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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China’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
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
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 31-August 2
Make the most of Hotal Colombo’s farewell servings, Swim Club’s new weekend brunch, and Urban Coffee Roaster’s citywide wellness menu
· Grace Brewer
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 31-August 2
Make the most of Hotal Colombo’s farewell servings, Swim Club’s new weekend brunch, and Urban Coffee Roaster’s citywide wellness menu
· Grace Brewer
Chinese grandma, 71, who recently learned how to swim leaps into river to save drowning man
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· Zoe Hussain
Driver cheats death after metal pole pierces car windscreen on China highway | South China Morning Post
The freak accident happened as a truck struck a barrier in Suzhou, sending a metal bar through a nearby passing car.
‘No plan, no budget, no promotion’: how a genre-mashing masterpiece by a forgotten New York beatnik blew Gen Z away
How did an album that began life in 1984 – fusing disco, folk, synth-pop and Chinese opera – end up as ‘one of 2026’s most thrilling releases’? And why does its creator call himself Nirosta Steel?
· Juan A Ramirez
Chinese owners of UK private schools criticized after closures
Durham High participated in the 2025 Galaxy Global Education Schools Conference in Shanghai last November that was attended by education agents, school leaders and parents. (From the LinkedIn page of GGE)
· Staff Writer
Photos show a rare look inside Tibet, 75 years after what China calls a 'peaceful liberation'
The Potala Palace is reflected off a polished tile on a square in Lhasa in western China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as seen during a government organized visit for foreign journalists. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
N. Korea, China pledge closer ties at banquet marking Chinese military anniv.
BEIJING/SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China called for closer bilateral friendship and cooperation at a banquet in Pyongyang, celebrating the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), the North's state media reported Wednesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: report
The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind
· Xinmei Shen
China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: report
The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind
· Xinmei Shen
Chinese FM Wang likely to visit S. Korea next month for talks on N. Korea, bilateral issues
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit South Korea next month to discuss ways to advance bilateral ties and address issues related to North Korea, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
· Oh Seok-min
Chinese University Reviewing Gene Editing Research As Family Discloses Daughter's Death
Authored by Melanie Sun via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Man dies, 78 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Hong Kong village house
Authorities say they were alerted at around 4.30am to blaze at metal house in Ling Shan Tsuen in Fanling
· Elizabeth Cheung
Man dies, 78 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Hong Kong village house
Authorities say they were alerted at around 4.30am to blaze at metal house in Ling Shan Tsuen in Fanling
· Elizabeth Cheung
HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources
Aileen Taylor is set to move to the city as the bank focuses on tapping Asian growth markets and rebuilding its local investment banking team
· Enoch Yiu
HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources
Aileen Taylor is set to move to the city as the bank focuses on tapping Asian growth markets and rebuilding its local investment banking team
· Enoch Yiu
US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols
De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement
· Lawrence Chung
US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols
De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement
· Lawrence Chung
How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course
Embracing cycling as a means of transport would not just improve Hongkongers’ health but also reduce road congestion and contribute to sustainability goals
· Dennis Lee
How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course
Embracing cycling as a means of transport would not just improve Hongkongers’ health but also reduce road congestion and contribute to sustainability goals
· Dennis Lee
Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need
· Fran Lu
Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need
· Fran Lu
China's singing sailors could be latest weapon in fight for South China Sea
Topic:Territorial Disputes
· Stephen Dziedzic
Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says
· Orange Wang
Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says
· Orange Wang
AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say
Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions
· Ambrose Li
AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say
Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong stocks hunker down for a day packed with Fed decision, jumbo IPO debut
Both a US Fed rate policy meeting and the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong in seven years will occur on Thursday
· Zhang Shidong
Hong Kong stocks hunker down for a day packed with Fed decision, jumbo IPO debut
Both a US Fed rate policy meeting and the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong in seven years will occur on Thursday
· Zhang Shidong
Shanghai Clearing House targets global growth with expanded offshore yuan push
SHCH will broaden its clearing services across offshore yuan bonds, interest rates and foreign exchange products
· Judy Xue
FCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US
· Dara Kerr
Retirement of Hong Kong judge over plagiarism is in judiciary’s interest
The chief justice helped secure public confidence in the judiciary and honoured judges’ security of tenure by requesting rather than demanding that the judge step down
· SCMP Editorial
Retirement of Hong Kong judge over plagiarism is in judiciary’s interest
The chief justice helped secure public confidence in the judiciary and honoured judges’ security of tenure by requesting rather than demanding that the judge step down
· SCMP Editorial
Meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef, who wows diners with his vegetarian dishes
He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen
· Hei Kiu Au
Meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef, who wows diners with his vegetarian dishes
He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen
· Hei Kiu Au
China’s drive to sidestep weaponised Western finance gains speed
Use of a multilateral central bank digital currency platform and a broader panda bond market will help China and other nations reduce reliance on the West
· SCMP Editorial
China’s drive to sidestep weaponised Western finance gains speed
Use of a multilateral central bank digital currency platform and a broader panda bond market will help China and other nations reduce reliance on the West
· SCMP Editorial
US is fighting one war on many fronts against axis of Russia, China and Iran
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· Zineb Riboua
US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown
Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions
· Nayan Seth