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A China-linked electronics distribution network is accused of laundering more than US$190 million in Brazil over seven months. Photo: Reuters
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Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang

Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds.

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United States

Trump administration sues Harvard, accusing it of defying investigation

US-Venezuela conflict

US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations

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Angry passengers left high and dry after Star Cruises cancels Hong Kong sailing

Star Voyager’s two-night cruise cancelled because of ‘unforeseen technical issue’.

Hundreds of passengers queue at Ocean Terminal waiting to board the ship. Photo: Facebook/Longman Lo

US inflation cools more than expected, kindling hopes of Fed rate cut

The consumer price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year, the lowest level since May, though affordability concerns still weigh on households.

Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing

Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce.

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As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control

Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects.

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An unfinished construction project is seen in China’s Anhui province. A number of local-level governments that lent to certain real estate and infrastructure projects have had trouble getting paid back amid a property slowdown. Photo: Getty Images

Meituan warns of US$3.5 billion loss amid intense food delivery price war

Food delivery giant expects losses to continue into at least the first quarter of 2026 ‘due to ongoing competition’.

SCMP Best Bets: Audacious Pursuit can give them the slip at Sha Tin

China mulls US manufacturing fund ahead of Xi-Trump summit, business leader says

Leaders to secure ‘very positive’ outcomes but no ‘grand bargain’ during talks in Beijing, AmCham China chair predicts.

Beijing has confirmed that talks are under way for a visit to China by US President Donald Trump (left), seen here with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on October 30. Photo: AP

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants.

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Workers inspect a power transmission line in China’s central Anhui province. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub secures HK$3 billion, 10-year loan facility

Deal, together with US$1 billion bond issuance in tranches, will help operator meet financing challenges until property project generates revenue.

Hong Kong to test 5-second facial recognition e-channel by June

Immigration authorities say they handled record 335 million people entering and leaving city last year.

Outside In | Will tourism slump force Trump to rethink his unilateral approach?

The US president’s policies have antagonised many the world over and may hit attendance at mega-events like the Fifa World Cup, with political repercussions.

People enjoy the beach as well as the Hollywood Beach boardwalk on February 10 in Hollywood, Florida. Hollywood, also known as the “Quebec of the South,” has seen fewer French-Canadian tourists in 2026 due to recent tensions between the US and Canada. Photo: Getty Images / AFP

Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change

Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process.

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Communist Party cadres have been warned against associating with “political swindlers”. Photo: Robert Ng

Beijing and Tokyo in maritime stand-off after Japan seizes Chinese boat, captain

Beijing urges Tokyo to protect Chinese crew members’ rights after incident off southwestern Nagasaki prefecture.

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China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition.

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Hong Kong cycling head coach Dagorne plans legacy goals after signing new deal

Frenchman wants to create booming city cycling department, raises doubts over future of sprint coach.

Herve Dagorne with leading cyclists Chloe Leung (centre) and Ceci Lee after the pair’s National Games Madison gold. Photo: Karma Lo

Unitree CEO sees embodied intelligence overtaking the internet’s impact

Unitree founder says the shift from screen-based AI to real-world machines could unlock a far larger economic wave than today’s tech boom.

Chinese fighter jets locked radar on foreign stealth plane: PLA Daily

Military commentators say PLA aircraft cited by official military paper was likely to have been a J-16.

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China, US top diplomats Wang Yi, Marco Rubio meet in Munich

Meeting comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in April.

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, Germany, on February 13. Photo: AFP

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

The index compiler has made some changes to the various Hang Seng indices in its latest review. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon to enter plea in Minnesota ICE protest case

Lemon had livestreamed a protest against Trump’s deployment of ‌armed immigration agents into Minnesota’s biggest cities.

Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’

The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say.

Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount

MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings.

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Azam Baki. Photo: SCMP

22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals

Arrests related to seven building renovation projects involving contracts worth more than HK$200 million.

The ICAC raided the offices of several companies following earlier complaints. Photo: Jelly Tse

Crypto rout set to deepen as Standard Chartered warns of further downside risks

Bank expects a ‘price capitulation in the next few months’ before recovering for the rest of the year.

Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China

More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection.

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