Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthrough
Scientists use carbon nanotubes to build an internal support structure that overcomes the brittle glasslike nature of diamonds
· Zhang Tong
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthrough
Scientists use carbon nanotubes to build an internal support structure that overcomes the brittle glasslike nature of diamonds
· Zhang Tong
Northern Metropolis planning must include kindergartens and schools
Readers discuss how to make the Northern Metropolis attractive to talent, and a research project to identify the benefits of culture
· Letters
SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation
The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
· Vivian Au
SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation
The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
· Vivian Au
Why did US defence official Colby avoid mention of Scarborough Shoal in Manila speech?
Some analysts attribute the restraint to a desire to avoid antagonising Beijing ahead of next month’s expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
Why did US defence official Colby avoid mention of Scarborough Shoal in Manila speech?
Some analysts attribute the restraint to a desire to avoid antagonising Beijing ahead of next month’s expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
More than 100 people dead in Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake | South China Morning Post
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people trapped under the rubble is the priority.
Ann Hui to be honored at Busan film festival for advancing women in film
Hong Kong New Wave veteran to accept Camellia Award, presented in partnership with Chanel, at Oct. 6 opening ceremony
· Moon Ki-hoon
Hong Kong index compiler proposes adding 20 more stocks to main technology tracker
Hang Seng Indexes Company says expanded 50-constituent index would feature 10 fastest-growing companies that would not qualify by market cap
· Zoe SL Chan
Hong Kong index compiler proposes adding 20 more stocks to main technology tracker
Hang Seng Indexes Company says expanded 50-constituent index would feature 10 fastest-growing companies that would not qualify by market cap
· Zoe SL Chan
Chinese rare-earth project in Laos stumbles as industry rakes in profits
A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing in October 2025. Chinese miners of the materials are reporting strong earnings. © Reuters
· KENJI KAWASE
Chinese dad accepted into MBA programme after daughter challenges him to take exam
Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese dad accepted into MBA programme after daughter challenges him to take exam
Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow
· Zoey Zhang
How a director’s love of the speccy turned into a film about a Chinese football team
In David Gung’s first season of senior football in 1968, the speedy rover arrived at games well into the first quarter due to his work at a Chinese church on Sundays. When he won the best and fairest award that year, the club president presented him with an electric clock.
· Andrew Wu
Unitree IPO frenzy leaves Chinese retail investors with 1-in-5,500 odds
Robotics company’s US$900 million Star Market listing offers slimmer odds than recent offerings by CXMT, Moore Threads and MetaX
· Wency Chen
Unitree IPO frenzy leaves retail investors with 1-in-5,500 odds
Robotics company’s US$900 million Star Market listing offers slimmer odds than recent offerings by CXMT, Moore Threads and MetaX
· Wency Chen
The ‘provisional understanding’ with China that has caused misunderstanding
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· bcalica0379
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui to be honored at BIFF
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Hong Kong director Ann Hui will be honored at this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her contributions to empowering women in the film industry, organizers said Tuesday.
· Lee Minji
Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’
IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’
IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role
· Jess Ma
China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
· Frank Chen
China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
· Frank Chen
China’s banks look to unload more than US$8.2b in bad credit-card loans
The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
· Chelsea Yang
China’s banks look to unload US$8.2b in bad credit-card loans
The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
· Chelsea Yang
Netball, a World Cup dream and the women driving sport’s growth in Hong Kong
Connie Wong has spent more than a decade raising the game’s profile in her home city. This week’s Asian Championships at Kai Tak will help
· Paul McNamara
Netball, a World Cup dream and the women driving sport’s growth in Hong Kong
Connie Wong has spent more than a decade raising the game’s profile in her home city. This week’s Asian Championships at Kai Tak will help
· Paul McNamara
2,300-year-old wine found near Great Wall ruin reveals ancient brewing secrets
Archaeologists uncover 3.7 litres of well-preserved liquid in a Qin cemetery, confirming the use of millet-based brewing near the frontier
· Shi Huang
2,300-year-old wine found near Great Wall ruin reveals ancient brewing secrets
Archaeologists uncover 3.7 litres of well-preserved liquid in a Qin cemetery, confirming the use of millet-based brewing near the frontier
· Shi Huang
Vintage charm is blended with modern elegance in a timeless Hong Kong flat
A chance encounter at a tailor’s shop set the tone for an apartment in Central district where European antiques and bespoke detailing combine in timeless harmony
· Peta Tomlinson
Can a Hong Kong flat blend modernity with vintage charm?
A chance encounter at a tailor’s shop set the tone for an apartment in Central district where European antiques and bespoke detailing combine in timeless harmony
· Peta Tomlinson
US military bases in Pacific 'highly vulnerable' to N. Korean, Chinese missiles, drones: expert
US military bases in South Korea, Japan and other countries in the Pacific are "highly vulnerable" to North Korean and Chinese missile and drone attacks, a US expert has said, calling for efforts to strengthen air and missile defenses.
· Yonhap
Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series
In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong
· Stephen McCarty
Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series
In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong
· Stephen McCarty
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
· Evelyn Cheng
Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats peer Asia-Pacific markets
‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats peer Asia-Pacific markets
‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says
· Cheryl Arcibal
China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs
Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent
· Igor Patrick
China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs
Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent
· Igor Patrick
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
Watch: Chinese man targeted by 'flash wedding' scams
· Bbcnews
China is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?
While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
· Xinyi Wu
China is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?
While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
· Xinyi Wu
No evidence of data breach after Chinese-made component found in Navy drones, MoD says
The Royal Navy bought 20 K3 Scout surveillance drones (on the top right of the vessel), pictured here during an arms and defence exhibition in London last year
· Bbcnews
The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining
Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining
· Kalinga Seneviratne
The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining
Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining
· Kalinga Seneviratne
Dramatic Footage: Chinese Long March-7A Rocket Explodes Shortly After Liftoff
In the intensifying race to dominate the next frontier, the space economy, China's gap with the US may have widened after one of Beijing's new-generation Long March rockets exploded shortly after launch earlier today. This is great news for America's commercial and national-security space ambitions.
· Tyler Durden
Lanzamiento de cohete chino con satélite de comunicaciones sufre "anomalía", dice prensa estatal
BEIJING (AP) — El lanzamiento el lunes de un cohete de China que transportaba un satélite de comunicaciones no tuvo éxito, informó la prensa estatal, que añadió que se investigaba la causa del fallo.
· The Associated Press
TSMC takes rare step of teaming with Sony as Samsung, China rivals loom
Sony is the world leader in image sensors for smartphones and other devices. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
· Staff Writer
The China factor in the United States' $500 million move in a tiny Australian town
Published 11 August 2026 6:07am
· Sbsaustralia
North Korea-China bridge unused for over a decade is stirring
The 3-kilometer New Yalu River Bridge was completed in 2014 but has yet to open. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
· Staff Writer