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The Mozambique-flagged tanker Lily is owned and operated by Hong Kong-based Confident Apex Limited. Photo: Handout

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US sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong shipping firms over Iranian oil deliveries

Six targeted tankers allegedly carried crude to China as Washington links economic campaign to US Navy enforcement.

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Scalpers snap up local paper after profile on Fields winner Wang Hong goes viral

The Saturday edition of Guangxi Daily was resold at a 7,200 per cent mark-up after featuring the hometown maths superstar.

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Guangxi Daily's cover story chronicled Wang Hong’s life, describing her upbringing and high-flying academic career. Photo: QQ.com/Guangxi Daily

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Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answers

As China expands its fleet, the US Coast Guard is scrambling for tech to plug a gap in the nation’s maritime defences.

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Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat

The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy.

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Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims

Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings.

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The launch of American and Israeli air strikes against Iran on February 28 triggered an armed conflict that has escalated throughout the region. Photo: EPA

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China’s Type 076 ship Sichuan enters final tests with stealth drone catapult

CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones.

29 Jul 2026 - 6:46PMvideocam

Diplomacy

‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology

Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally.

29 Jul 2026 - 5:01PMvideocam

Diplomacy

New peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes.

29 Jul 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

A DJI EV50 drone flies on the northern slope of Mount Everest in western China’s Tibet autonomous region. Photo: Xinhua

Science

China’s Great Green Wall; leading cancer expert dies: 7 science highlights

From China’s plans on its Great Green Wall to having babies in space, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

29 Jul 2026 - 4:08PM

Researchers have proposed using bamboo as a sand barrier in the north of the country. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree

Chinese universities emerge as a promising option as they rise up the rankings and Washington tightens visa rules.

29 Jul 2026 - 3:38PMvideocam

Military

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.

29 Jul 2026 - 3:36PM

Military

US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement.

29 Jul 2026 - 9:36AMvideocam

Taiwanese and US coastguard vessels are seen sailing side by side in the photo released by the American Institute in Taiwan. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says.

29 Jul 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model has sent shock waves through Silicon Valley and the White House. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown

Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions.

29 Jul 2026 - 9:51AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang meets US officials as issues grow over China chip access

Washington visit comes amid investigation into whether restricted processors were used to train Moonshot AI models.

29 Jul 2026 - 5:42AMvideocam

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Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes

Chinese coastguard use water cannon during maritime stand-off, the third with the Philippines in the South China Sea since Monday.

24 Jul 2026 - 8:43PMvideocam

The Philippines has accused China of “a series of water cannon attacks and dangerous manoeuvres” while the Chinese coastguard says its actions were "lawful". Photo: X/@jaytaryela

Diplomacy

Wang and Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one.

22 Jul 2026 - 10:48PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Beijing, Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling.

22 Jul 2026 - 7:58PMvideocam

Diplomacy

China lodges protest with Philippines after latest Second Thomas Shoal clash

Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards.

21 Jul 2026 - 6:05PMvideocam

The Philippines said one of its servicemen was injured after being hit on the head with a baton. Photo: X.com/SCS_PI

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Shen Yang will be a teaching faculty member at Westlake University’s medical school in Hangzhou, China. Photo: Handout

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US bans Chinese robots in latest tech crackdown

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China has more cases of Covid-19 than the flu

A health worker takes a swab sample from a man to be tested for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a hospital in Beijing on December 26, 2022. (Photo by Noel CELIS / AFP)

Metal bar pierces car during China highway accident

Metal bar pierces car during China highway accident

Chinese teen perseveres with gaokao despite family tragedies

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