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China-Africa relations
Why the Chinese yuan could soon be Africa’s most important currency
The continent’s banks are signing up for China’s Swift alternative, smoothing transactions and potentially avoiding sanctions.
16 Aug 2026 - 2:54PM
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Animals
Lions, tigers from notorious Argentine zoo begin journey to wildlife sanctuaries
15 Aug 2026 - 9:43AM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong murder suspect faces retrial after jury deadlocks on psychosis defence
13 Aug 2026 - 3:52AM
Singapore
On This Day
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Singapore wins first ever Olympic gold in 2016 – SCMP archive
On this day 10 years ago, Joseph Schooling outswam Michael Phelps to bring Singapore its first Olympic gold medal.
12 Aug 2026 - 2:30PM
Lesotho
South Africa mine dump collapse kills 14 illegal miners
Rescue operations are under way near Rustenburg after disused platinum dump collapses on group digging for precious metals.
12 Aug 2026 - 3:57AM
Hong Kong courts
Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim.
8 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM
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China-Africa relations
What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’.
7 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM
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China trade
Opinion
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China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines
Far from stifling development, China’s export portfolio indicates a positive-sum diffusion of industrial growth.
31 Jul 2026 - 5:30AM
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United States
US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong
Errant slide contained watermark signaling graphic was generated using OpenAI tools during State Department presentation.
31 Jul 2026 - 11:36AM
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China-Africa relations
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally.
29 Jul 2026 - 5:01PM
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China-Africa relations
Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree
Chinese universities emerge as a promising option as they rise up the rankings and Washington tightens visa rules.
29 Jul 2026 - 3:38PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic markets
Trade Development Council has revamped corporate structure to better help firms in six new industry clusters, chairman Frederick Ma says.
24 Jul 2026 - 11:11PM
Law
Legal Tales
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Everything you never wanted to know about hosting the World Cup
Why lawyers have to keep their eye on the ball when nations become eager to host the next Fifa World Cup.
16 Jul 2026 - 9:30AM
China-Africa relations
How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa
Compliance inquiries surge as broad range of industries at risk, spanning mining, banking, telecoms, technology, energy and infrastructure.
11 Jul 2026 - 3:36PM
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Brics
Opinion
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What the Iran war has revealed about Brics+
Those arguing that the conflict has exposed the grouping as a failure misunderstand its role.
9 Jul 2026 - 5:30AM
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China-Africa relations
China’s port role in Africa extends far beyond docks: study
The Africa Centre for Strategic Studies says Chinese firms are deeply embedded across the continent’s maritime networks.
4 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
G20 summit in Miami perfect ‘backdrop for Trump-Xi meeting’: sources
Get-together would cap year with China hosting the Apec leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen in November before the US stages G20 just weeks later.
2 Jul 2026 - 6:15AM
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Malawi
Thousands protest in South Africa against immigration
Amid high unemployment, and a growing global backlash against foreigners, organisers want them to leave. 25,000 have already done so.
30 Jun 2026 - 6:58PM
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China-Africa relations
China and Africa’s evolving partnership
From funding vital infrastructure and industrial growth to a growing wave of cultural exchange, ties between Beijing and Africa are entering a new phase. In this ongoing series, we explore the deepening economic, cultural and diplomatic relations between China and African countries.
27 Jun 2026 - 9:04AM
Architecture and design
The tea towel’s luxe transformation, from kitchen staple to Burberry styles
From hand-printed Italian linens to Hong Kong keepsakes, the dishcloth has transcended its humble origins to become a genuine design object.
20 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM
China-Africa relations
More and more Africans want to learn Chinese. But who will teach them?
African nations are adding Chinese to their national curricula, but the roll-out is hampered by a lack of qualified teachers.
19 Jun 2026 - 4:56PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark
Saar accused Kallas of ‘acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness’ by reportedly comparing Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime.
18 Jun 2026 - 7:40PM
US, Israel war on Iran
China urged to boost navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply
Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
China-Latin America relations
Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race: Lula adviser
Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:32AM
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Spain
Pope Leo’s plane grounded, so Spain’s king gives him a ride
The pontiff flew back to Rome on the monarch’s private jet after the papal aircraft’s engine failed to start.
13 Jun 2026 - 3:49AM
Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires
Musk is world’s first trillionaire – what could he buy with all that money?
The SpaceX boss has reached a level of wealth that is hard to understand in real terms. But we’re going to try.
13 Jun 2026 - 3:08AM
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MTR Corporation
Letters
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Why South Africa should consider replicating Hong Kong’s MTR model
Readers discuss the appeal of the MTR’s ‘rail plus property’ model, the remarkable symmetries in Chinese and Indian cultures, and Macau’s tourism revival.
12 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
Africa
Manhunt in South Africa for attackers who killed 12 in mass shooting
More than 10 gunmen ambushed a Johannesburg informal settlement, leaving nine others wounded in a late-night rampage.
10 Jun 2026 - 4:46PM
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