Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order
China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Apple Trains Custom AI Model For China With Alibaba's Help
Apple has trained a custom large language model specifically for the Chinese market, utilizing technical support from Alibaba Group, according to Reuters.
· Tyler Durden
AIIB warns climate inaction could downgrade a third of sovereign borrowers by 2050
Delayed physical impacts to hit economies by 2050 without stronger climate policies, says Beijing-based multilateral lender
· Daisy Wu
AIIB warns climate inaction could downgrade a third of sovereign borrowers by 2050
Delayed physical impacts to hit economies by 2050 without stronger climate policies, says Beijing-based multilateral lender
· Daisy Wu
China being investigated for funding pro-Palestine marches in UK, the Telegraph reveals
China is suspected of funding pro-Palestine marches in the UK, The Telegraph revealed exclusively last week.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Beijing Wants Nvidia Out But China's AI Developers Aren't Ready
China has spent years pouring money and political capital into building a homegrown semiconductor industry. Yet when its AI companies need to train their most sophisticated models, many still turn to Nvidia, according to South China Morning Post.
· Tyler Durden
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US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race
WASHINGTON — The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing’s competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters.
· Reuters
Mexico bets on homegrown electric bus to curb China reliance
Development of the Mexican-made electric bus is now moving into full gear. (Photo by Tomohiro Ichihara)
· TOMOHIRO ICHIHARA
Chinese ship sails for Europe through Arctic
BEIJING — A Chinese container vessel has set sail for Europe through the Arctic, part of new weekly service on a route that cuts shipment times in half but which environmental groups warn could speed up the melting of polar ice.
· Agence France-Presse
A fake website and a deluge of CVs: the Australian firm embroiled in an FBI probe into alleged Chinese espionage
Exclusive: Fake consultancy impersonating Brisbane firm online is one of 13 websites seized by the US Department of Justice
· Henry Belot
Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307.
· The Associated Press
How a ‘rough’ and ‘crude’ Chinese cartoon ox went from box office zero to hero
Widely slated on its release, Nui Lai has become the summer’s most surprising smash hit despite competition from The Odyssey and Spider-Man
· Cao Jiaxuan
How a ‘rough’ and ‘crude’ Chinese cartoon ox went from box office zero to hero
Widely slated on its release, Nui Lai has become the summer’s most surprising smash hit despite competition from The Odyssey and Spider-Man
· Cao Jiaxuan
Hong Kong send Asian Games table tennis warning after Europe Smash silver linings
City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month
· Paul McNamara
Hong Kong send Asian Games table tennis warning after Europe Smash silver linings
City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month
· Paul McNamara
More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac
Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says
· Frank Chen
More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac
Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says
· Frank Chen
China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report
Hengli Group, a Chinese company that employs over 300,000 people and earns over $100 billion per year, is a primary importer of Iranian crude oil, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing industry analysts, shipping brokers, and the US Treasury.
· TZVI JASPER
Communist Party of China invokes Jiang’s legacy in call to rally round Xi’s leadership
Article in People’s Daily marking the former leader’s centenary stressed the importance of unity when navigating ‘rough waters’
· Alyssa Chen
Communist Party invokes Jiang’s legacy in call to rally round Xi’s leadership
Article in People’s Daily marking the former leader’s centenary stressed the importance of unity when navigating ‘rough waters’
· Alyssa Chen
Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crime
Suspects arrested for various alleged offences such as disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons, deception and assault
· Danny Mok
Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crime
Suspects arrested for various alleged offences such as disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons, deception and assault
· Danny Mok
University of Hong Kong, CityU secure spots in global university top 100
HKU up five spots to 62nd, CityU jumps to 95th in Academic Ranking of World Universities
· Theodora Yu
University of Hong Kong, CityU secure spots in global university top 100
HKU up five spots to 62nd, CityU jumps to 95th in Academic Ranking of World Universities
· Theodora Yu
From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime use
Defence researcher at top planning agency says Beijing should draw lessons from the Falklands conflict to commandeer commercial vessels
· Liu Zhen
From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime use
Defence researcher at top planning agency says Beijing should draw lessons from the Falklands conflict to commandeer commercial vessels
· Liu Zhen
Could Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show be a pangolin?
Poppy’s storyline will include nods to life in Hong Kong and see her cross paths with other beloved Pixar characters
· Leopold Chen
Could Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show be a pangolin?
Poppy’s storyline will include nods to life in Hong Kong and see her cross paths with other beloved Pixar characters
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong ex-regulator manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files
Tong Ka-lei, 39, former SFC enforcement division manager, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain under the Crimes Ordinance
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong ex-regulator manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files
Tong Ka-lei, 39, former SFC enforcement division manager, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain under the Crimes Ordinance
· Danny Mok
Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisem…
· SCMP Staff
Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisem…
· SCMP Staff
Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running
From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first
· Lo Hoi-ying
Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running
From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies
Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies
Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately
· Leopold Chen
China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral
The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday
· Amber Wang
China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral
The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday
· Amber Wang
17 arrested, HK$3.67m seized in crackdown on scam group using Malaysian ‘runners’
Police say arrests connected to phone scams that targeted 22 people and resulted in losses of HK$2.5 million between June and August
· Emily Hung
Chinese swimming fans excited about Yu Yiting’s prospects after win over world record-holder
Zhejiang swimmer beats Canada’s Summer McIntosh to win 200m individual medley at Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday night in record time
· SCMP Sport
Chinese swimming fans excited about Yu Yiting’s prospects after win over world record-holder
Zhejiang swimmer beats Canada’s Summer McIntosh to win 200m individual medley at Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday night in record time
· SCMP Sport
Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance
Scientists from Shenzhen University used data studying teenagers’ responses to facial expressions to identify possible warning signs
· Shi Huang
Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance
Scientists from Shenzhen University used data studying teenagers’ responses to facial expressions to identify possible warning signs
· Shi Huang
Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empire
From Tesla to SpaceX, Starlink and Neuralink, Chinese companies are giving – or trying to give – Elon Musk’s firms a run for their money
· Christina Zhao
Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empire
From Tesla to SpaceX, Starlink and Neuralink, Chinese companies are giving – or trying to give – Elon Musk’s firms a run for their money
· Christina Zhao
Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji
Flags will be lowered on Tuesday at government headquarters, Government House, border crossings and Hong Kong airport
· Theodora Yu