US organ donation organisation’s shutdown invokes Chinese students’ worst fears
Network for Hope, which assists millions of American donor recipients, is accused of harvesting organs from living patients
· Shi Huang
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Network for Hope, which assists millions of American donor recipients, is accused of harvesting organs from living patients
· Shi Huang
‘I was threatened’: Indonesian school meal scheme leaves remote kitchen investors in debt | South China Morning Post
Payments have become more uncertain since the National Nutrition Agency’s former chief was arrested on corruption allegations in June.
Chinese national jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visit
The man stole over US$78,000 in jewellery from a Capella hotel suite, Sentosa and Serangoon properties a day after arriving on holiday
· CNA
Chinese national jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visit
The man stole over US$78,000 in jewellery from a Capella hotel suite, Sentosa and Serangoon properties a day after arriving on holiday
· CNA
Man admits molesting girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter, taking over 200 photos, videos
Hong Kong judge condemns 47-year-old’s ‘despicable and sickening’ acts, orders psychologist’s report ahead of August 31 sentencing
· Fiona Chow
Man admits molesting girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter, taking over 200 photos, videos
Hong Kong judge condemns 47-year-old’s ‘despicable and sickening’ acts, orders psychologist’s report ahead of August 31 sentencing
· Fiona Chow
PH will not allow attacks on Taiwan from its soil, says Marcos
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· Bea Cupin
China denies espionage and foreign interference in New Zealand
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Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk
The future of India's first semiconductor plant and the country's ambition to replace China as a major supplier to Apple face growing uncertainty after Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said he would no longer seek another term.
· Priyanka Salve
New Trump tariffs set to hit Ukraine’s drone export ambitions
US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, potentially complicating Ukraine’s plans to expand UAV sales to Washington. Under a proclamation signed on Thursday, drones weighing more than 25 kg and those equipped with thermal imagers will face tariffs of 100%, along wi…
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, potentially complicating Ukraine’s plans to expand UAV sales to Washington. Under a proclamation signed on Thursday, drones weighing more than 25 kg and those equipped with thermal imagers will face tariffs of 100%, along wi…
· RT
China, Indonesia, Taiwan: the naval question Jakarta has to answer
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· Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, Bradley K. Martin
China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs
China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification.
· REUTERS
Rich Chinese embrace domestic high-end EVs as tech and driving experience eclipse prestige
Younger, professionally diverse Chinese are turning to local brands for technology and qualities once tied to foreign marques
· He Huifeng
Rich Chinese embrace domestic high-end EVs as tech and driving experience eclipse prestige
Younger, professionally diverse Chinese are turning to local brands for technology and qualities once tied to foreign marques
· He Huifeng
China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference
Chinese embassy hits back at espionage claims, alleging Wellington was serving as a ‘pawn for anti-China forces’
· Shi Jiangtao
China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference
Chinese embassy hits back at espionage claims, alleging Wellington was serving as a ‘pawn for anti-China forces’
· Shi Jiangtao
The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformer
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death
· SCMP
The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformer
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death
· SCMP
How did Typhoon Dolphin unleash extreme rainfall deep inland across China? | South China Morning Post
The storm travelled more than 6,000km (3,730 miles) across the Pacific Ocean and held its strength to become one of China’s most significant weather events in years.
Shein eyes a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals
· Zoe SL Chan
Shein eyes a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals
· Zoe SL Chan
Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows
MARCOS JR. President Ferdinand Marcos presides the Philippine Space Council meeting on June 2, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth
· Zoey Zhang
Volkswagen's China comeback faces fresh doubts as sales slide
A Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 electric vehicle, co-developed with Xpeng, rolls out of a production line at the Volkswagen Anhui factory in Hefei on Feb. 4. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth
· Zoey Zhang
Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba’s support – sources
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
SMIC weighs more capacity as AI-related chip demand exceeds forecasts
China’s largest foundry says shortages are spreading to mature-node chips, with some AI-driven demand visible through the end of 2027
· Howard Liu
China’s SMIC plans expansion as AI-related chip demand beats forecasts
China’s largest foundry says shortages are spreading to mature-node chips, with some AI-driven demand visible through the end of 2027
· Howard Liu
Actor Henry Cavill draws crowds as neon-lit set evokes memories of old Hong Kong
Fans flock for a glimpse of the British star filming new Highlander movie, as Peel Street set revives the city’s lost neon signs and outdoor dai pai dongs
· Connor Mycroft
Actor Henry Cavill draws crowds as neon-lit set evokes memories of old Hong Kong
Fans flock for a glimpse of the British star filming new Highlander movie, as Peel Street set revives the city’s lost neon signs and outdoor dai pai dongs
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong to list first Shanghai free-trade zone bond to defend yuan hub status
HKEX announces that a Shanghai Electric subsidiary is set to list a 1.5 billion yuan green bond later this month
· Daisy Wu
Hong Kong to list first Shanghai free-trade zone bond to defend yuan hub status
HKEX announces that a Shanghai Electric subsidiary is set to list a 1.5 billion yuan green bond later this month
· Daisy Wu
Taiwan drills send 'serious' message with more realism, internet throttling
A Taiwanese soldier fires a gun aboard an armored vehicle during the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Taipei on Aug. 13. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita Airport
Hong Kong tour groups in Tokyo forced to seek alternative routes, with some travellers stuck overnight in halted trains and at Narita Airport
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita Airport
Hong Kong tour groups in Tokyo forced to seek alternative routes, with some travellers stuck overnight in halted trains and at Narita Airport
· Lo Hoi-ying
Long-term child sexual abuse survivor pushes for legal reform | South China Morning Post
Advocates call for a new offence covering persistent child sexual abuse, not currently included in Hong Kong’s proposed law reforms.
China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
China built robots that can do backflips – but can they make money?
As retail excitement around the listing of China's best-known humanoid maker, Unitree Robotics, reaches fever pitch, skeptics are questioning how long it will take before these robots can move beyond running and acrobatics to perform genuinely useful work.
· Elaine Yu, Anniek Bao
How AI is helping to open a new chapter for ancient Chinese literature
The technology is being used for everything from digitising rare manuscripts to helping break down barriers to understanding classical texts
· Meredith Chen
How AI is helping to open a new chapter for ancient Chinese literature
The technology is being used for everything from digitising rare manuscripts to helping break down barriers to understanding classical texts
· Meredith Chen
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
Jamie John and Clara Murray in London
· Jamie John
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
Jamie John and Clara Murray in London
· Jamie John
Half-trillion Nvidia chip financing threatens China AI ambitions
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· Jeff Pao
Hong Kong mustn’t fall behind in recognising overseas stablecoins
Readers discuss a recognition framework for dollar-denominated stablecoins, and the significance of Beijing’s offshore insurance tax for Hong Kong
· Letters
Hong Kong mustn’t fall behind in recognising overseas stablecoins
Readers discuss a recognition framework for dollar-denominated stablecoins, and the significance of Beijing’s offshore insurance tax for Hong Kong
· Letters
‘Tiktok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat
Taiwan practiced cutting off internet for the first time on Thursday, amid concerns about the safety of the undersea cables that form its ‘digital lifeline’
· Yu Chen Li
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import duties.
· Bbcnews