seem to have sparked the kind of protests it has in the West, but good policies are needed to ensure that remains the case.

9 Aug 2026 - 8:40PMvideocam

Demonstrators participate in a nationwide protest against data centers in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on July 18. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan can’t just be a laundry list

Repackaging familiar initiatives is not enough – city leaders must deliver clear directions, tangible targets and real accountability.

9 Aug 2026 - 1:09PMvideocam

llustration: Huy Truong

Asia Opinion

Opinion | South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common

From Sri Lanka and Nepal to Bangladesh and India, youth protests have shaken or even toppled governments, but creating lasting change has been more challenging.

9 Aug 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

Asia Opinion

Macroscope | Behind the AI stock market bubble lies a weak yen

The tech stock boom, financed in large part by the yen carry trade, is at risk of collapse if the currency strengthens.

8 Aug 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | John Lee is right about local governance. Now he must deliver

Fixing Hong Kong’s district management in the wake of the devastating Tai Po fire is the next test for the chief executive.

10 Aug 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Chief Executive John Lee addresses the participants of a town hall meeting on August 2 to gather feedback on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the coming policy address. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Hong Kong Opinion

The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

An uneven rebound is favouring established operators as tight supply constraints raise the barriers to entry.

10 Aug 2026 - 4:30PM

China Opinion

Opinion | China’s economic problems have been diagnosed. Will policymakers act?

What is missing is the willingness to redirect resources away from growth engines of the past and directly support Chinese households.

11 Aug 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Asia Opinion

The View | If India wants an edge on China, it must study education reform

While recent protests were triggered by irregularities in the national medical entrance exam, the quality of education more broadly warrants attention.

12 Aug 2026 - 8:50AMvideocam

Indian Youth Congress party workers hold placards featuring India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest over the alleged national medical school entrance exam irregularities, in Mumbai on June 2. In July, Pradhan announced his resignation after countrywide protests. Photo: AFP

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

SCMP managing editor Yonden Lhatoo sings a totally different tune to wish America a happy 250th anniversary.

HELP, WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE

US-Israel war on Iran is as reckless and catastrophic as it is stupid and illegal

THEY WON’T EVEN LET US MOURN IN PEACE!

Yonden Lhatoo has a go at those who are politicising Hong Kong’s fire tragedy

Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon

Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon in Hong Kong

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