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Macau
Macau
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
Head of Government
Sam Hou Fai
The fire, which ripped through Wang Fuk Court in November while the estate was undergoing major renovations, killed 168 residents. Photo: Karma Lo
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader pledges building maintenance reforms after fatal Tai Po fire

Government will conduct a legal study on criminalising bid-rigging in major building maintenance works and submit a proposal to the Legislative Council this year.

US-China relations

US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Furla’s fall/winter 2026 collection and new Macau boutique

Greater Bay Area

Data from Greater Bay Area residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSK

Executive says pharmaceutical company is investing in shared data infrastructure.

GSK’s general manager for Hong Kong and Macau, Nicholas Teo, at the Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong 5-year plan to stick with capitalism, uphold governing model: John Lee

In opinion piece published in South China Morning Post, city leader stresses that blueprint ultimately aims to ‘enable citizens to flourish’.

From our archives

On This Day | Hong Kong mourns Mao Zedong’s death in 1976 – SCMP archive

Fifty years ago, Mao Zedong’s death sent shock waves around the world.

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China's space programme

Editorial | Hong Kong astronaut can help propel the city’s science and tech ambitions

Lai Ka-ying’s achievement should serve as the launch pad of a sustained push that makes science and innovation the new engine of the city’s development.

Students of Scientia Secondary School watch a live lecture by astronaut Lai Ka-ying from space on September 9. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education

Singapore, mainland China top global student assessment as OECD scores plummet

Latest survey of 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies included new computational problem-solving module for AI era.

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Tung Chee-hwa

Tributes flow in as Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, pioneering first leader

Former business magnate faced difficult crisis during tenure, but officials and former colleagues praise his compassion and ‘brave leadership’.

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Hong Kong politics

Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations

US consulate, the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations and former city leader Donald Tsang highlight his pivotal diplomatic legacy.

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President George W. Bush, right, greets Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on July 11, 2001. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong astronaut inspires pupils across city’s schools in historic lecture

City’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying and crewmates offer glimpse into their lives and experiments in space, inspiring youngsters in Hong Kong and Macau.

Students at Scientia Secondary School watch astronaut Lai Ka-ying’s “Tiangong lesson”, broadcast live from the Chinese space station on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong targets biomedicine powerhouse status in debut 5-year plan

Tied to the national strategy, the city’s first five-year blueprint doubles down on Greater Bay Area medical tech and healthcare cooperation.

Hong Kong society

‘Keep pushing, never fear hardships,’ Hong Kong’s first astronaut tells students

Students ask about AI, robots and animal tests in space as Lai Ka-ying, and crewmates Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan take part in ‘Tiangong Class’.

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Hong Kong property

The house wins: Macau kingpin’s former ‘love nest’ sells for cut-price HK$81m

The Mid-Levels flat – once owned by Alvin Chau’s former mistress – is the latest luxury property to sell for a steep paper loss in Hong Kong.

The luxury flat in the Mid-Levels was once owned by the ex-girlfriend of Macau “junket king” Alvin Chau. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rules

KMT politicians accuse ruling DPP of turning cross-strait exchanges into an election issue ahead of year-end local polls.

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Travellers heading from Taiwan to the mainland are required to submit details of the trip to the island’s authorities. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surge

Ride-hailing giant prepares application under new rules while Hong Kong users fuel fivefold trip growth in gaming hub.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut to give live space lecture to students on Wednesday

Lai Ka-ying will take part in ‘Tiangong Class’, which will feature expert lecture, in-orbit demonstrations and question-and-answer session.

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Shenzhen

BYD cars, DJI drones: Guangdong flexes tech muscles ahead of Apec summit

As Shenzhen prepares to become the third Chinese city to host the Apec meeting, its province has set up media visits to tech firms.

Media representatives witnessed a BYD Denza Z9GT being charged to a range of 700km in roughly six minutes at temperatures well below freezing. Photo: Coco Feng
Hong Kong property

Banks’ reluctance to lend deepening Hong Kong shop slump: landlords

Pressing owners to repay loans amid falling values while turning away new buyers could prolong wider economic drag, advocacy group says.

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Travel

‘Ultimate luxury’: why fashion houses are building branded residences

From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s immersive watchmaking masterclass in Macau

The maison brings the craftsmanship of Le Brassus to AP House Macau, giving guests a rare opportunity to assemble its signature Calibre 4302 movement.

Watchmakers' coats prepared for masterclass participants at AP House Macau. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Red tape, high cost: can Hong Kong’s new yacht scheme chart a smoother course?

Participants sailing to Guangdong province’s Dongao Island say voyage was eventful although bureaucracy and costs were hurdles.

Sixteen vessels from Hong Kong and Macau recently sailed to Dongao Island under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau individual yacht scheme. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying to give live lecture from space

Students from city and neighbouring Macau will be able to participate in ‘Tiangong Class’, with details to be released soon.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Asia-Pacific media outlets forge new partnerships ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit

SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong mega bridge traffic boom hits ferry, helicopter services: lawmaker

Mark Chong says Sky Shuttle’s suspension and drop in ferry services linked to bridge’s growing use, with vehicle flow reaching 5.2 million in 2025.

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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Middle East war drives 35% rise in Hongkongers’ overseas help requests

‘The rise mainly came from the military conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. Of the rest, half involved lost identity documents,’ immigration chief says.

Hongkongers’ requests for help from overseas jumped 35 per cent in the first eight months of 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong tycoon empires, foundations vow 30m yuan for China-Nepal flood relief

Li Ka-shing and business empire, along with Henderson Land Development and Lee Shau Kee Foundation provide help after Nepal-Tibet disaster.

Hong Kong politics

Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

Hua Liebing’s appointment fills vacancy left last year and marks another change in HKMAO’s top ranks.

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