High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in Shanghai
Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus
· Alice Li
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Newest first · UTC+11:00High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in Shanghai
Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus
· Alice Li
A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archive
As A Better Tomorrow celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look back at how the film redefined the Hong Kong action genre
· Miguel Enriquez
A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archive
As A Better Tomorrow celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look back at how the film redefined the Hong Kong action genre
· Miguel Enriquez
China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
· Ben Jiang
China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
· Ben Jiang
Juventus star fresh for Hong Kong after family consolation eased World Cup blow
Pierre Kalulu profiting from break after 49 starts last term, at ease with sacrificing Lyon dream because he has ‘perfect image in my head’
· Paul McNamara
Juventus star fresh for Hong Kong after family consolation eased World Cup blow
Pierre Kalulu profiting from break after 49 starts last term, at ease with sacrificing Lyon dream because he has ‘perfect image in my head’
· Paul McNamara
Former Hong Kong prison officer jailed for 3 years over brutal attack on inmate
Tam Lik-chung repeatedly assaulted the victim with a stick at Pik Uk Prison in 2023, causing the inmate to suffer from rectal bleeding
· Fiona Chow
Former Hong Kong prison officer jailed for 3 years over brutal attack on inmate
Tam Lik-chung repeatedly assaulted the victim with a stick at Pik Uk Prison in 2023, causing the inmate to suffer from rectal bleeding
· Fiona Chow
China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
· Julie Zhang
China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
· Julie Zhang
At least 14 dead in suicide bombing at anti-militant rally in Pakistan | South China Morning Post
No group claimed responsibility for the bombing in the northwestern town of Kabal, but suspicion is expected to fall on the Pakistani Taliban.
AI demand lifts MLCC profits — and Chinese rivals
Korean and Japanese leaders raise prices and pivot to premium products, opening lower-end market to Chinese suppliers
· Jo He-rim
China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035
A system that uses wind, solar and hydrogen energy already meets more than 60 per cent of demand at Qinling Station
· Shi Huang
China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035
A system that uses wind, solar and hydrogen energy already meets more than 60 per cent of demand at Qinling Station
· Shi Huang
Honeymooning Chinese policeman and wife save family of 5 from teetering car on slope edge
Jiangsu Police department where Fan works commends him, praising his heroism as a true reflection of the People’s Police
· Fran Lu
Honeymooning Chinese policeman and wife save family of 5 from teetering car on slope edge
Jiangsu Police department where Fan works commends him, praising his heroism as a true reflection of the People’s Police
· Fran Lu
West PH Sea: Palace backs Teodoro’s call for pro-China officials to quit
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday supported Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.’s call for government officials who side with China on issues involving the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to consider resigning from their posts.
· Luisa Cabato
CXMT nears LPDDR6 validation days after record IPO
Chinese rival closes on next-gen mobile-memory lead of Samsung, SK hynix
· Moon Joon-hyun
Alibaba's new Qwen AI model falls short of 'second only to Fable 5' claim
Alibaba's latest Qwen AI model is priced significantly below Chinese rival Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.
· Staff Writer
Triathlete death sparks calls for AI monitoring, GPS tracking at Hong Kong races
‘Could there be a system notification if a participant enters the water but does not reach the finish line after 15 minutes?’ lawmaker Vincent Cheng says
· Lo Hoi-ying
Triathlete death sparks calls for AI monitoring, GPS tracking at Hong Kong races
‘Could there be a system notification if a participant enters the water but does not reach the finish line after 15 minutes?’ lawmaker Vincent Cheng says
· Lo Hoi-ying
EV boom drives ASEAN car sales in Q2, with Indonesia surging 34%
BYD unveiled a plug-in hybrid at a major auto show in Jakarta running from July 30 to Aug. 9. Chinese automakers are expanding beyond battery EVs in Indonesia, aiming to lure consumers concerned about charging infrastructure and long-distance travel. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
· ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA
Massive Attack barred from Singapore for unfurling Palestinian flag on stage | South China Morning Post
Two band members were banned from re-entering Singapore after they were seen holding the flag on stage.
Foreign tourists’ spending surges with medical travel boom
Chinese tourist spending jumps 82.7% as health care leads sector growth
· Yoon Min-sik
HK racing off-season update: Hong Kong jockeys ride in Australia and UK, Ka Ying Rising on-song for season opener
James Orman and Matthew Chadwick keeping fit in Australia, while Vincent Ho, Jerry Chau and Luke Ferraris prepare for Shergar Cup at Ascot
· Olivia O'Sullivan
HK racing off-season update: Hong Kong jockeys ride in Australia and UK, Ka Ying Rising on-song for season opener
James Orman and Matthew Chadwick keeping fit in Australia, while Vincent Ho, Jerry Chau and Luke Ferraris prepare for Shergar Cup at Ascot
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Is China’s climate returning to that of Tang dynasty golden age? Experts warn of a trap
Higher rainfall across arid Ningxia has invited comparison to prosperous Tang dynasty ‘warm period’, but scientists offer a note of caution
· Holly Chik
Is China’s climate returning to that of Tang dynasty golden age? Experts warn of a trap
Higher rainfall across arid Ningxia has invited comparison to prosperous Tang dynasty ‘warm period’, but scientists offer a note of caution
· Holly Chik
Taiwan minister says close ties with U.S. Pacific Command boost defense readiness
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s cooperation with the United States may be closer than many imagine, the island’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday, as it strives to deepen military exchanges with the U.S. Pacific Command to boost defense capabilities.
· Yimou Lee
China's factory gauges show more signs of slowdown on weak demand
An employee works on the production line at a factory in Zhejiang province in January. China's factory growth cooled in July as weak demand tempered recovery. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Indonesian ferry fire kills at least 5 people, leaves dozens missing | South China Morning Post
The captain reported the blaze as the vessel sailed from East Java to South Sulawesi, but authorities said there has been no contact since then.
How China Is Using Its Coast Guard To Assert Control At Sea
Over the past decade, China's Coast Guard (CCG) has evolved from a conventional maritime law enforcement agency into a central instrument of Beijing's strategy to reinforce its territorial claims, according to Bloomberg.
· Tyler Durden
Taiwan security chief says China's 'hybrid warfare' tests whole region
Joseph Wu, secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, gazes out the window of the Presidential Palace in Taipei during an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia. (Taiwan National Security Council)
· THOMPSON CHAU
China's big bet on robots and AI
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Will new batteries give China’s EVs the jolt they need to charge past their rivals?
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
· Daniel Ren
Will new EV batteries fast-charge the global automotive industry?
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
· Daniel Ren
Treasury bond futures ‘a milestone’ to boost Hong Kong’s bridgehead role: CSRC chairman
First offshore China government bond futures reports a turnover of 270 in the first five minutes after its debut on Monday
· Enoch Yiu
Treasury bond futures ‘a milestone’ to boost Hong Kong’s bridgehead role: CSRC chairman
First offshore China government bond futures reports a turnover of 270 in the first five minutes after its debut on Monday
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong to face brighter but hotter weather this week after days of heavy rain
Forecaster issues second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday, but says sunnier week ahead with temperatures of up to 33 degrees
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong to face brighter but hotter weather this week after days of heavy rain
Forecaster issues second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday, but says sunnier week ahead with temperatures of up to 33 degrees
· Lo Hoi-ying
How likely is Beijing to walk the talk on boosting consumption?
As long as external demand holds up, policymakers appear relatively untroubled by weakening domestic demand, despite rhetoric to the contrary
· Wang Xiangwei
How likely is Beijing to walk the talk on boosting consumption?
As long as external demand holds up, policymakers appear relatively untroubled by weakening domestic demand, despite rhetoric to the contrary
· Wang Xiangwei
What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicopters
Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
· Fran Lu
What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired helicopters
Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
· Fran Lu
The international hotel chains targeting China’s value-driven travellers
Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
· Alice Li
How international hotel chains are expanding in China’s ‘approachable’ segment
Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
· Alice Li
KGM secures US$75 mln investment from China's Chery
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility (KGM) said Monday it has secured a US$75 million investment from China's Chery Automobile Co. as the South Korean automaker seeks to strengthen its future mobility business.
· Kim Eun-jung
California’s high gas prices are Gavin Newsom’s fault — and a gift to China
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· Will O'Neill