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Catherine So

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Kevin Huang

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1903

This image capturing a man whose wife was trapped in last November’s Tai Po fire has taken gold at the Asian Media Awards. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post shines at Asian Media Awards with 6 prizes

SCMP clinches five gold and one silver for infographics and design as well as clean sweep for best news photography.

26 Oct 2026 - 11:47PM

Mainland China

SCMP Plus exclusive: meet China’s viral Cambridge professor Alan Macfarlane in person

16 Oct 2026 - 6:04PM

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong Apec meet to showcase ‘China’s voice’ in stability, treasury chief says

16 Oct 2026 - 8:09AM

US-China relations

Trump’s press secretary never passed bar exam, wrongly claims China has none

Katie Zacharia admits she failed California bar exam and questions China’s rise, saying the country does not even have ‘proper toilets’.

16 Oct 2026 - 6:02AMvideocam

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia arrives at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Is Hong Kong’s MPF an ‘offshore trust’? Shanghai tax officials seem to think so

China’s push to tax offshore trusts is supposed to target the super-rich. So why are mainland officials asking me about my Hong Kong MPF?

11 Oct 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

Award co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post returns with shortlist of unsung heroes contributing to society in nine categories.

9 Oct 2026 - 10:15AM

China’s private sector

ByteDance heads first SCMP Plus Going Global 100 ranking

Social media giant beats out Foxconn Industrial, Shein and BYD in new SCMP Plus ranking of China’s global champions.

8 Oct 2026 - 11:02AM

Private Chinese companies have been striving to build globally recognised brands as part of an official “going global” strategy, moving beyond their traditional role as low-cost assemblers. Photo: Shutterstock

US-China relations

Xi has left Washington, but remains in Trump’s photos on White House walls

Different photographs show China’s president with Trump, while an embassy display highlights their meetings and calls for cooperation.

2 Oct 2026 - 3:52AM

Hong Kong tourism

Extended Victoria Park lantern show attracts thousands for National Day

Many people arrive early to avoid huge crowds after social posts warned of past overcrowding at the International Lantern Spectacular.

1 Oct 2026 - 9:21PM

US-China relations

Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi

US president says he had ‘some very, very important discussions’ with his Chinese counterpart, but did not identify specific cases.

2 Oct 2026 - 1:51AMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on September 24, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Accidents and personal safety

Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says

But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.

30 Sep 2026 - 9:43PM

Police and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department personnel search for stray dogs at Pok Wai in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai

Science

US police report raises questions over Chinese researcher Wang Danhao’s death

Key details about semiconductor scientist’s visit from US federal agents the day before he took his own life mysteriously wiped from report.

29 Sep 2026 - 1:12AMvideocam

Trending in China

Chinese retail chain faces rare backlash for limiting new hires to 4-year contracts

Critics brand policy ridiculous, calling it an excuse to exploit young talent and dump them as they grow experienced, harder to control.

24 Sep 2026 - 7:20PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s animal welfare laws fail to meet modern demands, experts say

Legal experts call for authorities to expedite long-delayed reforms after spate of dog attacks in recent months.

24 Sep 2026 - 6:31PMvideocam

Dogs in an outdoor storage yard in Yuen Long. Authorities have stepped up efforts to capture stray dogs in the area after a 27-year-old cyclist died in a suspected canine attack last Saturday. Photo: Kit Lai

Hong Kong society

Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourself

Canine experts explain what to do, what to avoid and how to protect yourself during an attack.

24 Sep 2026 - 5:56PMvideocam

Paw prints cover a cycling path of Bok Wai South Road, close to where a cyclist was found after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai

Tung Chee-hwa

A man who built bridges over walls: SCMP’s Tammy Tam on Tung Chee-hwa

SCMP publisher recalls Tung as ‘humble and unpretentious personality’ who helped foster ties between China and the United States.

19 Sep 2026 - 1:04PM

Hong Kong

High-quality, natural audio: listen to SCMP articles with improved narration

The South China Morning Post has relaunched its text-to-speech feature, leveraging next-generation AI models.

10 Sep 2026 - 3:09PM

ByteDance

Exclusive | ByteDance to expand massive AI data centre cluster in Inner Mongolia: source

As Chinese tech giants ramp up artificial intelligence spending, TikTok’s parent company is set to expand data centres in Ulanqab.

7 Oct 2026 - 4:14PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

Viral Malaysian professor sacked; Marcos’ US$3b estate tax: 7 Asia highlights

From child-free Singaporeans to a Malaysian politician’s rant against the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

25 Aug 2026 - 3:30PM

From our archives

In pictures: from film to smartphone – how Hong Kong has been photographed through the decades

A look back at how locals and visitors alike documented their days in Hong Kong from the age of film to the day of the smartphone.

24 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Sources say little progress has been made on deliverables for Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US since 2015.

17 Aug 2026 - 9:44AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Photo: AP

Alibaba

China’s richest province taps Alibaba to power its AI and chip push

Guangdong province deepens ties with China tech giant to boost digital innovation by focusing on AI, semiconductors and smart services.

14 Aug 2026 - 7:07PM

Guangdong party secretary Huang Kunming (right), welcomed Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu Yongming to Guangzhou on Thursday to sign a strategic cooperation framework agreement. Photo: itouchtv.cn

IPO

Shein is eyeing a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?

Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals.

14 Aug 2026 - 7:18PM

Hong Kong economy

SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation

South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia.

11 Aug 2026 - 9:43PM

China-Latin America relations

China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs

Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent.

11 Aug 2026 - 6:05AMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing in May 2025. China has asked to join Brazil’s WTO consultations over US tariffs. Photo: AP

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.

3 Aug 2026 - 5:50PM

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

A comprehensive redesign is launching today, in which we adapt to the times while remaining true to our core values.

4 Aug 2026 - 10:21AM

Hong Kong society

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

Beauticians from outside city offer illegal procedures, with clients seeking services through chat groups formed by middlemen.

2 Aug 2026 - 10:47PM

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SCMP

Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post shines at Asian Media Awards with 6 prizes

SCMP clinches five gold and one silver for infographics and design as well as clean sweep for best news photography.

SCMP Plus exclusive: meet China’s viral Cambridge professor Alan Macfarlane in person

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Hong Kong Apec meet to showcase ‘China’s voice’ in stability, treasury chief says

Trump’s press secretary never passed bar exam, wrongly claims China has none

Katie Zacharia admits she failed California bar exam and questions China’s rise, saying the country does not even have ‘proper toilets’.

Is Hong Kong’s MPF an ‘offshore trust’? Shanghai tax officials seem to think so

China’s push to tax offshore trusts is supposed to target the super-rich. So why are mainland officials asking me about my Hong Kong MPF?

27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

Award co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post returns with shortlist of unsung heroes contributing to society in nine categories.

ByteDance heads first SCMP Plus Going Global 100 ranking

Social media giant beats out Foxconn Industrial, Shein and BYD in new SCMP Plus ranking of China’s global champions.

Xi has left Washington, but remains in Trump’s photos on White House walls

Different photographs show China’s president with Trump, while an embassy display highlights their meetings and calls for cooperation.

Extended Victoria Park lantern show attracts thousands for National Day

Many people arrive early to avoid huge crowds after social posts warned of past overcrowding at the International Lantern Spectacular.

Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi

US president says he had ‘some very, very important discussions’ with his Chinese counterpart, but did not identify specific cases.

Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says

But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.

US police report raises questions over Chinese researcher Wang Danhao’s death

Key details about semiconductor scientist’s visit from US federal agents the day before he took his own life mysteriously wiped from report.

Chinese retail chain faces rare backlash for limiting new hires to 4-year contracts

Critics brand policy ridiculous, calling it an excuse to exploit young talent and dump them as they grow experienced, harder to control.

Hong Kong’s animal welfare laws fail to meet modern demands, experts say

Legal experts call for authorities to expedite long-delayed reforms after spate of dog attacks in recent months.

Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourself

Canine experts explain what to do, what to avoid and how to protect yourself during an attack.

A man who built bridges over walls: SCMP’s Tammy Tam on Tung Chee-hwa

SCMP publisher recalls Tung as ‘humble and unpretentious personality’ who helped foster ties between China and the United States.

High-quality, natural audio: listen to SCMP articles with improved narration

The South China Morning Post has relaunched its text-to-speech feature, leveraging next-generation AI models.

Exclusive | ByteDance to expand massive AI data centre cluster in Inner Mongolia: source

As Chinese tech giants ramp up artificial intelligence spending, TikTok’s parent company is set to expand data centres in Ulanqab.

Viral Malaysian professor sacked; Marcos’ US$3b estate tax: 7 Asia highlights

From child-free Singaporeans to a Malaysian politician’s rant against the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

In pictures: from film to smartphone – how Hong Kong has been photographed through the decades

A look back at how locals and visitors alike documented their days in Hong Kong from the age of film to the day of the smartphone.

Exclusive | Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Sources say little progress has been made on deliverables for Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US since 2015.

China’s richest province taps Alibaba to power its AI and chip push

Guangdong province deepens ties with China tech giant to boost digital innovation by focusing on AI, semiconductors and smart services.

Shein is eyeing a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?

Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals.

SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation

South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia.

China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs

Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent.

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

A comprehensive redesign is launching today, in which we adapt to the times while remaining true to our core values.

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

Beauticians from outside city offer illegal procedures, with clients seeking services through chat groups formed by middlemen.

Exclusive | Hong Kong Apec meet to showcase ‘China’s voice’ in stability, treasury chief says