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Ha Fan-ming, one of the founders of Hong Kong fish ball noodle restaurant chain Ha Ming Kee, makes fish balls by hand at the brand’s first branch in Mong Kok. Now his son, Roger Ha, has taken the reins. Photo: courtesy of Roger Ha
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.

SCMP Highlights

China, US end trade talks in Paris; chip self-sufficiency drive: 7 highlights

Hong Kong economy

Panama⁠ accuses CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about arbitration response

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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Mourners hold posters of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader, as they take part in a funeral procession for other war dead, in Tehran on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong economy

Letters | 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.

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.

Hong Kong stocks swing between gains and losses early on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

General view of Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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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 | 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.

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.

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Smoke and flames rise at the site of air strikes on an oil depot in Tehran, capital of Iran, on March 7. Photo: TNS
China society

Opinion | 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.

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Shoppers test sofas outside a mall in Beijing. Retailers in Beijing and other major Chinese cities are increasingly moving product displays into public areas to boost spending. Photo: AP
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.

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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.

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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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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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.

Cristobal port was seized by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: AFP
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.

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Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub is the world’s largest for liquified natural gas and has suffered extensive damage after being struck by Iranian missiles on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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US-China relations

Opinion | 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.

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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.

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The conflict has taken a heavy toll on global energy prices. Photo: Reuters
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.

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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.

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