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The Pakistan Air Force’s J-10C fighter jets perform at a rehearsal ahead of the country’s national day parade in Islamabad, on March 21, 2024. Photo: AFP

War and conflict

Opinion | How India-Pakistan conflict redefines the global security landscape

The battlefield testing of Chinese weapons systems during the India-Pakistan clash may signal a paradigm shift in global military dynamics.

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Italy’s Meloni scores diplomatic ‘win’ by bringing US, EU to same table

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US-China trade war

Trade war fallout: Chinese e-commerce firms intensify push for Europe’s shoppers

18 May 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

France to build supermax prison in South American territory

The facility in French Guiana, a territory north of Brazil, is intended for high-profile criminals such as drug kingpins and Islamist radicals.

18 May 2025 - 9:59PM

France’s Minister of Justice Gerald Darmanin (right) and First Vice-President of the French Guiana Territorial Authority, Jean-Paul Fereira (left) arrive for their meeting at the Hôtel de la Collectivité territoriale de Guyane in Cayenne, French Guiana, on Saturday. Photo: AFP

The Philippines

‘Nerve-breaking’: is the Philippines’ missile build-up a deterrent or a danger?

Once wholly reliant on the United States for defence, Manila now has missiles of its own. Some see them as a dangerous escalation.

18 May 2025 - 12:09PM

China-EU relations

‘It’s crazy’: inside Europe’s growing obsession with Chinese blind-box toys

The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.

17 May 2025 - 4:00PM

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SCMP Highlights

US-China air rivalry, Hongkongers ‘freaking out’ over BN(O) rules: 7 highlights

From to China’s J-10C vs French Rafale to a Hongkongers ‘freaking out’ over BN(O) rules, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

16 May 2025 - 1:58PM

The Indian Air Force’s French-made Rafale fighter jets must coordinate with Russian air defence stations and Israeli airborne early warning and control aircraft. Photo: Reuters

China-EU relations

Europe warned to change fast or become a ‘shock absorber’ of US-China trade war

Continent’s outlook is bleak despite reduced Sino-American tensions as it needs to adapt quickly amid Washington’s efforts, analysts say.

16 May 2025 - 4:43PMvideocam

China’s military

China’s defence chief forges Europe ties in Paris, Berlin plus UN peace pledge

Dong Jun’s first European tour concludes with major commitment to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.

16 May 2025 - 3:56PMvideocam

China technology

Opinion | 4 lessons for China as Pakistan J-10s down Indian Rafale jets

It is a boost for China’s defence industry, arms exports and the PLA’s confidence – and should encourage Beijing to increase its nuclear stockpile.

16 May 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Illustration: Craig Stephens

Ukraine peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelensky in Turkey

‘We can’t be running around the world looking for Putin,’ Zelensky said after meeting Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara.

16 May 2025 - 4:50AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before their meeting in Ankara on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Exclusive | China to offer attractive pay to entice Chinese-born researchers to leave US

Chinese institutions are offering large salary packages to entice scientists hit by funding cuts and persistent scrutiny in the United States.

15 May 2025 - 7:41PMvideocam

US-China relations

My Take | Unlike Plaza Accord, Mar-a-Lago deal would speed up US decline

Weakening the dollar to rebuild domestic manufacturing and exports is a pipe dream, but that will not stop ‘brains’ behind tariffs from trying.

14 May 2025 - 9:00PM

‘Albania belongs in EU,’ von der Leyen tells re-elected PM Rama

The EU saw the vote as a test of the democratic maturity of the Balkan nation, by far the most Europe-oriented in the region.

14 May 2025 - 7:43PM

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama. Photo: Reuters

Indonesia’s bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India-Pakistan clash

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.

14 May 2025 - 8:12PMvideocam

A Rafale fighter jet model is displayed during the International Bali Airshow in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, in September 2024. Photo: Reuters

Japan’s Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs, shut factories after huge loss

The carmaker’s biggest loss in a quarter of a century has prompted drastic action, including the closure of seven plants.

14 May 2025 - 4:04PM

Fame and celebrity

‘I thought I was going to die’: tearful Kardashian says at Paris robbery trial

Kim Kardashian tearfully recounted a 2016 Paris heist, where robbers stole jewels worth millions, including her US$4 million engagement ring.

13 May 2025 - 10:59PM

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Attack on South Korean live-streamer in France sparks outrage, police probe

Content creator Jinnytty was verbally abused while filming her walk around Toulouse, reigniting debate on anti-Asian racism and safety.

13 May 2025 - 7:35PM

Yoo Yoon-jinn, a South Korean content creator, was attacked by a local man while live streaming in southern France. Photo: Instagram/@yyj0728

Sexual harassment and assault

French actor Gerard Depardieu given 18-month suspended sentence for sexual assault

The 76-year-old actor was found guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set. Depardieu will appeal the decision.

13 May 2025 - 5:44PM

France hits back at false claim Macron, Starmer and Merz had drugs on train

Elysee blames ‘France’s enemies’ after European leaders were the target of fake news that a white tissue on table was a cocaine bag.

13 May 2025 - 1:39PM

SCMP Highlights

China and US reduce tariffs, ‘denial of history’ slammed: SCMP daily highlights

From a breakthrough on tariffs to China unveiling a mighty ocean simulation system, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

12 May 2025 - 9:20PM

Beijing and Washington agreed to remove most tariffs imposed since April’s ‘Liberation Day’ package following two days of negotiations. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan’s use of J-10 jets against India a wake-up call for Taiwan: analysts

It’s not just about hardware – it’s about integrating warfare systems, observers say.

12 May 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

PL-15E missiles were reportedly used by Pakistan in its air clash with India. Photo: Handout

China's military weapons

Explainer | How did China’s J-10C match up to French Rafale in India-Pakistan aerial clash?

Claims that Indian-owned fighters were shot down by Pakistan’s Vigorous Dragon jets suggest significant firsts for both aircraft.

12 May 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

Style Edit: The story behind Chanel N°5 and the haute joaillerie it inspired

Coco Chanel intended for N°5 to be ‘a woman’s perfume, with the scent of a woman’; a century on, Collection N°5 introduced high jewellery pieces including a 55.55-carat diamond necklace.

12 May 2025 - 10:00AM

Opinion | Beware the hubris of an AI narrative centred on the US and China

It would be a mistake to neglect the agency of states, multinational organisations and powerful firms not fully aligned with either side.

12 May 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing executive orders, including on AI, in the Oval Office at the White House on April 23. Photo: EPA-EFE

Trump ‘starting to doubt’ that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky said Ukraine welcomed peace talks but insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire first.

12 May 2025 - 1:05AM

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre), France’s President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) speak after laying bouquets of flowers as they visit the Wall of Heroes of the Nation, a memorial wall of fallen Ukrainian servicemen, in Kyiv on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Watching art restorers the new lure for visitors to Paris museum

Orsay Museum lets visitors watch art restoration, usually done behind closed doors, as experts scrape 50 years of grime off a Courbet work.

10 May 2025 - 6:15PM

US-China trade war

Will Trump’s film tariffs mean lights, camera, inaction for the world’s studios?

While it is unclear how film tariffs would be enforced, suggestion of new duties on non-US productions has put industry in panic mode.

10 May 2025 - 6:36PMvideocam

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