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Tourism
Stunning sunrises, sea goddesses on Star Cruises’ Hong Kong comeback voyage
Star Cruises will make 45 trips from Hong Kong in 2025, to Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines. We joined its first one, to Taiwan.
16 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
China’s Communist Party
Beijing scholars map out Taiwan’s post-reunification governance, including force
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European Union
Opinion
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The EU is doing itself no trade favours in pushing China on Russia
16 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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United Nations
Trump’s pick for United Nations ambassador wants to ‘make the UN great again’
The ex-national security adviser tells Senate China must be confronted at the world body, which still treats it as a ‘developing nation’.
16 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM
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SCMP Highlights
China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights
From Chinese economy beating forecasts to Australian prime minister’s visit to China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
15 Jul 2025 - 9:18PM
China-Japan relations
Taiwan tensions may heighten, Japan defence report says
Tokyo’s annual white paper cites ‘unprecedented’ security challenge as China rapidly modernises PLA.
15 Jul 2025 - 7:53PM
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US-China relations
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Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing
William Lai could visit New York and Texas on his way to South America, sources say, at a time when US-China relations are already tense.
15 Jul 2025 - 5:04PM
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US-China relations
If the US wants Japan, Australia to commit to Taiwan role, will they agree?
Public pledges from the Asia-Pacific allies unlikely, observers say, with efforts to pressure them seen as signs of ‘weakening’ confidence.
15 Jul 2025 - 11:52AM
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Paraguay
Paraguay president vows to defend Taiwan ties ‘with all its strength’
Ahead of expected visit by Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te, Peña defends ties as business leaders and opposition lawmakers have pushed for a pivot to Beijing.
15 Jul 2025 - 7:39AM
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Mainland China
Taiwan live-streams Han Kuang navy mine deployment as troops test metro tactics
Navy exercise aimed at deterring potential amphibious PLA operations is broadcast to showcase island’s defensive readiness.
14 Jul 2025 - 8:21PM
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Insurance
Retiring AIA chairman Edmund Tse reflects on 64 years with the insurer
Tse presided over the company’s blockbuster IPO and return to mainland China in a career that began in 1961 with a monthly salary of US$76.90.
15 Jul 2025 - 11:10AM
First Mention
When a Hong Kong drug queen escaped from a police station
Within an hour of being arrested over a HK$1 million heroin seizure, the suspect escaped from a police station, the Post reported.
13 Jul 2025 - 10:15AM
Chinese overseas
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What’s in a Singaporean Chinese name? It’s a long story
In the US, I’ve been assumed to be Taiwanese, mainland Chinese or Korean. It’s like watching people play charades using my business card.
14 Jul 2025 - 12:30PM
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South China Sea
Wang Yi dismisses South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ ahead of ninth anniversary
Chinese foreign minister says ruling was ‘manipulated by external powers’, while embassy in Manila dismisses it as ‘political circus’.
12 Jul 2025 - 4:43PM
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US-China relations
US, China must find ‘correct way’ to get along, Wang tells Rubio
On Asean sidelines in Kuala Lumpur, US secretary of state says odds of presidents Xi and Trump meeting this year are high.
11 Jul 2025 - 8:36PM
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US-China relations
Rubio-Wang meet, China GDP, Nvidia and more
This week: Marco Rubio meets Wang Yi, Donald Trump revives tariff war, EU seeks to reduce reliance on China. Next week: China’s economy may slow, Nvidia’s Huang in China, Australian PM discusses Port Darwin and more.
11 Jul 2025 - 5:30PM
Hong Kong courts
3 in Hong Kong remanded in custody for allegedly seeking secession
Trio, which includes 15-year-old secondary student, allegedly tied to Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, based in Taiwan.
11 Jul 2025 - 5:28PM
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Taiwan debuts US-made Abrams tanks during live-fire drills
Taiwanese military tests new M1A2T tanks during annual Han Kang exercise in show of force aimed at boosting morale, combat readiness
11 Jul 2025 - 4:21PM
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The Philippines
No more Alice Guos? Philippine lawmaker seeks new law against fake citizenship
Sherwin Gatchalian says the bill is a priority for Congress to pass, but analysts warn Manila must tackle patronage politics as well.
11 Jul 2025 - 3:49PM
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United States
Taiwan debuts US-made Abrams tanks during live-fire drills as PLA flexes muscles
Taiwanese military tests new M1A2T tanks during annual Han Kuang Exercise in show of force aimed at boosting morale, combat readiness.
11 Jul 2025 - 4:38PM
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Taiwan economy
Taiwan ramps up war games amid US-China squeeze
Unprecedented defence drills in Taiwan are taking place against growing military might in China and doubts about US President Donald Trump’s commitment to the island.
10 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Open Questions series
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Li and Browne on lack of trust in US-China relationship
Professor Li Cheng and Andrew Browne discuss how a lack of trust on both sides is hampering US-China ties, the potential for a trade deal and the differences between the two nations’ leaders.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:31PM
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong police arrest 4 linked to Taiwan-based group for alleged subversion
Boy, 15, among detained members of Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, established in Taiwan last November.
10 Jul 2025 - 9:46PM
TSMC
TSMC revenue climbs 39% in latest sign of AI spending boom
The chipmaker for Nvidia and Apple saw sales climb to US$32 billion for the three months, based on its reported monthly revenue.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:16PM
Military
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Taiwan’s largest and longest-ever military drill
10 Jul 2025 - 3:35PM
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SCMP Highlights
China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights
From Brazil and India uniting against Trump to China’s ‘great green wall’ in Inner Mongolia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
9 Jul 2025 - 10:44PM
Mainland China
Taiwan’s biggest-ever military drills aim for real-time combat realism
Expanded Han Kuang Exercise is simulating a prolonged PLA attack with a ‘scenario-driven, no spoiler’ approach, officials say.
10 Jul 2025 - 6:56PM
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Mainland China
Export ban for Taiwan firms a stern warning for separatist forces: Beijing
The new rules on dual-use items will affect eight companies, including suppliers to the Taiwanese military.
9 Jul 2025 - 4:19PM
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