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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The 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
Chery Automobile to invest $75m in KG Mobility
South Korean automaker KG Mobility said Monday it had secured a $75 million strategic investment from China’s Chery Automobile, as the two companies strengthen their cooperation in vehicle development and future technologies while expanding in global markets.
· Ahn Sung-mi
2 fire service contractors linked to Tai Po tragedy still running, open to new contracts
Lawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status
· Matthew Cheng
Exclusive | 2 fire service contractors linked to Tai Po tragedy still in business
Lawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong Football Festival’s economic impact stretches far beyond the city’s borders
Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide
· Paul McNamara
Football Festival’s economic impact stretches far beyond Hong Kong’s borders
Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide
· Paul McNamara
Global institutional investors eager to trade Chinese bond futures in Hong Kong, HKEX says
With Chinese government bond futures set for Monday trading debut, exchange reports ‘very positive response’ from ‘wide range’ of investors
· Enoch Yiu
Investors eager for Hong Kong’s Chinese bond futures, HKEX says
With Chinese government bond futures set for Monday trading debut, exchange reports ‘very positive response’ from ‘wide range’ of investors
· Enoch Yiu
Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
· Jeoffrey Maitem
Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
· Jeoffrey Maitem
Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China’s economy
Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
· SCMP Editorial
Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China’s economy
Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
· SCMP Editorial
Why are the French such a cultural force in Hong Kong? It’s to do with the ‘art of living’
A potent mix of diplomacy, luxury commerce and cross-cultural collaborations explains France’s outsized presence in Hong Kong’s arts scene
· Charmaine Yu
Why are the French such a cultural force in Hong Kong? It’s to do with the ‘art of living’
A potent mix of diplomacy, luxury commerce and cross-cultural collaborations explains France’s outsized presence in Hong Kong’s arts scene
· Charmaine Yu
Price war fears grip China’s EV market after woeful July sales figures
Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war
· Daniel Ren
Price war fears grip China’s EV market after woeful July sales figures
Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war
· Daniel Ren
China’s military goal is to stand neck and neck with the US: ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo
Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma
· Alcott Wei
China’s military goal is to stand neck and neck with the US: ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo
Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma
· Alcott Wei
Legco-executive dialogue must deliver more than novelty for Hong Kong
While more communication between the Legislative Council and the government is welcome, what matters most are outcomes that improve Hongkongers’ lives
· Alice Wu
Legco-executive dialogue must deliver more than novelty for Hong Kong
While more communication between the Legislative Council and the government is welcome, what matters most are outcomes that improve Hongkongers’ lives
· Alice Wu
China says drills conducted near Scarborough
BEIJING — China said it conducted military and coast guard drills on Saturday near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a contested reef in the South China Sea, in a show of force after recent clashes with the Philippines in the disputed waters.
· Agence France-Presse
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Kazakhstan's billion-dollar rare earths push faces familiar obstacles | The National
Kazakhstan’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its rare earth ambitions face a series of challenges as the country seeks to position itself as a viable alternative to China in the supply chain.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch
Chief Executive John Lee meets China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to exchange views on deepening mutual access between markets
· Denise Tsang
Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch
Chief Executive John Lee meets China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to exchange views on deepening mutual access between markets
· Denise Tsang
Hong Kong students humbled on opening day of Asian University Basketball League
Chinese University side hammered 101-59 by taller, bigger, stronger Peking opponents in Hangzhou
· Mike Chan
Hong Kong students humbled on opening day of Asian University Basketball League
Chinese University side hammered 101-59 by taller, bigger, stronger Peking opponents in Hangzhou
· Mike Chan
China’s forex regulator pledges to open up market, tighten capital oversight
SAFE will expand forex market access and monitor cross-border capital flows while PBOC will push panda bonds and offshore yuan market
· Xinyi Wu
China’s forex regulator pledges to open up market, tighten capital oversight
SAFE will expand forex market access and monitor cross-border capital flows while PBOC will push panda bonds and offshore yuan market
· Xinyi Wu
AIIB explores digital payments, eyes Hong Kong hub as it raises record funds
The development bank aims to raise a record US$11 billion this year, as it continues to broaden its operations, according to a senior official
· Daisy Wu
AIIB explores digital payments, eyes Hong Kong hub as it raises record funds
The development bank aims to raise a record US$11 billion this year, as it continues to broaden its operations, according to a senior official
· Daisy Wu
Hong Kong wins 2026 World Cosplay Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Team Hong Kong has won the World Cosplay Summit World Cosplay Championship for 2026, the last time the event will be held in August.
· Red Mendoza
‘Pets are meant to be spoiled’: Hong Kong cat owners spend big at feline expo
City’s pet owners ‘do not care about price at all’, exhibitor says as tens of thousands attend final day of annual cat expo
· Emily Hung
‘Pets are meant to be spoiled’: Hong Kong cat owners spend big at feline expo
City’s pet owners ‘do not care about price at all’, exhibitor says as tens of thousands attend final day of annual cat expo
· Emily Hung
‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate
Fields Medal winner’s candid remarks resonate with young students in China who say they’ve had similar experiences
· Meredith Chen
‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate
Fields Medal winner’s candid remarks resonate with young students in China who say they’ve had similar experiences
· Meredith Chen
ASEAN: The last place where serious diplomacy still happens
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation
Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6
· Theodora Yu
What makes 1981 cult classic The Imp one of Hong Kong’s most terrifying horror films?
Directed by Dennis Yu, The Imp blends elements of Western horror classics with Taoist beliefs to create a thoroughly modern shocker
· Richard James Havis
What makes 1981 cult classic The Imp one of Hong Kong’s most terrifying horror films?
Directed by Dennis Yu, The Imp blends elements of Western horror classics with Taoist beliefs to create a thoroughly modern shocker
· Richard James Havis
How can Hong Kong retirees ease the pain of rising healthcare costs?
Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients
· Victor Ting
How can Hong Kong retirees ease the pain of rising healthcare costs?
Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients
· Victor Ting
7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
A report into the explosion that killed 10 people said poor maintenance and a lack of proper oversight had contributed to the accident
· Alcott Wei