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A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now. Her decision offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet, a region that is autonomous but tightly controlled by Beijing. China’s new “ethnic unity” law mandates Mandar…
Reflecting on the interview’s widespread success, Zhongshu noted, ‘a truly good interview has become a rare luxury’
Reflecting on the interview’s widespread success, Zhongshu noted, ‘a truly good interview has become a rare luxury’
Offshore trusts have long been used by China's ultra-rich to tuck away hundreds of billions of dollars outside the country. Now, a move by Beijing to tax them has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.
Gong Cha has gained popularity for its bubble tea and operates over 2,000 stores in roughly 30 countries and regions worldwide.
Three restaurateurs discuss the challenges of staying afloat in Hong Kong as more locals cross the border into Shenzhen for cheaper food
Three restaurateurs discuss the challenges of staying afloat in Hong Kong as more locals cross the border into Shenzhen for cheaper food
Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector
Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector
Discover Hong Kong’s freshest F&B openings: Tarte by RH’s caviar tarts, Flat Iron Bakery’s Wagyu sausage rolls, Ponentino’s coastal Italian dishes and The Communal’s art deco coffee atelier
Discover Hong Kong’s freshest F&B openings: Tarte by RH’s caviar tarts, Flat Iron Bakery’s Wagyu sausage rolls, Ponentino’s coastal Italian dishes and The Communal’s art deco coffee atelier
Speed and landmark design aside, the joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong checkpoint must ultimately serve the higher goal of Greater Bay Area integration
Speed and landmark design aside, the joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong checkpoint must ultimately serve the higher goal of Greater Bay Area integration
Analysts say purchase adds to signs that state-backed buyers from mainland are taking advantage of lower prices for commercial properties
Analysts say purchase adds to signs that state-backed buyers from mainland are taking advantage of lower prices for commercial properties
A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the China's People's Liberation Army Navy is pictured during a military display in the South China Sea on April 12, 2018. © Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the issue of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be a “unifying factor” among all Filipinos that should elicit unequivocal patriotism and nationalism amid dissenting opinions on Chinese aggression in the disputed waters.
It's not just Apple that is scrambling to find cheap memory alternatives to the DRAM offerings from the memory "cartel" of Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron: according to the Nikkei Asia, a trio of the world's leading PC makers - HP, Asus and Acer - have started to use small amounts of chips from China's ChangXin Memory …
ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance
ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance
Devices dispensing cooled boiled water tested positive for Legionella bacteria at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, authorities say
Devices dispensing cooled boiled water tested positive for Legionella bacteria at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, authorities say
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TOKYO — Japan needs to boost its military with a “sense of urgency and crisis,” its defense chief said on Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.
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Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow
Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow
Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play, while Moises Caicedo also looking forward to match against Italians after passing his own tough moment
Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play, while Moises Caicedo also looking forward to match against Italians after passing his own tough moment
The recent cyber breach at Indian Apple supplier Tata Electronics has become propaganda gold for Beijing, as leaders vie to keep international companies locked into China's supply chains.
Taipei to move weapons production, prepare for internet outages and adopt US ‘back briefs’ during Han Kuang drills
Taipei to move weapons production, prepare for internet outages and adopt US ‘back briefs’ during Han Kuang drills
From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026
From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026
From US arms promises to EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2026
From US arms promises to EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2026
KMB double-decker on route 86 lost rear left wheel which struck and dented metal railing, which in turn hit the boy as he waited for a bus
KMB double-decker on route 86 lost rear left wheel which struck and dented metal railing, which in turn hit the boy as he waited for a bus
The Trump administration is preparing to slap import bans on Chinese optical transceivers, targeting a critical component for US data centers as White House officials seek to protect infrastructure supporting the AI boom from Chinese espionage, Reuters reported.
Child was inoculated and had not travelled but household contact had earlier tested positive for influenza and recovered
Child was inoculated and had not travelled but household contact had earlier tested positive for influenza and recovered
Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship
Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship
Between American-secured diffusion and Chinese developmental multilateralism, middle powers have space to make their presence felt
Between American-secured diffusion and Chinese developmental multilateralism, middle powers have space to make their presence felt
Viral video on social media triggered criticism, prompting Water Supplies Department to launch investigation.
After China’s false claims of having conducted naval drills in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirms monitoring Chinese warships last July 31 and Aug. 1, 2026. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesman for the West Philippine Sea on Aug. 4 confirmed sighting …