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Employees in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang inspect equipment at a refinery that processes Russian crude oil. Photo: Getty Images
Shanghai

Trump mulls new tariffs, China builds space debris device: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s nationwide childcare subsidy to Chinese miners putting gold over own lives in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Tibet

Xinjiang-Tibet rail, Chinese woman jailed for killing partner: 5 weekend reads

Sweden

China’s rocket recovery ship, chikungunya fever outbreak: SCMP daily highlights

Hong Kong

Li Ka-shing’s mansion ‘not for sale’, Malaysian student’s death: 7 highlights

From Li Ka-shing’s mansion ‘not for sale’ to Malaysia’s probe into a student’s death, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

An undated photograph of the Li family’s mansion at 79 Deep Water Bay Road from a neighbouring hill on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

China’s ‘big advantage’; US debuts hypersonic missile: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s exports continuing to accelerate to a genetic study that could have major implications, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Hong Kong

Cantopop queen Sally Yeh, Chinese cures for weight loss: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Chinese wines on New York menus to a late Hong Kong-born artist’s exhibition, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.

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India

China’s Starlink rival, US-India tensions escalate: SCMP daily highlights

From America’s brute-force effort on rare earths to China’s jump in marriages, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Space observers say a lack of reusable rockets makes it difficult for China to meet its satellite ambitions. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD’s lead in Sri Lanka, Tesla’s comeback bid in China: 7 EV reads

From the popularity of Chinese brands in Singapore to cybersecurity concerns in Malaysia, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

United States

US-China battle over rare earths, Beijing’s beef boost: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s plan to bolster the cattle industry to its high-speed rail nearing a 50,000km milestone, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Singapore

East Asia’s record heat, Singapore F1 tycoon admits guilt: 7 Asia highlights

From Malaysia’s Anwar lauded for peace efforts to a potential India-China thaw, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

A woman uses a portable fan to cool herself during a heatwave in Tokyo, Japan, on July 17. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine

‘Western hegemony is over’; lessons from Ukraine war: SCMP daily highlights

From American economist Jeffrey Sachs on US sabre-rattling to China’s youth seeking job stability, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Despite their importance in modern warfare, drones are currently vulnerable to advanced air defences. Photo: Shutterstock
Shenzhen

Misogyny in China, Vietnamese durians under scrutiny: 5 weekend reads

From India’s prime minister being urged to visit China to Vietnamese durian imports, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

US-China relations

Labubu’s soft power, Trump eyes autumn China trip: 7 US-China relations reads

From a tycoon’s proposed water deal to Boeing’s orders in China, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2025.

New Zealand

China denies FBI chief’s claim, Shenzhen robots for hire: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s response to Kash Patel’s ‘groundless’ claim to Guangzhou and Shenzhen’s underperformance, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

US FBI Director Kash Patel opened the bureau’s new New Zealand office in Wellington on Thursday. Photo: Getty
United States

US-China trade talks, Japan’s concern over unruly Indonesians: 7 highlights

From China’s concern over H20 chip safety to actor Will Or being diagnosed with cancer, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A video of Indonesians in Osaka gathering on a pavement and obstructing passage has prompted social media comments criticising their behaviour. Photo: X/parsonalsecret
SCMP

Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in July

Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.

Earth’s deepest animal oasis, Malaysia considers C919: SCMP daily highlights

From an upcoming naval exercise between China and Russia to Malaysia’s interest in the C919 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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Shanghai

An 80-year-old runner, Chinese Zodiac monthly forecasts: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a cultural symbol of hard-working people in Asia to Chinese dining dos and don’ts, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.

How’s your luck in the Year of the Snake’s seventh month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs, including why it will be a good month career-wise for Monkeys and others. Photo: Shutterstock
Shenzhen

China’s most dynamic cities, Japan’s space defence strategy: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s Politburo calling economic policy support to be stepped up to the Panama ports investigation, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

United States

China’s latest cancer study, new high-speed rail tech: 7 science highlights

From China’s groundbreaking laser crystal to a study’s latest cancer findings, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Taiwan

China ‘must own the story’, Beijing flood casualties rise: SCMP daily highlights

From potential record of mysterious chapter in Chinese history to EU’s doubts over bloc’s leverage, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

A damaged car is seen in a flooded neighbourhood in Miyun district, on the outskirts of Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
South Korea

Marcos’ ‘inexcusable’ snub, Japan’s passport puzzle: 7 Asia highlights

From Marcos’ snub of Filipino-Americans to why Japanese are shunning passports, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

An activist holds up a cardboard cutout depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s face with the body of a dog during a demonstration in front of the US Department of State in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Sweden

China’s birth crisis subsidies, Shaolin head defrocked: SCMP daily highlights

From the battle for the world’s most powerful dam to Beijing’s fears for China’s birth rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Sweden

Trump eyes China visit, airport lounge’s controversial policy: 5 weekend reads

From extending the US and China’s tariff pause to an airport lounge’s controversial policy, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Taiwan

China’s crystal breakthrough; debate over role in Arctic: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s ‘mediation role’ in Thai-Cambodian conflict to Trump’s Artic push stirring debate in China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Chinese researchers have created the world’s largest barium gallium selenide (BGSe) crystal which measures 60mm. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Thailand

Beijing, EU agree on plan; Nvidia CEO captivates at China expo: 7 highlights

From border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia to China’s mega dam construction, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The EU and China found some common ground at Thursday’s summit. Photo: AFP

US’ ‘anti-Beijing trade plan’, China’s oversupply problem: SCMP daily highlights

From the US trying to outmanoeuvre Beijing with trade to China’s incinerator oversupply, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Hong Kong

Djokovic reveals health tips, TV heartthrob Adam Cheng: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a woman successfully prioritising her health to six Hong Kong hotels for staycations, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.

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