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Law

Legal Tales | Interstate mediation in a multipolar world: how can Hong Kong best play a role?

Hosting the International Organization for Mediation is a strong first step for Hong Kong on the road to providing a lasting contribution to international law.

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Japan

Pessimism rising in Japan as 7 in 10 say country is in decline: survey

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory may cancel No 1 typhoon signal between 2pm and 5pm

China manufacturing

China’s top lawmakers review first report on new tech-driven growth model

Beijing promises AI breakthroughs and fairer treatment for foreign firms in push for “new quality productive forces”.

A machinist debugs humanoid robots at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing, China. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong national security law

What’s next after 5 years of national security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has put economic development and livelihood issues at the top of the agenda since the return to stability.

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International Property

Dubai and Abu Dhabi vie to attract Chinese luxury property buyers

Chinese buyers’ inquiries for UAE property jumped by 125 per cent quarter on quarter in the first three months of the year, according to Juwai IQI.

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Video gaming

Tencent-owned Supercell to launch titles like Clash Royale as WeChat mini games

The video game Brawl Stars is already available within WeChat, while Clash Royale will exclusively launch on the messaging app in September.

Tencent-owned Supercell, maker of the popular mobile game Clash of Clans, is bringing its titles to WeChat as mini games.
Japan

Japan quake swarm and volcano reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction

Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction.

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World Economic Forum

Editorial | Li rises to occasion at ‘Summer Davos’ with way forward for world

Amid tariff wars and global conflicts, premier says China will continue to build as a consumption-driven economy, defend free trade and multilateralism.

World Economic Forum

‘Summer Davos’ calls for China’s firms to move manufacturing abroad for success

Executives say China’s companies should fully relocate production to secure supply chains against tariffs, trade restrictions as they expand.

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Li Dongsheng, founder and chairman of TCL, speaks at a World Economic Forum panel in Tianjin. Photo: Handout
China economy

Opinion | China is taking Silicon Valley’s market ‘hacks’ to a whole new level

From ‘blitzscaling’ to leveraging network effects, China is using these same methods to dominate supply chain and disrupt markets.

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Companies and industrial hubs like Hangzhou are implementing a “whole of society” approach towards developing and deploying emerging technologies. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

China-tied AI tools like DeepSeek face US federal ban over ‘threat’

Bipartisan bid would also prohibit American agencies from procuring or deploying such tech developed in Russia, Iran and North Korea.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

CATL executive warns of risks from EV price cuts, calls on Beijing to intervene

CATL chief manufacturing officer Ni Jun says EV discount war will not end if Beijing authorities remain on the sidelines.

Banking & finance

Opinion | We’re sleeping on threats from AI, shadow banking and cryptocurrency

The financial industry’s use of emerging technologies could lead to cascading crises if regulators don’t act fast to enforce transparency.

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People walk past a cryptocurrency exchange office in Hong Kong with a screen showing US President Donald Trump holding cryptocurrency coins, on March 12. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / TNS
US-China relations

Did US strikes wipe out Iran’s nuclear facilities? Chinese experts sceptical

Trump says attacks ‘obliterated’ key sites, but analysts raise doubts about bunker buster’s abilities and whether uranium was present.

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A satellite image shows air strike craters over the underground centrifuge halls of the Natanz enrichment facility in Iran following US strikes on Sunday. Photo: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Reuters
Science

China’s Feitian 2 hypersonic vehicle shows critical capabilities in test flight

University subject to US sanctions says test flight proved key capabilities, such as autonomous flight with variable angle of attack.

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Indonesia

Indonesian mum recalls ‘scary’ moment son was hit with bottle in Singapore

Incident triggers anxiety among Indonesians about travelling to Singapore, long regarded as one of the world’s safest countries.

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Macau

Macau luxury property The 13 Hotel sells for HK$600 million to a local buyer

The sale to an unidentified buyer in Macau marks the city’s first hotel-related property transaction since the fourth quarter of 2017.

After a five-year search for a buyer, The 13 Hotel in Macau finally welcomes a new owner. Photo: Handout
SCMP Highlights

Xi may skip Brics, Li Qiang’s speech at ‘Summer Davos’: SCMP daily highlights

From European Parliament’s unlikely China reset to Li Qiang’s speech at ‘Summer Davos’, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

US-China relations

Will Trump’s Iran strikes bring real peace or more pain?

Nuclear site bombings may be a military win but a diplomatic loss, as Iran’s hostility towards US and Israel is unlikely to end, experts say.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s strengths lie in bridging East, West amid trade war: finance chief

Financial Secretary Paul Chan stresses investors are showing their confidence with their capital, despite global uncertainties.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has dismissed concerns that the city’s close ties to the mainland could deter investors. Photo: SCMP
World Economic Forum

Not just manufacturing: Li Qiang vows China will be major consumption power

In a turbulent world, Beijing will double down on household spending to fuel growth and overcome risks, China’s premier says.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech during opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC25) in Tianjin on June 25, 2025. Photo: AFP / Jade Gao
US-China trade war

Vietnam’s Pham confident of ‘positive’ results ahead of US tariff deal deadline

Results may ‘come earlier than two weeks’, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh tells Summer Davos, pledges ‘good balance’ between US and China.

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Science

Maths star Joshua Zahl leaves Canada for China after solving century-old puzzle

The maths luminary is joining Nankai University as a full-time chair professor, months after publishing findings hailed as ‘magical’.

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War and conflict

Opinion | How an overstretched US could clear space for China’s global rise

As the US gambles on swift military might to advance its interests, China navigates a treacherous diplomatic landscape with hard choices.

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China manufacturing

China urging private firms to invest more in cross-border infrastructure

Finance minister, speaking at Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank meeting, says more mobilisation of private capital could help overcome bottleneck of insufficient public investment for infrastructure.

China’s finance minister, Lan Foan, speaks on Wednesday at an annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s board of governors. Photo: SCMPOST
China-Asean relations

Asean can ‘shape its own destiny’ amid US-China rivalry: Singapore PM Wong

At ‘Summer Davos’, Singaporean leader Lawrence Wong says Southeast Asia rejects zero-sum competition and embraces engagement with all powers.

Hong Kong stock market

Boss Zhipin taps buoyant Hong Kong market with US$288 million share offering

The maximum issue price per share was HK$78, representing a premium of around 14.04 per cent to Tuesday’s closing price of HK$68.40.

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