China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prize
Wang rejects claims that the previous two decades prior to his fame were wasted, describing them as ‘a heavy snow’ that enriched his life
· Fran Lu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prize
Wang rejects claims that the previous two decades prior to his fame were wasted, describing them as ‘a heavy snow’ that enriched his life
· Fran Lu
Hong Kong woman loses HK$69m to scammers posing as mainland Chinese officials
43-year-old victim made multiple transfers after receiving calls from fraudsters claiming to be officials accusing her of committing a crime
· Veronica Qi
Hong Kong woman loses HK$69m to scammers posing as mainland Chinese officials
43-year-old victim made multiple transfers after receiving calls from fraudsters claiming to be officials accusing her of committing a crime
· Veronica Qi
Cierra el aeropuerto en Okinawa mientras el tifón Dolphin se acerca al sur de Japón
TOKIO (AP) — El tifón Dolphin pasó el viernes por las remotas islas del sur de Japón, lo que provocó el cierre del principal aeropuerto de Okinawa y la suspensión de todos los vuelos de entrada y salida, al tiempo que obligó a cientos de personas a refugiarse en centros de evacuación.
‘Sephora kids’ and social media: how to protect Hong Kong teens from appearance anxiety
Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?
· Heidi Yeung
How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety
Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?
· Heidi Yeung
Hormuz closure clouds China's crude imports after they hit a 3-month high in July
China's crude oil imports climbed to the highest level in three months in July, though the recovery may be short-lived with the waterway shut again and domestic demand still soft.
· Anniek Bao
Lee names China expert Kim Heung-kyu diplomatic academy chief
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
13 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coast
Coastal provinces halt shipping and activities and evacuate fishermen as storm targets Zhejiang and Fujian
· Phoebe Zhang
13 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coast
Coastal provinces halt shipping and activities and evacuate fishermen as storm targets Zhejiang and Fujian
· Phoebe Zhang
Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks after record sell-offs
Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline
· Zhang Shidong
Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks after record sell-offs
Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline
· Zhang Shidong
China exports slow in July despite high-tech product demand
A vendor puts price tag on the ear rings for sale at her store in Beijing, China on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approached Japan’s southern remote islands on Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.
Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades
Union makes announcement in social media post on Thursday, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades
Union makes announcement in social media post on Thursday, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics
· Connor Mycroft
Weak yen boosts Japan automaker profits, easing Middle East, China stress
Japanese automakers are struggling to deal with uncertain markets in the Middle East and China. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong tourism sector urges action with visitor spending 44% below 2018 level
Lawmaker Perry Yiu calls for more events and cross-border cooperation as visitor spending falls from HK$353b in 2018 to HK$197.5b last year
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong tourism sector urges action with visitor spending 44% below 2018 level
Lawmaker Perry Yiu calls for more events and cross-border cooperation as visitor spending falls from HK$353b in 2018 to HK$197.5b last year
· Edith Lin
Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises that are running from August 5th to 14th.
How Curry and Pepper showed Stephen Chow’s comedy genius before superstardom arrived
The 1990 buddy cop film was released less than three months before All for the Winner turned Stephen Chow into a superstar in Hong Kong
· Richard James Havis
How Curry and Pepper showed Stephen Chow’s comedy genius before superstardom arrived
The 1990 buddy cop film was released less than three months before All for the Winner turned Stephen Chow into a superstar in Hong Kong
· Richard James Havis
Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom
DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree
· Wency Chen
Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom
DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree
· Wency Chen
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’
· Jevans Nyabiage
What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’
· Jevans Nyabiage
Temperatures could hit 36 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong over extremely hot weekend
Observatory warns residents to take precautions against heatstroke as extremely hot weather to persist under influence of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin
· Kate Chan
Temperatures could hit 36 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong over extremely hot weekend
Observatory warns residents to take precautions against heatstroke as extremely hot weather to persist under influence of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin
· Kate Chan
Heat resilience should be baked into buildings across Hong Kong
Readers discuss heat-resilient building design as public health policy, and how to better safeguard teachers’ and students’ well-being
· Letters
Heat resilience should be baked into buildings across Hong Kong
Readers discuss heat-resilient building design as public health policy, and how to better safeguard teachers’ and students’ well-being
· Letters
PH, Australia condemn China’s South China Sea moves, deepen defense ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia on Friday condemned China’s recent actions against Philippine vessels in the South China and said they were moving closer to a new defense agreement to strengthen military cooperation.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
AI boom softens blow from China's July trade slowdown
Southeast Asia and the European Union continue to absorb more Chinese goods. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong preferred base as Chinese SOEs consolidate overseas accounts in treasury hubs
City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland
· Daisy Wu
Hong Kong preferred base as Chinese SOEs consolidate overseas accounts in treasury hubs
City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland
· Daisy Wu
Where to see Emirati artists abroad, from New York’s Guggenheim to Venice Biennale | The National
From the US and UK to China, Emirati artists have been displaying their work in a varied range of venues, from major museums and galleries to biennales and public spaces. The art ranges from responses to pertinent issues including technology and environmental damage to abstraction and reflections on the region’s ric…
· Saeed Saeed
Residents sign directives as new end-of-life law takes effect in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
The Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance empowers terminally ill patients to refuse life-prolonging care, and protects medical workers who honour their decisions.
China's exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates; imports cool
China's exports rose more than expected in July, though growth eased from June's blistering pace, with global demand for high-tech components helping absorb the country's goods.
· Anniek Bao
‘Kids’ nemesis’: Chinese vlogger uses ‘recycling’ approach to help children drop bad habits
Yan’s videos provide parents with a low-cost ‘emotional remedy’ for their educational worries, according to a teacher
· Fran Lu
‘Kids’ nemesis’: Chinese vlogger uses ‘recycling’ approach to help children drop bad habits
Yan’s videos provide parents with a low-cost ‘emotional remedy’ for their educational worries, according to a teacher
· Fran Lu
DeepSeek, state oil giant back humanoid robot maker Unitree's $900m IPO
A child interacts with a Unitree quadruped robot at the company's store in Beijing on Aug. 1. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
No.1 Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto
TORONTO, Canada — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4.
· Agence France-Presse
Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to bite
Some 49 per cent of those polled see China as a rival or adversary while just 38 per cent see the nation in positive terms, new survey finds
· Finbarr Bermingham
Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to bite
Some 49 per cent of those polled see China as a rival or adversary while just 38 per cent see the nation in positive terms, new survey finds
· Finbarr Bermingham
China’s bamboo growth model vs. India’s eucalyptus growth model
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· Bhim Bhurtel
China is dominating the EV market. Now it wants to do the same with robots
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· Lisa Visentin
China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identity
In quest to win trust of Asian neighbours, Beijing is intensifying its rhetoric against Tokyo’s changing defence posture
· Carol Yang
China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identity
In quest to win trust of Asian neighbours, Beijing is intensifying its rhetoric against Tokyo’s changing defence posture
· Carol Yang