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China exports
As Europe sizzles amid extreme heat, the hunt for China’s aircon remains elusive
While Europe sweats its way through torturous temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, China cannot get ACs transported over fast enough.
28 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM
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Diplomacy
‘Too late’: why some Malukans say a Dutch apology isn’t enough
28 Jun 2026 - 1:02PM
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Britain
‘New normal’: European hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave
26 Jun 2026 - 9:41PM
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SCMP Highlights
Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa hike to affect Chinese: 7 highlights
From deadly school shooting in Philippines to a Chinese man jailed for breeding 300 snakes, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Jun 2026 - 12:14PM
China-India relations
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US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China
New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members.
26 Jun 2026 - 4:20AM
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South China Sea
China discovers rare coral reef blue hole in disputed Scarborough Shoal
Beijing has used law enforcement patrols and scientific study to boost its control over the contested South China Sea area.
25 Jun 2026 - 6:36PM
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US-China tech war
Tech giant ASML joins China trade trip even amid US risk to sales
Europe’s most valuable company is seeking to boost sales in China while its home government works to fend off tougher export controls from the US.
25 Jun 2026 - 5:10PM
United States
With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee
Chinese team has not played in tournament for 24 years, so supporters follow world’s two most famous players and a strict mainland official.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:35PM
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US-China trade war
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Dutch semiconductor giants join delegation to China as US pushes curbs: source
The Netherlands has protested Washington’s proposed Match Act, which would further curtail its semiconductor firms’ business in China.
24 Jun 2026 - 5:32PM
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Extreme weather
‘Health impacts likely’ as Europe bakes in early heatwave
France hits record-breaking June heat as soaring temperatures put the UK and other nations under red alert. Tens of millions are affected.
24 Jun 2026 - 9:28PM
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Celebrity style
11 most stylish World Cup bag moments so far
Forget boring duffels – World Cup footballers have been showing off their style game, from Lamine Yamal’s Chanel to Noa Lang’s Hermès.
21 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM
China-EU relations
EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’
EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.
18 Jun 2026 - 10:17AM
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Artificial intelligence
Alibaba Cloud expands in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push
Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe.
17 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM
The Philippines
Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of trial
Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Marcos, beat Duterte backer Alan Peter Cayetano to the Senate president post.
17 Jun 2026 - 7:39PM
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The Philippines
‘Not a single inch’: Philippines vows to block structures at Scarborough Shoal
Observers say Beijing could be using its ‘old playbook’ of deploying scientific activities to boost military presence in the South China Sea.
16 Jun 2026 - 9:33PM
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Japan
‘It’s our way’: Japan fans win hearts by cleaning up after World Cup match
Japan is appearing at its eighth straight World Cup and its fans’ cleanliness has become an international calling card.
15 Jun 2026 - 11:26AM
Taiwan
PLA says it will stay on ‘high alert’ after Dutch warship crosses Taiwan Strait
Beijing says the De Ruyter had made the transit days after an ‘illegal intrusion’ into its airspace near the disputed Paracel Islands.
6 Jun 2026 - 4:17PM
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Architecture and design
Marcel Wanders: from knotted chairs to Moooi’s new Shanghai showroom – interview
The Dutch designer champions fun over mere functionality as he introduces the Moooi brand to China and aims to explore cultural individuality.
3 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
China-EU relations
Putin in Beijing, ‘China shock’ in EU: 7 global relations reads
From ‘miscalculation’ by the Dutch navy to China on Iran mediation, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in May 2026.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
The Philippines
Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption to surrender
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has strongly denied allegations that he received more than 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks.
2 Jun 2026 - 12:52PM
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China technology
Why China is tightening tech investment rules amid rising global disputes
A new regulation will also grant Beijing the authority to counter foreign entities it views as harming its interests.
1 Jun 2026 - 5:40PM
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My Life
How wartime Hong Kong became a passion for historian and author Tony Banham
Born in a British WWII hut, Tony Banham’s journey spans aviation, computing and historical research, leading to acclaimed works on his adopted hometown’s tumultuous past.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
China technology
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US pressure has only helped make China’s tech giants stronger
Huawei can now bypass ASML’s technology to make the advanced chips that the US has barred from export to China. This has become a familiar story.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
Italy
Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns
Authorities scrap festival performance following pressure from local Jewish groups over rapper’s controversial history.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:58AM
Malaysia
Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal
Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order.
31 May 2026 - 6:23PM
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Singapore
17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence
Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:40AM
Semiconductors
Is Huawei’s new chip scaling law a true breakthrough, or mere hype?
Company says 3D design can deliver world-beating chips without the best chipmaking gear, rewriting the playbook for China’s tech future.
30 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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China-EU relations
Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation
Trade chief details why bloc needs to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new ‘China shock’ to its industries.
30 May 2026 - 1:06AM
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