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Hong Kong

SCMP Plus exclusive: meet ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo in person

The retired senior colonel and Tsinghua University senior fellow will feature in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong.

News in the age of AI: a new print and digital experience for SCMP readers

Hong Kong society

Shady lip service: experts warn against illicit beauty treatments in Hong Kong

Alibaba

From CXMT to Zhipu AI, Alibaba’s strategic investments are paying off

The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio.

Alibaba's logo at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 6, 2023. The company's strategic shift to AI and chip investments is yielding significant returns and also boosting its tech portfolio. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader granted 6-month UK stay

Wu Chi-wai considering BN(O) visa after UK authorities reverse order limiting his stay to seven days.

My Life

Darwin Chen, doyen of Hong Kong culture, talks turning misery into purpose

Having blazed a trail in government and across the NGO spectrum, the City Hall stalwart reflects on a remarkable life stewarding Hong Kong’s artistic scene.

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Taiwan

Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?

Despite having official backing, the movie about a 17th century battle has faced surprising backlash from online nationalists.

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“The Belief” has not made it to the big screen in mainland China, despite film posters advertising a July 25 release date. Photo: Baidu
Crime in Hong Kong

British woman jailed for 6 years in Hong Kong over £100,000 rape‑claim blackmail

Judge finds allegation fabricated, citing inconsistent messages and lack of forensic evidence.

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Artificial intelligence

Will a new focus help Chinese AI labs challenge Thinking Machines Lab?

AI labs Yoolee and InfiX.ai say they aim to rival US start-up with industry-specific AI solutions, reduced costs and enhanced privacy.

Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Student of the Year Award winners set inspiring example for Hong Kong

The awards, which celebrate young people’s achievements, marked their 45th edition, with plans afoot to extend the scheme to the Greater Bay Area.

The Student of the Year award presentation ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on July 11. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

2 arrested over viral video row involving off-duty Hong Kong firefighter

Clip shows off-duty firefighter, 48, shouting and shoving younger couple after accusing them of intentionally bumping into him and companion.

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A screen grab of the suspect berating a younger couple at Sim City shopping centre in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Student of the Year Awards: past winners gather to celebrate decades of excellence

‘Every time I see the other winners of the Student of the Year Awards, I am surprised to see they have improved every time,’ 1985 winner Dr Chan Mui-tong says.

Education in Hong Kong

Student of the Year Awards: 40 pupils lauded as organiser reveals expansion plan

Starting next year, awards scheme to feature new AI literacy category and seek to recognise student excellence in places beyond Hong Kong.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | In the age of AI, Hong Kong’s strategy as a ‘superconnector’ is progressing

At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its traditional strengths.

(From left) Jeanne Lim, founder and CEO of beingAI; Hendrick Sin, president of the Hong Kong Internet Professional Association; and Zhang Xiaoyan, vice-president of the China Centre for Information Industry Development, at South China Morning Post’s China Conference on July 7. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

SCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this September

Esteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast-growing Central Asia.

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam says the event in Astana will enable participants to explore new opportunities. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Beyond The Killer: why Law with Two Phases is Danny Lee’s best police film

Danny Lee’s nuanced role in Law with Two Phases redefined Hong Kong police dramas, showcasing gritty realism and complex character arcs.

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Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong’s Supreme not letting coach’s match-fixing arrest delay promotion plans

Club preparing for Hong Kong Premier League season against backdrop of head coach Lo Kwan-yee being caught up in investigation.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755.

Authorities have said the decision was based on recommendations from an independent commission. Photo: Jelly Tse
Artificial intelligence

Kuaishou files for US$3 billion Kling AI funding round in Hong Kong

Short video giant’s filing confirms SCMP exclusive; investors include tech heavyweights, state investment vehicles and entertainment firms.

C-Suite Content Hub

Summer Davos C-Suite Roundtable: A Curtain Raiser for APEC as Global Investors Align on the Future of the Greater Bay Area

Global business leaders gathered in Dalian to discuss the Greater Bay Area’s economic impact, focusing on Hong Kong’s strategic role as a financial, innovation, and talent hub for global markets.

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US-China relations

Alibaba to pay US$600 million to settle US probe into illegal product sales

Amount resolves dispute with US government over allegations firm sold and imported illegal pharmaceuticals and controlled substances into US.

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Alibaba has agreed to pay US$600 million to settle a dispute with the US government. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong is key to spurring Asean-Greater Bay Area cooperation

By linking the two regions, the city creates an enormous opportunity for cross investment and expansion to other regions.

Chief Executive John Lee speaks at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026 on June 30, which also saw the launch of an Asean chamber of commerce in the city. Photo: May Tse
Greater Bay Area

Asean hopes to tap Greater Bay Area’s tech skills with closer ties: industry chiefs

Panellists at South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit list AI and green technology as key areas for cooperation.

China Railway

On This Day | Shanghai-Beijing high-speed rail link officially began operations in 2011 – SCMP archive

The landmark Shanghai–to–Beijing rail link marks a new era for Chinese transit.

China-EU relations

EU confronts ‘China shock’ ahead of pivotal Brussels trade talks

There is a growing sense Europe will have to learn to ‘live with’ Beijing’s economic model, which it accuses of undercutting its industries.

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Volkswagen is reportedly considering cutting 100,000 jobs in the face of fierce competition from China. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong

Pupils as young as 7 hooked on online games as expert warns of alarming trend

Boy took nearly HK$8,000 in cash from his mother and used her credit card, counselling psychologist tells workshop.

About 70 parents attended the workshop, titled “AI responsibilities, digital habits and hidden pitfalls”, on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Why are Hong Kong, mainland universities rising in global rankings as US ones fall?

Asian institutions climbed in QS top 200 list over five years, while 73 per cent of US universities fell, with eight dropping out.

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Enterprise+ Exchange

Navigating the Leviathans: Professor John Mearsheimer and the resurgence of great power politics

At a recent SCMP Plus fireside chat in Hong Kong, political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer discussed global power dynamics. He analyzed the structural realities of great power competition, specifically examining Middle East diplomacy and the complexities of the ongoing US-China systemic rivalry.

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