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Food and Drinks
‘A tough life’: the family behind Kowloon Walled City’s beloved fish ball maker
Roger Ha’s parents took Ha Ming Kee from a crude Kowloon Walled City venture to a successful fish ball chain. Now he has taken on the mantle.
13 minutes ago
SCMP Highlights
China, US end trade talks in Paris; chip self-sufficiency drive: 7 highlights
24 minutes ago
Hong Kong economy
Panama accuses CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about arbitration response
28 minutes ago
US, Israel war on Iran
Can China broker peace for Iran again? 2023 was different, analysts say
Tehran has signalled a willingness for Beijing to act as a mediator in its escalating war against US and Israel.
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Hong Kong economy
Letters
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Hong Kong has a chance to lead the world in marine underwriting
Readers discuss developments in shipping, and the implications for Taiwan of US actions in the Iran war.
1 hour ago
Japan
Japan PM conveys to Trump her ‘strong intent’ to meet North Korea’s Kim
Takaichi said she has ‘received full support from the president towards an immediate solution’ to Pyongyang’s abductions of Japanese nationals.
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks waver as oil swings on Middle East tensions
Hang Seng Index fluctuates as investors weigh the US-Israel war on Iran, oil volatility and corporate earnings.
3 hours ago
Banking & finance
US federal debt becoming ‘alarmingly unsustainable’ as Iran war fuels spending
Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit.
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Science
Can China commercial satellite’s ‘octopus tentacle’ pass low-orbit refuel test?
Hukeda-2, with its flexible robotic arm designed to smoothly dock with target spacecraft, was launched on Monday, state media said.
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Hong Kong property
Office vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s Central drops to single digits after 2 years
Wan Chai-Causeway Bay area also improves, reducing citywide vacancy rate even though most areas remain under pressure, JLL says.
4 hours ago
Education in Hong Kong
Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
4 hours ago
South Korea
South Korea risks US rift over Iran’s Hormuz Strait squeeze
Any deal with Iran could undermine South Korea’s alliance with the US and their US$350 billion trade deal.
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Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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Special laws can help the Northern Metropolis pick up pace
It is vital that the megaproject proceeds as quickly as possible while adhering to standards and monitoring.
6 hours ago
US, Israel war on Iran
How long will US-Israel war on Iran last? Chinese analysts offer clues
Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.
20 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
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China society
Opinion
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China’s high household savings reflect old values and new anxieties
Economic uncertainties strengthen the deep cultural instinct for thrift. Policies must address the anxieties that make saving feel necessary.
20 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s exiled prince Reza Pahlavi plans to flip the script on Beijing
Pahlavi camp downplays China’s mediation, outlines plans to recalibrate ties with Beijing and Moscow in the event of a regime change.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:33AM
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US-China relations
US-China split on digital money deepens as stablecoin debate stalls Clarity Act
Crypto push for yield clashes with banks, slowing US legislation as China advances interest-bearing e-CNY on a different path.
20 Mar 2026 - 1:22AM
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United States
Trump compares Iran attack to Pearl Harbour in otherwise positive Takaichi talks
Two leaders tout bilateral relationship and pledge to work cooperatively on trade.
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China jobs
Survey shows China’s professionals have high expectations – for low pay
As some Chinese workers switch jobs to boost salaries, many remain pessimistic about pay increases amid economic uncertainty.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis
Government will discuss land and financial support with mainland and overseas businesses seeking to take part in project, Paul Chan tells Beijing seminar.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports
Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis.
19 Mar 2026 - 10:50PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘Severely damaged’: how the US-Israel war on Iran is decoupling Gulf security
As confidence in America’s defence guarantee erodes, Gulf states are now weighing a more multifaceted strategy, analysts say.
19 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Banking & finance
China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off
With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026.
19 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
Science
Liu Guozhi, once top PLA scientist, wiped off Chinese Academy of Sciences site
High-power microwave weapon expert was elected to the nation’s top scientific body in 2009.
19 Mar 2026 - 10:24PM
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US-China relations
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China is looking at Iran war for clues to US long-term intent
US actions threaten China’s energy security, expose supply chokepoints and raise nuclear proliferation risks in its neighbourhood.
19 Mar 2026 - 9:22PM
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China-Asean relations
China offers to work with Southeast Asia to secure energy supplies
Conflict has also hit global fertiliser supplies, prompting Manila to seek assurances that Beijing would continue exports.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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China-Japan relations
‘Uncompromising’: Takaichi’s meeting with Trump seen as key to China-Japan ties
Neither Tokyo nor Beijing has enough incentive to compromise, observers say, signalling a new reality between Asian giants.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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China energy security
If the Iran war takes oil above US$120 a barrel, how bad could the shock get?
With major energy assets now coming under attack and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, analysts fear a longer supply shock.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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