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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China 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
Typhoon Dim-sum: how Hong Kong put a tasty snack on the storm map
A new name has been added to the list of future tropical cyclones for the Asia-Pacific region, including one with a culinary twist
· Natasha May
Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?
An increasingly risk-averse culture and a lack of early-stage support may push young start-up founders to look overseas, critics warn
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?
An increasingly risk-averse culture and a lack of early-stage support may push young start-up founders to look overseas, critics warn
· Leopold Chen
China y EEUU chocan en Argentina mientras Milei busca el equilibrio con ambas potencias
El presidente argentino Javier Milei pronuncia un discurso en la ceremonia de inauguración de la exposición anual de la Sociedad Rural en Buenos Aires, Argentina, el domingo 26 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
· Clara Preve
Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding, Hong Kong trading push
Rising demand from central banks to drive a rebound despite temporary downside pressure from energy and interest rates, Goldman Sachs says
· Julie Zhang
Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding
Rising demand from central banks to drive a rebound despite temporary downside pressure from energy and interest rates, Goldman Sachs says
· Julie Zhang
Shaoxing wine goes upmarket: Dongqu’s luxury touch elevates the Chinese pantry staple
Forget cooking wine. One ambitious producer is betting that one of China’s oldest ferments deserves a place among the world’s great fine wines
· Gavin Yeung
Will Dongqu redefine Shaoxing wine’s place in haute cuisine?
Forget cooking wine. One ambitious producer is betting that one of China’s oldest ferments deserves a place among the world’s great fine wines
· Gavin Yeung
New scams in Hong Kong should prompt fresh vigilance
With the authorities issuing no fewer than five alerts related to deception schemes on a single day this week, it’s clear more needs to be done
· SCMP Editorial
New scams in Hong Kong should prompt fresh vigilance
With the authorities issuing no fewer than five alerts related to deception schemes on a single day this week, it’s clear more needs to be done
· SCMP Editorial
The Chinese sex worker who built an empire in America’s Old West
Ah Toy rose from new immigrant to madam running a chain of successful brothels, fighting racism, sexism and the authorities on the way
· Ashlyn Chak
The Chinese sex worker who built an empire in America’s Old West
Ah Toy rose from new immigrant to madam running a chain of successful brothels, fighting racism, sexism and the authorities on the way
· Ashlyn Chak
From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets
Hong Kong’s sovereign debt debut, SpaceX’s first public earnings and shifting energy markets are all in the spotlight
· Judy Xue
From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets
Hong Kong’s sovereign debt debut, SpaceX’s first public earnings and shifting energy markets are all in the spotlight
· Judy Xue
US sets 15% polysilicon tariff, price floors to challenge China’s dominance
Measures targeting a key material for solar panels and semiconductors add to trade tensions ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected US visit
· Nayan Seth
US sets 15% polysilicon tariff, price floors to challenge China’s dominance
Measures targeting a key material for solar panels and semiconductors add to trade tensions ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected US visit
· Nayan Seth
China and US clash in Argentina over Huawei as President Milei balances ties
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — China and the United States are clashing diplomatically in Argentina as President Javier Milei seeks to preserve his close alliance with Washington while pursuing deeper economic ties with Beijing.
· Clara Preve
US imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon in pushback against China
The solar industry is the main consumer of polysilicon, while semiconductor chips accounted for 2.4% of annual consumption in 2025, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. © Reuters
· PAK YIU
Chinese luxury brands rise from challengers to market shapers as global houses lose lustre
A growing number of local brands are winning over premium consumers who prize craftsmanship, innovation and a high‑value sense of luxury
· Mandy Zuo
Chinese luxury brands rise from challengers to market shapers as global houses lose lustre
A growing number of local brands are winning over premium consumers who prize craftsmanship, innovation and a high‑value sense of luxury
· Mandy Zuo
Criticism of Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law is baseless
The city’s economic achievements and stability, underpinned by its security laws and an independent judiciary, speak for themselves
· Chris Tang Ping-keung
Criticism of Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law is baseless
The city’s economic achievements and stability, underpinned by its security laws and an independent judiciary, speak for themselves
· Chris Tang Ping-keung
China missile test top of agenda as Pacific diplomats meet in Fiji
SUVA, Fiji — China's recent testing of a nuclear-capable missile and wider influence in the Pacific is expected to dominate the agenda as the region's top diplomats meet for an annual confab in Fiji's capital on Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
DeepSeek Resumes $74BN Mega-Raise - Then Warns It's Jacking-Up Prices
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is looking to raise roughly 50 billion yuan at a valuation of 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) - while the company warned developers a day later that it's raising prices. The resumed funding round, first reported by Chinese business outlet Caijing (via The Standard), is expected to be sig…
· Tyler Durden
US presses China over alleged scam bosses despite growing police cooperation
Washington says Trump raised the issue with Xi as the FBI expands cooperation with Chinese police on cyberfraud
· Han Li
US presses China over alleged scam bosses despite growing police cooperation
Washington says Trump raised the issue with Xi as the FBI expands cooperation with Chinese police on cyberfraud
· Han Li
Trump announces tariffs on key component for solar panels and semiconductors
The move comes as the administration has bolstered its attempts to cut off Chinese choke points in the supply chain.
· Daniel Desrochers
US polysilicon tariffs to move solar makers to domestic materials
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· Jeff Pao
'Coded to Chinese': Hongkongers unable to list their ancestry on census night
Fri 7 Aug 2026 at 5:24am
· Jason Fang
Argentina renews US$19 billion China currency swap, brushing off Washington’s pressure
Buenos Aires locks in the yuan line until 2031, months after the US Treasury Department offered a rival facility
· Igor Patrick
Argentina renews US$19 billion China currency swap, brushing off Washington’s pressure
Buenos Aires locks in the yuan line until 2031, months after the US Treasury Department offered a rival facility
· Igor Patrick
Australian lithium miners want more value from Chinese-dominated battery supply chain
Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
· Clint Jasper
Pool at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley shut over suspected fake lifeguard credentials
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says lifeguard’s credentials do not match records held by Hong Kong China Life Saving Society
· Wynna Wong
Pool at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley shut over suspected fake lifeguard credentials
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says lifeguard’s credentials do not match records held by Hong Kong China Life Saving Society
· Wynna Wong
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West PH Sea education eyed for integration into curriculum
MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to counter pro-China “propaganda,” lawmakers on Thursday filed a bill to integrate West Philippine Sea education into the elementary, high school, and college curricula.
· John Eric Mendoza
US loses out to China in global favorability ratings
SINCE the end of World War II, the United States has enjoyed the reputation as the Earth’s most dominant nation, politically, economically and militarily.
· The Editorial Board
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon
· Roberttait
The EU’s nuclear reckoning is finally here
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
The EU’s nuclear reckoning is finally here
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Swire Pacific posts record first-half profit as investment surges to fresh high
The Hong Kong-based conglomerate saw its underlying profits soar by 48 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026
· Zhu Wenqian
Swire Pacific posts record first-half profit as investment surges to fresh high
The Hong Kong-based conglomerate saw its underlying profits soar by 48 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026
· Zhu Wenqian
China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase
Beijing honours two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year
· Liu Zhen
China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase
Beijing honours two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year
· Liu Zhen