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In the annual policy address, the government pledged to review the TV code of practice to ensure that quality programmes were broadcast, expanding the reach of the ‘Hong Kong Brand’ in the region. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong to relax ad rules for broadcasters to boost business edge, minister says

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says TV rules will be eased so local broadcasters can better compete against online streaming platforms.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | ‘No retreat’: key Trump ally urges continued US-China engagement on rare earths

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US-Asean relations

Exclusive | Donald Trump is planning trip to the Philippines for Asean summit

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | ‘Money is money’: US, UK firms still coming to Hong Kong, commerce chief says

2026 has been a challenging year because of the geopolitical situation, but Hong Kong’s stability continues to draw investors, Algernon Yau says.

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Tourists enjoy the views of Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Kit Lai
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau says people have “a lot of confidence” in doing business in Hong Kong. Photo: Nathan Tsui
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Xi-Trump summit drew Chinese CEOs. So why couldn’t they get a seat at the table?

Of the 134 guests at White House state dinner, only 19 were part of the Chinese delegation.

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Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Manila prison for drug offences

After two-month delay in wake of court ruling commuting his life sentence, Tang Lung-wai, 55, returns home still protesting his innocence.

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China stock market

Exclusive | Global investors seeking Chinese alternatives to US assets: Pimco president

Christian Stracke says US asset manager is pointing clients outside US towards Chinese offshore bonds.

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Pimco president Christian Stracke at the fund manager’s office in Central on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Exclusive | JPMorgan has big China plans for the next decade, CEO Jamie Dimon reveals

Jamie Dimon’s Hong Kong-to-Washington sprint captures the banking giant’s bet on both sides of the Pacific.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Jamie Dimon on how growth can untangle US-China strife, thorny global issues

In wide-ranging discussion, veteran bank chief flags ‘world peace’ as top concern, warns of Democrat vs Republican ideologies, and stresses economic growth.

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China-Latin America relations

Exclusive | China set to decide if Costa Rican or Guyanese becomes first woman UN chief

Rebeca Grynspan and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett lead a split Security Council as Beijing rules out Argentina's Rafael Grossi.

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Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (left) and Rebeca Grynspan are the leading candidates to succeed Antonio Guterres on January 1 and become the first woman to serve as UN secretary general. Photo: Wikimedia
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi

Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan arrive to a ceremonial red carpet welcome from their US counterparts, Donald and Melania Trump, at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Split on US investments stalls Chinese business visit alongside Xi, sources say

With the window for travel narrowing by the hour, uncertainty surrounds the inclusion of corporate leaders in China’s delegation.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits

Sources say the decision is expected to be a compromise between Donald Trump, Washington’s China hawks and Taipei’s lobbyists.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Word to the wise on organising a Chinese leader’s US visit

Ex-senior US intelligence official Dennis Wilder reflects on his experience of Hu Jintao’s 2006 White House visit ahead of Xi-Trump meeting.

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On April 20, 2006, Chinese and US leaders Hu Jintao and George W. Bush stand side by side during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong

Beijing officials Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng and Xia Baolong to arrive on Saturday, but memorial service will be invitation-only, sources say.

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Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8, aged 89. He will be accorded a state funeral for his service as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” governing framework. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | US families press for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

Cases of US citizens detained in China gain greater attention as their families increase pressure on Trump administration to help them.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington

Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks.

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Taiwan

Exclusive | ‘Provocation’ could accelerate Taiwan reunification: retired PLA major general

Island’s leader William Lai has ‘challenged our red lines’, Luo Yuan says on sidelines of Beijing’s Xiangshan Forum.

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Retired PLA major general Luo Yuan is a senior adviser to the Xiangshan Forum, China’s flagship security conference. Photo: Simon Song
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | BYD, Xiaomi, Innolight likely on guest list for Xi Jinping’s US trip: sources

Sizeable business delegation – mirroring US President Donald Trump’s entourage in Beijing – suggests potential for investment deals at the summit.

John Lee policy address 2026

Exclusive | Hong Kong policy address to unveil bold youth housing and mediation initiatives

City leader John Lee will seek to prioritise youth home ownership and position Hong Kong as global mediation capital in his address, SCMP learns.

John Lee policy address 2026

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s next policy address is just around the corner. Here’s what to expect

Sources say measures supporting Northern Metropolis and backing innovation are expected to be major highlights of John Lee’s policy address.

Observers are watching closely to gauge where the last policy address of John Lee’s current term and the city’s first five-year plan will take Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Exclusive | Senior civil servant asked to resign over defective lifts at Queen Mary Hospital

But Architectural Services Department, where Tuesday Li served as a chief project manager, says her departure didn’t involve ‘forced resignation’.

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Tuesday Li previously served as a chief project manager at the Architectural Services Department. Photo: Development Bureau
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit

Chinese side is said to view US requests as limiting both harmful outcomes from AI and Beijing’s ability to develop its own capabilities.

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Business of climate change

Exclusive | Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries

‘Dozens of new projects in the pipeline sparked policymakers’ fears about redundancies,’ analyst says.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Tech, EV and aerospace execs likely to join Xi’s US trip to mirror Trump team

Sources say business leaders are expected to travel to Washington, but the plans may be ‘more about optics’ than concrete results.

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During his trip in May to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping (left), US President Donald Trump (right) was accompanied by more than a dozen American CEOs. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong policy address to continue push helping local media go global

City leader to offer support for second straight year to assist local news companies in building global networks, source says.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends a question-and-answer session on his policy address in the Legislative Council last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
US-China relations

Exclusive | Senior Pentagon official for China to lead US delegation to Xiangshan Forum

Cynthia ‘Xanthi’ Carras to attend Beijing’s largest annual high-level security and defence conference.

Artificial intelligence

Exclusive | Moonshot AI considers dual listings in Hong Kong and Shanghai: sources

Moonshot’s exploration of dual listings may stem in part from the weaker performance of AI stocks in Hong Kong, the sources said.

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