Beijing ramps up computing power to boost ‘token economy’ in tech race with US
The surge in compute capacity underpins Beijing’s ambition to establish itself as a national ‘AI highland’
· Iris Deng
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· Peter T C Chang
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash
America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one
· Alyssa Chen
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash
America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one
· Alyssa Chen
Philippines raises Ayungin incident, racist ‘monkey’ video in meeting with China’s Wang Yi
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· Bea Cupin
Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
Ottawa gains front-row insight into the next-gen combat jet as it seeks to diversify ties amid Washington tensions
· Gabriel Dominguez
Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
Ottawa gains front-row insight into the next-gen combat jet as it seeks to diversify ties amid Washington tensions
· Gabriel Dominguez
Inspectors checking workers’ papers at Chinese carmaker BYD’s factory in Hungary: source
Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary
· Xiaofei Xu
Inspectors checking workers’ papers at Chinese carmaker BYD’s factory in Hungary: source
Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary
· Xiaofei Xu
Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal
Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile
· Sarah Basford Canales, Luca Ittimani
Carpio: China can’t prevent Philippine construction at Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday said China cannot prevent the Philippines from building structures on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte has died at age 50
Norway’s Olaf Tufte celebrates with his gold medal after winning the mens single sculls final during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Taiwan to push advanced robotics on distinct path from China: tech czar
An industrial humanoid robot is displayed at Foxconn's annual tech day in Taipei in November 2025. (Photo by Lauly Li)
· Staff Writer
Young Hong Kong fencer Harris Ho sweeps into main draw on World Championships debut
Seventeen-year-old is joined by women’s épéeists Moonie Chu and Wu Haidi after trio fought their way through Wednesday’s qualifying rounds
· Stephy Zhang
Young Hong Kong fencer Harris Ho sweeps into main draw on World Championships debut
Seventeen-year-old is joined by women’s épéeists Moonie Chu and Wu Haidi after trio fought their way through Wednesday’s qualifying rounds
· Stephy Zhang
DFA chief raises Ayungin incident in meeting with China foreign minister
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday raised the Philippines’ protest over the recent Ayungin Shoal incident during her first bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in two years, as Manila pressed Beijing on maritime disputes despite renewed diplomatic engag…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
WATCH: Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Filipinos distrust China
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· The Manila Times
China targets panda bond reform, mandates global credit mapping to lure foreign capital
Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
· Chelsea Yang
China targets panda bond reform, mandates global credit mapping to lure foreign capital
Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
· Chelsea Yang
Rubio holds talks with China’s Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meet
BILATERAL TALKS. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a bilateral meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 22, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
· Li Qiang
Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
· Li Qiang
Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
Xi’s national team rides again to save swooning tech stocks
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· William Pesek
China driving West Philippine Sea tensions, not PH – Tarriela
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Wednesday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan‘s claim that Philippine activities were triggering tensions in the contested waters west of the country.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Cathay Pacific flags first-half profit surge despite Mideast turmoil
A Cathay Pacific jet takes off at Hong Kong International Airport: The local flag carrier's earnings rose sharply in the first half of this year. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong, UAE hubs could act as global early warning system for pandemics: study
HKU study finds that focusing on transit passengers at key hubs could significantly improve early detection timelines
· Cannix Yau
Hong Kong, UAE hubs could act as global early warning system for pandemics: study
HKU study finds that focusing on transit passengers at key hubs could significantly improve early detection timelines
· Cannix Yau
Chinese robot maker AgiBot pursues Hong Kong IPO, hiring 3 sponsors: sources
Leading robot maker plans a Hong Kong IPO targeting a valuation of HK$40-50 billion, with Citic, CICC, and Morgan Stanley as sponsors
· Zoe SL Chan
Chinese robot maker AgiBot pursues Hong Kong IPO, hiring 3 sponsors: sources
Leading robot maker plans a Hong Kong IPO targeting a valuation of HK$40-50 billion, with Citic, CICC, and Morgan Stanley as sponsors
· Zoe SL Chan
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong
EU targets Chinese Pekin duck imports in rare agricultural trade investigation | South China Morning Post
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese duck meat after local producers raised alarms over surging low-cost imports from China disrupting their market.
Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan to be reprimanded again for plagiarism
Chief justice to take Chan to task for second time since 2023, after he copies large parts of submissions for judgment in repeat of earlier instances
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan to be reprimanded again for plagiarism
Chief justice to take Chan to task for second time since 2023, after he copies large parts of submissions for judgment in repeat of earlier instances
· Connor Mycroft
Watch China’s Chen Dengxing soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
· SCMP Sport
Watch China’s Chen Dengxing soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
· SCMP Sport
Tarriela: China’s permission not needed for Ayungin medical evacuation
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Wednesday said China did not need to grant permission for the medical evacuation of two injured Filipino servicemen from Ayungin Shoal because the operation was conducted within the Philippines’ Excl…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan gather in Manila amid N. Korea's deepening ties with Russia, China
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; UPDATES paras 2-4 as 3-way meeting takes place; CHANGES photo)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
China-dominated central bank digital currency platform touts largest transactions to date
Bank of China uses mBridge for two cross-border transfers worth more than US$1.7 billion each, as CBDC platform gathers momentum
· Daisy Wu
Chinese bank touts digital currency platform’s largest transfers yet
Bank of China uses mBridge for two cross-border transfers worth more than US$1.7 billion each, as CBDC platform gathers momentum
· Daisy Wu
Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi
On the sidelines of Asean gathering in Manila, the Chinese foreign minister tells Penny Wong that Canberra should drop its double standards
· Carol Yang
Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi
On the sidelines of Asean gathering in Manila, the Chinese foreign minister tells Penny Wong that Canberra should drop its double standards
· Carol Yang
China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authorities
Police suspicion arises due to family’s reluctance to seek emergency medical assistance and prearranged purchase of coffin
· Zoey Zhang
China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authorities
Police suspicion arises due to family’s reluctance to seek emergency medical assistance and prearranged purchase of coffin
· Zoey Zhang
Cathay Pacific expects first-half profit to jump 75% to HK$6.5 billion
Growth in passenger and cargo volumes, plus a HK$1.4 billion one-off gain, boosts earnings
· Ambrose Li
Rubio says Iran controlling Strait of Hormuz would set dangerous precedent
From left, East Timor’s Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Vietnam Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn join hands during the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the United States on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast…
· Michelle L Price