Hong Kong official slams ‘bias against China’ after new article by Stephen Roach
US economist writes that ‘Hong Kong of old is over’ but deputy finance chief, without naming specific critics, defends city’s international appeal
· Vivian Au
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Bitter, earthy, herbal: why wild Chinese honey has chefs buzzing with excitement
Wild natural honey from Yunnan province and beyond is becoming a favourite among food professionals looking for flavours besides sweet
· Xiong Yang
Bitter, earthy, herbal: why wild Chinese honey has chefs buzzing with excitement
Wild natural honey from Yunnan province and beyond is becoming a favourite among food professionals looking for flavours besides sweet
· Xiong Yang
Chinese national's 5-year jail term confirmed, for trying to steal military secrets
The Supreme Court has recently confirmed the five-year prison term for a Chinese national for attempting to steal South Korea's military secrets by bribing active soldiers.
· Yoon Min-sik
In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archive
10 years ago, Hong Kong became the second place in Asia to get Pokemon Go, sparking a citywide craze and trespassing warnings
· SCMP
In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archive
10 years ago, Hong Kong became the second place in Asia to get Pokemon Go, sparking a citywide craze and trespassing warnings
· SCMP
I-dle sweeps Chinese mid-year chart, Yuqi shines as soloist
Girl group I-dle was crowned the best group in the first half of this year by China's Tencent Music Entertainment, according to the mid-year chart announced Tuesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Indonesian firefighters search for water as wildfire emergency worsens | South China Morning Post
El Nino-related drought has made water harder to find in the huge province of Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.
China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse
BEIJING, China – China’s cyberspace regulator on Wednesday, July 29, released a draft law aimed at curbing cyberbullying, including AI-enabled abuse, as Beijing tightens oversight of online bullying in the world’s largest internet community.
· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Bombshell FBI raids target SoCal officials as investigators probe Chinese foreign influence in California
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· Daniel Farr
How ByteDance’s Seedance model empowers China’s nascent AI comic drama industry
China’s studios are using ByteDance’s model to cut production times from months to weeks, drive down video creation costs
· Minxiao Chang
How ByteDance’s Seedance model empowers China’s nascent AI comic drama industry
China’s studios are using ByteDance’s model to cut production times from months to weeks, drive down video creation costs
· Minxiao Chang
‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip
In mixed signals to Beijing, the US leader blasts Fauci-led pandemic response for ‘protecting China’ and warns Xi over arms for Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip
In mixed signals to Beijing, the US leader blasts Fauci-led pandemic response for ‘protecting China’ and warns Xi over arms for Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
Trump Admin Set To Ban Chinese Robots In "Economic Security" Push
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to unveil a series of new trade restrictions on Tuesday afternoon that will ban imports of Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots, as well as connected power inverters. This announcement comes ahead of the expected boom in physical AI.
· Tyler Durden
Exclusive: SpaceX moves to keep Chinese nationals, parts out of supply chain
Elon Musk-led SpaceX is instructing partners across its vast global supply chain not to assign or employ Chinese nationals at facilities producing products for the company. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?
The trip highlights historical ties between China and the Ryukyu Islands that Beijing is leveraging as a counterweight in its row with Tokyo
· Fan Chen
Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?
The trip highlights historical ties between China and the Ryukyu Islands that Beijing is leveraging as a counterweight in its row with Tokyo
· Fan Chen
China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations
BEIJING — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance on product bans, China's commerce ministry said Thursday, threatening retaliation.
· Evelyn Cheng
‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’
Stunt sparks mainland social media fury, with many demanding severe punishments for participating cosplayers
· Alice Yan
‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’
Stunt sparks mainland social media fury, with many demanding severe punishments for participating cosplayers
· Alice Yan
How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?
The SCMP explores family rights under the law and what happens to healthcare professionals who fail to comply with end-of-life directives
· Elizabeth Cheung
How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?
The SCMP explores family rights under the law and what happens to healthcare professionals who fail to comply with end-of-life directives
· Elizabeth Cheung
AI supplier Innolight dips in Asia's second-biggest listing of 2026
Zhongji Innolight's Chairman and President Liu Sheng, center, attends a listing ceremony with other executives in Hong Kong on July 30. (Photo by Gloria Li)
· Staff Writer
China AI supplier Zhongji Innolight slips in Hong Kong debut after $6.8 billion IPO
Shares of Zhongji Innolight fell 1.28% on Thursday after the Chinese optical transceiver maker made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
· Lee Ying Shan
Zhongji Innolight shares fall on Hong Kong debut amid global AI sell-off
The Chinese firm has completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks
· Zoe SL Chan
Zhongji Innolight shares fall on Hong Kong debut amid global AI sell-off
The Chinese firm has completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks
· Zoe SL Chan
Malaysia moves to protect local firms as cheap Chinese goods fill market
Investment authority chairman Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Putrajaya has to strike a balance between an open economy and helping local firms
· Vincent Tan
Malaysia moves to protect local firms as cheap Chinese goods fill market
Investment authority chairman Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Putrajaya has to strike a balance between an open economy and helping local firms
· Vincent Tan
China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
· Alice Li
China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
· Alice Li
Samsung Electronics profit hits all-time high on device and memory sales
Samsung's quarterly figures come in at a time when chipmakers' share prices have tumbled from recent highs amid concerns over growing competition from China and the possibility that the AI boom has peaked. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
New yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?
Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts
· Lam Ka-sing
New yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?
Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts
· Lam Ka-sing
How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in
Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments
· Zoe SL Chan
How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in
Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments
· Zoe SL Chan
China will host a World Cup soon, Roberto Mancini right for Italy, says Christian Vieri
Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday
· Paul McNamara
China will host a World Cup soon, Roberto Mancini right for Italy, says Christian Vieri
Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday
· Paul McNamara
‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress
Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing
· Maria Siow
‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress
Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing
· Maria Siow
Chinese University Accused Of Sending Students To Factory Jobs Under Mandatory Labor Program
Authored by Michael Zhuang via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
BMW to cut 8,000 jobs – media
German auto giant BMW is planning to slash some 8,000 jobs globally by the end of 2027, according to several news media outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg. German workers are expected to be particularly affected as the manufacturer is dealing with high production costs in Europe, as well as plunging sales in C…
· RT
Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government
On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange
· SCMP Editorial
Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government
On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange
· SCMP Editorial
How Hong Kong TV star Kenneth Chan overcame insomnia and depression after years of anguish
The face of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Hong Kong in the 2000s, Chan wishes to help others battling sleep and mental health issues
· Emma White
How Hong Kong TV star Kenneth Chan overcame insomnia and depression after years of anguish
The face of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Hong Kong in the 2000s, Chan wishes to help others battling sleep and mental health issues
· Emma White
The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models
BEIJING — The artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China is heating up in the world's largest continent: Asia.
· Evelyn Cheng
HKMA maintains base rate at 4% as US Fed keeps rate unchanged
Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its benchmark rate, Hong Kong’s monetary authority keeps its base rate unchanged
· Enoch Yiu
HKMA maintains base rate at 4% as US Fed keeps rate unchanged
Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its benchmark rate, Hong Kong’s monetary authority keeps its base rate unchanged
· Enoch Yiu