Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
Car crash has become second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week
· Kristen Cheung
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
Car crash has become second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week
· Kristen Cheung
Al menos 10 muertos en India en un derrumbe en túnel de un proyecto hidroeléctrico del Himalaya
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Al menos 10 personas murieron y otras 17 siguen desaparecidas después de que una presunta explosión de gas provocara un derrumbe dentro de un túnel en construcción en un proyecto hidroeléctrico en el estado himalayo nororiental de Sikkim, en India, cerca de la frontera con China, informaron fu…
· Wasbir Hussain
ASEAN diplomats meet in Manila to discuss security concerns
ASEAN Chair and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro hosts an informal consultation with Foreign Ministers during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/Pool Photo vi…
· Jim Gomez
Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt
Quacquarelli Symonds also identifies limited global diversity and persistent shortage of student accommodation as key challenges for city
· William Yiu
Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt
Quacquarelli Symonds also identifies limited global diversity and persistent shortage of student accommodation as key challenges for city
· William Yiu
From bankruptcy to viral critic: the remarkable journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s
· Fran Lu
From bankruptcy to viral critic: the remarkable journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s
· Fran Lu
PCG evacuates 2 injured troops as AFP slams China’s ‘spliced’ video
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday evacuated two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal despite what it said were blocking maneuvers by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, as the military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that dis…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Hong Kong fencers prepare to compete at World Championships on home soil for first time
Ryan Choi, Cheung Ka-long and Kaylin Hsieh skip the qualifiers and receive a bye to the main draw thanks to their top 16 ranking
· Stephy Zhang
Hong Kong fencers prepare to compete at World Championships on home soil for first time
Ryan Choi, Cheung Ka-long and Kaylin Hsieh skip the qualifiers and receive a bye to the main draw thanks to their top 16 ranking
· Stephy Zhang
Fiat and Citroen’s Australian pullback could be just the start as Chinese EV surge
Fiat’s decision to halt imports of passenger cars to Australia could mark the start of a wider shake-up of the local automotive market, analysts say, as the rapid expansion of lower-cost Chinese rivals led by BYD squeezes smaller, established brands.
· Nick Toscano
Landmark insurance policy clears Shenzhen’s flying vehicle for Hong Kong lift-off
Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy
· Minxiao Chang
Landmark insurance policy clears Shenzhen’s flying vehicle for Hong Kong lift-off
Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy
· Minxiao Chang
Mainland publishers raise profile at Hong Kong Book Fair
The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, sponsored by the government, ran through July 21. (Photo by Anne Chan)
· Staff Writer
Japón expresa preocupaciones de seguridad tras ejercicios con fuego real de un destructor chino
En esta imagen proporcionada por el Estado Mayor Conjunto de Japón, un destructor chino de misiles guiados de clase Luyang III navega cerca de la isla de Kumejima, en el sur de Japón, el 16 de julio de 2026. (Japan Joint Staff via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Batanes latest on the list of China-Philippines flashpoints
When Chinese scholars recently argued that Batanes was a natural extension of Taiwan — and therefore part of China's territorial claim — they demonstrated
· Janina Tan
Can Beijing’s stock support deliver a long bull run and fuel its high-stakes tech drive?
The country’s push to stabilise markets reflects urgency to sustain capital access for tech firms and protect small investors
· Zhang Shidong
Can Beijing’s stock support deliver a long bull run and fuel its high-stakes tech drive?
The country’s push to stabilise markets reflects urgency to sustain capital access for tech firms and protect small investors
· Zhang Shidong
China-U.S. spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
· Staff Writer
China-US spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
· Staff Writer
Marcos summons Beijing envoy as PH-China tensions rise
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· Bea Cupin
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East
· Emma Ma
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East
· Emma Ma
To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy
Beyond GPU supremacy, America’s greatest asset lies in its leverage over its allies’ critical technologies and capacities
· Winston Mok
To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy
Beyond GPU supremacy, America’s greatest asset lies in its leverage over its allies’ critical technologies and capacities
· Winston Mok
Marcos, Chinese envoy meet amid WPS clash, monkey video
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan in Malacanang but it is not clear whether he was "summoned" after the clash in Ayungin Shoal although a Palace official said the schedule has been sey even before the incident.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Perfume ban, no-fly zone – as Apec summit looms, Shenzhen is ramping up security
The southern metropolis has imposed a no-fly zone and banned certain items from the subway, including alcohol and perfume
· Phoebe Zhang
Perfume ban, no-fly zone – as Apec summit looms, Shenzhen is ramping up security
The southern metropolis has imposed a no-fly zone and banned certain items from the subway, including alcohol and perfume
· Phoebe Zhang
China intensifies cross-border tax scrutiny as Beijing warns against offshore dodging
Major financial outlets blast offshore shell structures after case involving the Hong Kong entity of a mainland social media platform
· Themis Qi
China intensifies cross-border tax scrutiny as Beijing warns against offshore dodging
Major financial outlets blast offshore shell structures after case involving the Hong Kong entity of a mainland social media platform
· Themis Qi
Chinese loans to Philippines stay resilient despite maritime row
The data shows ‘shifts in political tone may matter less’ than commercial considerations, according to AidData, a research group
· Sam Beltran
Chinese loans to Philippines stay resilient despite maritime row
The data shows ‘shifts in political tone may matter less’ than commercial considerations, according to AidData, a research group
· Sam Beltran
AFP rejects China's account of Ayungin incident, says its Coast Guard intruded into Philippine waters
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday rejected what it described as "false and misleading claims" by the China Coast Guard (CCG) over the July 20, 2026 incident near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, insisting that Chinese personnel unlawfully entered an area where the Philippin…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas Shoal
Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
· Fan Chen
China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas Shoal
Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
· Fan Chen
Taylor kills One Nation merger talk as claim surfaces of Hanson ally saying COVID deaths ‘staged’
One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts claimed images of deaths in Italy and China early in the pandemic were fake in the latest shock claim from Pauline Hanson’s eccentric ally as Angus Taylor kills talk of a merger with One Nation in South Australia.
· Paul Sakkal
Kbank partners with HashKey on stablecoin remittances
Kbank said Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean blockchain company BPMG and Hong Kong-based digital asset firm HashKey Group to develop stablecoin-based cross-border remittance services and related technologies.
· Jeon Ji-woo
China and the Philippines trade accusations after clash in South China Sea | South China Morning Post
The conflict came hours before the two countries’ top diplomats are set to discuss the disputed area at the Asean regional summit on Wednesday.
As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs
BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry
· Chelsea Yang
As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs
BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry
· Chelsea Yang
How Hong Kong’s schools are embracing AI for Gen Alpha’s mental health
Digital ‘third spaces’ are being tested to make mental health support feel more accessible for Gen Alpha – but what can and cannot be replaced by tech?
· Amanda Sheppard
How Hong Kong’s schools are embracing AI for Gen Alpha’s mental health
Digital ‘third spaces’ are being tested to make mental health support feel more accessible for Gen Alpha – but what can and cannot be replaced by tech?
· Amanda Sheppard
West PH Sea: Marcos summons Chinese envoy to Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan to Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon.
· Luisa Cabato
Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer's live-fire drills
In this photo provided by Japan Joint Staff, a Chinese Luyang III-class guided-missile destroyer sails off Kumejima island, southern Japan, on July 16, 2026. (Japan Joint Staff via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Thai PM serenades Chinese Premier Li Qiang with Teresa Teng’s classic | South China Morning Post
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul performs during a lunch hosted by Premier Li Qiang at the end of his first official visit to China.
S. Korean FM to depart for Philippines to attend ASEAN-related ministerial meetings
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was set to depart for the Philippines on Tuesday to attend a series of meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other partner nations, including the United States and China, his office said.
· Oh Seok-min
Police bust China-based ring behind TOPIK cheating
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have apprehended about 10 people suspected of either taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) on behalf of others for money or using advanced equipment, such as tiny earpieces, to relay answers to test-takers.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Marcos condemns China Coast Guard assault at Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns the recent incident at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where a Philippine Navy personnel was assaulted by members of the China Coast Guard (CCG), Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday.
· Luisa Cabato
Korea keeps China at bay in large OLED race
Samsung Display is on course to overtake LG Display in the mid-to-large OLED market by revenue in the third quarter, taking the lead for the first time as Korean manufacturers hold onto a display segment Chinese competitors have yet to break into.
· Moon Joon-hyun