Debt honoured: China repays family who lent entire 850-kg grain supply to wartime army in 1947
Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities
· Zoey Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Debt honoured: China repays family for wartime grain loan eight decades later
Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities
· Zoey Zhang
Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?
Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
· Zhu Wenqian
Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?
Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
· Zhu Wenqian
[DECODED] When the ‘common threat’ is in our midst
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· Paolo Cootauco
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report
· Ralph Jennings
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report
· Ralph Jennings
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot seeks influential ambassadors to widen Kimi’s global reach
Start-up is recruiting entrepreneurs, developers, creators and students who use Kimi to share their experiences with broader communities
· Minxiao Chang
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot seeks influential ambassadors to widen Kimi’s global reach
Start-up is recruiting entrepreneurs, developers, creators and students who use Kimi to share their experiences with broader communities
· Minxiao Chang
What’s behind the recent spike of Covid-19 cases in China? | South China Morning Post
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’.
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally
· Dulue Mbachu
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally
· Dulue Mbachu
Why is Zhongji unveiling US$1.2 billion in buy-backs before its Hong Kong debut?
The optical-module maker plans to buy back shares denominated in yuan to anchor pricing before its initial public offering in the city
· Zhang Shidong
Why is Zhongji unveiling US$1.2 billion in buy-backs before its Hong Kong debut?
The optical-module maker plans to buy back shares denominated in yuan to anchor pricing before its initial public offering in the city
· Zhang Shidong
China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibility
Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
· Shaoshan Liu
China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibility
Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
· Shaoshan Liu
Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
· Xinyi Wu
Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
· Xinyi Wu
Lenovo Capital takes aim at robotics, coding agents in ‘sniper’ AI investment strategy
Chinese firm makes long-term bets on 100 artificial intelligence companies, from chip and hardware manufacturers to models and applications
· Ben Jiang
Lenovo Capital takes aim at robotics, coding agents in ‘sniper’ AI investment strategy
Chinese firm makes long-term bets on 100 artificial intelligence companies, from chip and hardware manufacturers to models and applications
· Ben Jiang
Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
A 79-year-old veteran of war with America sees the carrier’s visit as proof of how far relations have come
· Bac Pham
Hong Kong coach accused of slapping boy, 8, forcing him to stand in blazing sun
Zhao Yiqun, 51, faces two counts of child abuse for causing the child unnecessary suffering or injury at training camp for children
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong coach accused of slapping boy, 8, forcing him to stand in blazing sun
Zhao Yiqun, 51, faces two counts of child abuse for causing the child unnecessary suffering or injury at training camp for children
· Fiona Chow
Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat
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· Marian Faa
Hongkongers in quake-hit Japanese city offer helping hand to fellow travellers
Travel operator also reveals tour group from Hong Kong is safe and departing for next destination
· Ambrose Li
Hongkongers in quake-hit Japanese city offer helping hand to fellow travellers
Travel operator also reveals tour group from Hong Kong is safe and departing for next destination
· Ambrose Li
China’s ATRenew has big plans for Hong Kong’s little-known phone trading hub
New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
· Peggy Ye
China’s ATRenew has big plans for Hong Kong’s little-known phone trading hub
New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
· Peggy Ye
African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costs
Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
· Dulue Mbachu
African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costs
Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
· Dulue Mbachu
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks: report
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· Reuters
Chinese major tips $2.2M into Golden Dragon gold play
Golden Dragon Mining has secured a hefty $2.2 million cornerstone investment from a subsidiary of Shanghai-listed heavyweight Chengtun Mining Group at a stunning 17.65 per cent premium to its previously traded price.
· Murray Ward
EEUU prohíbe robots humanoides de fabricación extranjera y apunta a China por seguridad nacional
Una serie de robots, expuestos en la World AI Conference en Shanghái, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
· Chan Ho Him
Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
Hong Kong – A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.
· No Author
Chinese AI chip giant Cambricon sets US$14.8b revenue goal tied to staff incentive plan
Initiative reflects push to retain core talent amid intensifying competition to develop and commercialise domestic AI chips
· Ann Cao
Chinese AI chip giant Cambricon sets US$14.8b revenue goal tied to staff incentive plan
Initiative reflects push to retain core talent amid intensifying competition to develop and commercialise domestic AI chips
· Ann Cao
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters, as it rebuilds its defenses amid war with the United States.
· REUTERS
Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive
On this day 30 years ago, Hong Kong won its first Olympic gold. It would take almost exactly 25 years to win another one
· SCMP
Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive
On this day 30 years ago, Hong Kong won its first Olympic gold. It would take almost exactly 25 years to win another one
· SCMP
Chinese passenger takes wheel as driver collapses from severe pain, rushing him to hospital
After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him
· Alice Yan
Chinese passenger takes wheel as driver collapses from severe pain, rushing him to hospital
After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him
· Alice Yan
China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic sales
Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles
· Zhu Wenqian
China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic sales
Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles
· Zhu Wenqian
Death toll rises to at least 13 after massive earthquake shakes southern Japan | South China Morning Post
The second storey of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto collapsed as the magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Kyushu island.
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China
A variety of robots are displayed at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
· Chan Ho Him
China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
Taipei, Taiwan – China’s coastguard and civilian fleet are expanding their presence in the waters east of Taiwan, raising fears that Beijing may be rehearsing a containment strategy that would cut off the self-ruled island from outside trade and assistance.
· Erin Hale
Hong Kong doctor acquitted 15 years after complaint as watchdog drops case
Medical watchdog decided to offer no evidence against Dr Yiu Man-kit, who was accused of mishandling laser eye surgery procedures in 2010
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong doctor acquitted 15 years after complaint as watchdog drops case
Medical watchdog decided to offer no evidence against Dr Yiu Man-kit, who was accused of mishandling laser eye surgery procedures in 2010
· Emily Hung
China's BAIC Motor flags loss as Mercedes-Benz joint venture skids
Employees work at a factory of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. (BBAC), a joint venture between BAIC Motor and Mercedes-Benz, in the Chinese capital in 2022. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event
Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made
· Nayan Seth