China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document
Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity
· Xinyi Wu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication
With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently
· Alice Yan
China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication
With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently
· Alice Yan
Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake University
Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school
· Shi Huang
Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake University
Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school
· Shi Huang
China’s reported chip breakthrough comes with some big caveats
ASML's stock fell Tuesday after a report that China is mass-producing a critical tool that the Dutch tech giant has long held a monopoly over.
· Arjun Kharpal
Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?
Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn
· Jeoffrey Maitem
AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks
Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competition
· Lauren Almeida, Graemewearden
Britain promised to protect Hongkongers from China. Why does it now seem ready to sacrifice us? | Nathan Law
Activists under threat from Beijing are facing strange difficulties with UK immigration. Our safety must not be traded for warmer relations with China
· Nathan Law
China’s state banks set to profit from early CXMT equity bets amid national tech drive
CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent
· Emma Ma
China’s state banks set to profit from early CXMT equity bets amid national tech drive
CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent
· Emma Ma
How a Chinese model stopped a cyberattack when US guard rails failed
Closed models aren’t inherently safer. As AI capabilities outpace governance, nations must cooperate to manage growing risks
· Wei Wei
How a Chinese model stopped a cyberattack when US guard rails failed
Closed models aren’t inherently safer. As AI capabilities outpace governance, nations must cooperate to manage growing risks
· Wei Wei
Chinese scientist under investigation after 6-year-old girl dies ‘following gene therapy’ | South China Morning Post
Qiu Zilong, a renowned neuroscientist, is being investigated by Shanghai Jiao Tong University after a report alleged a girl died after he administered experimental treatment.
Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage
More than 2,000 fleet taxis currently in service but number still falls short of government’s target of 3,500
· Cannix Yau
Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage
More than 2,000 fleet taxis currently in service but number still falls short of government’s target of 3,500
· Cannix Yau
China’s rare earth reserves could be much larger than reported: leading geologist
But potential resources at massive Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia do not automatically translate into economically recoverable reserves
· Chao Kong
China’s rare earth reserves could be much larger than reported: leading geologist
But potential resources at massive Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia do not automatically translate into economically recoverable reserves
· Chao Kong
Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing
Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China
· Judy Xue
Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing
Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China
· Judy Xue
South Korea's KOSPI plunges 11% on China chip competition fears
Stock indexes were down across major Asian markets on July 28, following declines on Wall Street and fears over stiffer Chinese competition. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
· Staff Writer
Suben a 48 los sobrevivientes tras naufragio de barco vietnamita en el mar de China Meridional
En esta imagen publicada por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, tripulantes del Nanhai Jiu 115, un barco de rescate operado por la Oficina de Rescate de Nanhai del Ministerio chino de Transporte, recoge a tripulantes del barco vietnamita Khoi Nguyen de una lancha salvavidas en el mar de China Meridional, el 25 de julio …
· Aniruddha Ghosal
[DECODED] Pro-China accounts attack LANS after content creator’s West PH Sea feature
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· clescudero0258
Rescuers save 48 people after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, crew members on Nanhai Jiu 115, a rescue vessel operated by the Nanhai Rescue Bureau of China’s Ministry of Transport, pick up crew members of Vietnamese vessel Khoi Nguyen from a life raft in the South China Sea on July 25, 2026. (Sansha Maritime Safety Administration//…
· Aniruddha Ghosal
Cash at Chinese banks swells to record high as borrowing slows
A shopping mall in Beijing. Falling home prices have generated a persistent negative wealth effect that continues to weigh on Chinese consumers.
· Staff Writer
Anthropic CEO urges Washington to tighten China chip export bans
Dario Amodei wants the US to retain its AI advantage over China, highlighting distillation risks and advocating mandatory model safety tests
· Iris Deng
Anthropic CEO urges Washington to tighten China chip export bans
Dario Amodei wants the US to retain its AI advantage over China, highlighting distillation risks and advocating mandatory model safety tests
· Iris Deng
China-made vessel carries record number of EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage
· Mia Nurmamat
China-made vessel carries record EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage
· Mia Nurmamat
Hong Kong retailers hit as customers 'head north' to cheaper Shenzhen
Chinese border officers stand at Lo Wu Control Point in 2023. Traveler numbers have surged in recent years at this spot and the five other major land checkpoints between Hong Kong and mainland China. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Nearly 6½ years’ jail for owner of Hong Kong tutorial centre who molested 5 boys
High Court sentences Yu Hey-tsit for ‘despicable and repulsive acts’, including recording some of the sexual assaults on his phone
· Brian Wong
Nearly 6½ years’ jail for owner of Hong Kong tutorial centre who molested 5 boys
High Court sentences Yu Hey-tsit for ‘despicable and repulsive acts’, including recording some of the sexual assaults on his phone
· Brian Wong
AFP says it monitored 26 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea this week
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military monitored 26 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels in key areas of the disputed West Philippine Sea this week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation
Topic:Marine Transport Industry
· Sophie Jaggers
Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline
Suggestion raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session under new format to boost Legco, executive ties
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline
Suggestion raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session under new format to boost Legco, executive ties
· Matthew Cheng
Indonesia’s crackdown on landfills and waste management raises fear among garbage pickers | South China Morning Post
Bantargebang, Indonesia’s largest landfill – which stands as high as a 20-storey building, will be closed August 1 under a new national policy on open dumping.
Una remota provincia china sufre 2 terremotos en 20 minutos
BEIJING (AP) — Una provincia remota de China fue sacudida por dos terremotos con apenas 18 minutos de diferencia a última hora de la mañana del martes, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos.
· The Associated Press
2 earthquakes strike Chinese province in 20 minutes
BEIJING (AP) — A remote province in China was struck by two earthquakes just 18 minutes apart late Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Wham! 10 Days in China review – pop meets politics in George and Andrew’s great leap east
The duo’s groundbreaking 1985 tour reveals a strange collision of pop stardom and communism, a re-edit of Lindsay Anderson’s efforts that got him fired
· Peterbradshaw
China to waive panda bond fees through 2028 to bolster global yuan debt market
Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency
· Sylvia Ma
China to waive panda bond fees through 2028 to bolster global yuan debt market
Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency
· Sylvia Ma
Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong
Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening
· Alice Yan
Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong
Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening
· Alice Yan
Hong Kong teens soar to success as competitive rope skipping takes off
No longer just a playground game, the sport is seeing a surge in school participation, with local athletes like Kaylie Wong securing global titles
· Salomé Grouard
Hong Kong teens soar to success as competitive rope skipping takes off
No longer just a playground game, the sport is seeing a surge in school participation, with local athletes like Kaylie Wong securing global titles
· Salomé Grouard
Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu Chi-wai, the leader of the now-defunct Democratic Party, was a key pro-democracy figure in Hong Kong
· Bbcnews
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
Why Daniel Wu is swapping ‘broken’ Hollywood for Hong Kong films
Wu discusses his coming films including Cold War 1995 and the Twilight of the Warriors sequel, and how Hollywood has ‘dropped diversity’
· Daniel Eagan