Meta to challenge China’s open-weight AI dominance amid US regulatory fears
Meta’s renewed push into open-source models aims to attract US businesses wary of the regulatory risks associated with adopting Chinese AI
· Xinmei Shen
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Former Guangdong governor Zhu Senlin, enforcer of southern reform, dies at 95
Zhu is remembered as a pragmatic, steady administrator who steered Guangdong through critical decades of reform and opening-up
· William Zheng
Former Guangdong governor Zhu Senlin, enforcer of southern reform, dies at 95
Zhu is remembered as a pragmatic, steady administrator who steered Guangdong through critical decades of reform and opening-up
· William Zheng
Compal bets on expansion in Taiwan, Vietnam and US for AI servers
Compal's new AI server factory in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The contract PC maker is looking to tap demand for AI infrastructure. (Photo by Lauly Li)
· Staff Writer
2 ex-Chinese military officers arrested over alleged eavesdropping, leaks
SUWON, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Two former Chinese military officers have been arrested for allegedly eavesdropping on communications from fighter jets near a South Korean military base and leaking classified material related to South Korea-U.S. military exercises, police said Tuesday.
· Lee Haye-ah
Spy Cams On UK Navy Drones Secretly Transmitted Data To China
An investigation into surveillance equipment fitted to Royal Navy unmanned vessels has raised concerns over military supply-chain security after cameras containing Chinese-made components were found communicating with an internet address in China.
· Tyler Durden
Police deploy drones, ‘stealth cars’ as 10 drivers arrested for alleged street racing
Nine men and a woman, aged between 25 and 51, arrested between August 3 and 10 over dangerous driving on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Bypass
· Cannix Yau
Police deploy drones, ‘stealth cars’ as 10 drivers arrested for alleged street racing
Nine men and a woman, aged between 25 and 51, arrested between August 3 and 10 over dangerous driving on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Bypass
· Cannix Yau
‘Did a Chinese steal your job?’ US Congress panel faces discrimination backlash
Congressional panel seeks complaints from US academics, but critics call its focus on Chinese applicants a “disgrace”
· Khushboo Razdan
‘Did a Chinese steal your job?’ US Congress panel faces discrimination backlash
Congressional panel seeks complaints from US academics, but critics call its focus on Chinese applicants a “disgrace”
· Khushboo Razdan
Former Thai MP arrested after shooting leaves an official dead, another person injured | South China Morning Post
The attack comes days after deadly school shooting that has renewed debate about gun control in Thailand.
West PH Sea: Hontiveros seeks Senate probe into PH-China Ayungin deal
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has pushed for a Senate inquiry into the so-called “provisional understanding” between the Philippine government and China on resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal.
· Dianne Sampang
Claims state subsidies caused China’s industrial overcapacity a deliberate smear: scholar
In People’s Daily commentary piece, Cui Fan says ‘reasonable industrial subsidies … are a globally recognised and legitimate policy tool’
· Sherry Wang
Claims state subsidies caused China’s industrial overcapacity a deliberate smear: scholar
In People’s Daily commentary piece, Cui Fan says ‘reasonable industrial subsidies … are a globally recognised and legitimate policy tool’
· Sherry Wang
Renewables firm up China's status as Bangladesh's top power investor
China contributes over 50% of total investment in Bangladesh's renewable energy sector, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near highs as central banks keep buying
Sovereign-debt risks and reserve diversification seen helping revive investor optimism in the precious-metals market
· Zhang Shidong
Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near highs as central banks keep buying
Sovereign-debt risks and reserve diversification seen helping revive investor optimism in the precious-metals market
· Zhang Shidong
Despite extreme climate, China’s 2,000-year-old rock art owes survival to post-partum blood
New study finds Huashan rock art formations were made using a mix of lime, red clay and blood
· Kevin McSpadden
Despite extreme climate, China’s 2,000-year-old rock art owes survival to post-partum blood
New study finds Huashan rock art formations were made using a mix of lime, red clay and blood
· Kevin McSpadden
Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in August 2026, the Fire Monkey month?
The Monkey – with famous examples like Celine Dion and Justin Timberlake – possesses a strong drive, but as we enter autumn, the stars are urging us to pause and reflect
· Jill Lander
Brics’ ‘stiffest test’: can India, China rally bloc to resolve Strait of Hormuz crisis?
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy
· Biman Mukherji
Brics’ ‘stiffest test’: can India, China rally bloc to resolve Strait of Hormuz crisis?
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy
· Biman Mukherji
N. Korea joins China, Russia in criticizing Japan, deepens military ties
Strategic cooperation between North Korea, China and Russia appears to be deepening: recent reports speculate Pyongyang and Moscow have increased military cooperation, while Pyongyang echoes its allies' criticism of Japanese defense policies.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Dreame Technology to launch next-gen Aqua20 Ultra Roller
Chinese home appliance maker Dreame Technology said Tuesday it will launch its next-generation premium robot vacuum cleaner, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, in South Korea, featuring a combination of high-temperature steam and a hot-water roller mop.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Hong Kong considers lowering heat-stress warning thresholds amid criticism
Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning failed to rise during city’s hottest day on record
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong considers lowering heat-stress warning thresholds amid criticism
Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning failed to rise during city’s hottest day on record
· Emily Hung
Today in Korean history
1966 -- In an editorial in its main newspaper, the Rodong Sinmun, North Korea promulgates the policy of "juche," meaning self-reliance, claiming ideological independence from its allies -- the Soviet Union and China -- at that time.
· Lee Minji
Typhoon Dolphin: Beijing braces for one-third of its annual rainfall as storm sweeps China
More than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China over the weekend as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall
· Guardian staff and agencies
Hundreds more flights are canceled as Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern China
BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai airports canceled hundreds of flights on Monday as Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day.
· Yonhap
Man arrested for allegedly doxxing 2 former associates in failed restaurant business
Wholesale food supplier posted personal details of restaurant owner and consultant after dealings turned sour, Hong Kong privacy watchdog says
· Emily Hung
Man arrested for allegedly doxxing 2 former associates in failed restaurant business
Wholesale food supplier posted personal details of restaurant owner and consultant after dealings turned sour, Hong Kong privacy watchdog says
· Emily Hung
Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
A Chinese rocket, the Long March 7A, failed and exploded on its 10 August launch in Wenchang, Hainan, China.
Tesla faces uphill battle for FSD entry as China rewrites self-driving car rules: analysts
Data regulation is a key issue facing the US electric vehicle giant in China, according to experts
· Themis Qi
Tesla faces uphill battle for FSD entry as China rewrites self-driving car rules: analysts
Data regulation is a key issue facing the US electric vehicle giant in China, according to experts
· Themis Qi
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
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
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 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