China airport wins hearts for building ‘love-filled’ shelter for stray cat family on-site
Members of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport’s ‘mouse control office’ interact with passengers, also go out on morning ‘patrols’
· Alice Yan
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific
The alliance’s expanding military cooperation in the region will leave the bloc ‘increasingly at odds’ with multipolar world order
· Cao Jiaxuan
China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific
The alliance’s expanding military cooperation in the region will leave the bloc ‘increasingly at odds’ with multipolar world order
· Cao Jiaxuan
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 17-19
DarkSide’s new menu honours local craft, The Opposites blends cinema with mixology, and Montana celebrates World Daiquiri Day with playful riffs
· Betty Lan
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 17-19
DarkSide’s new menu honours local craft, The Opposites blends cinema with mixology, and Montana celebrates World Daiquiri Day with playful riffs
· Betty Lan
Hochul’s data-center ban is a loss for New York — and a win for China
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China’s economy slows to 4.3% annual pace of growth in April-June
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How China’s EV boom spun dangerously out of control
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· Juliana Liu
Fifa World Cup: 9 million sign petition to kick out Argentina, citing referee favouritism | South China Morning Post
Millions sign petition to oust World Cup favourite, Argentina.
All that glitters isn’t gold for Asia’s central banks
TOKYO — Cue the jokes about "SAFE" — the acronym for the People's Bank of China division entrusted with managing Beijing's reserves. The folks at the
· William Pesek
Hong Kong airport profit falls 16.8% to HK$2b as expenses, salvage operation bite
But passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong airport profit falls 16.8% to HK$2b as expenses, salvage operation bite
But passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions
· Emily Hung
Don’t buy brides in Bangladesh, Chinese embassy warns as trafficking surges
Officials warn there has been a spike in international marriage scams and buyers could face prosecution for human trafficking
· Laura Zhou
Don’t buy brides in Bangladesh, Chinese embassy warns as trafficking surges
Officials warn there has been a spike in international marriage scams and buyers could face prosecution for human trafficking
· Laura Zhou
Hong Kong-born badminton underdog enjoys ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong-born badminton underdog gets ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event
· Agence France-Presse
Osaka-led industry group eyes China mission as corporate Japan navigates trade tensions
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges
· Ralph Jennings
Giant Japanese trade group plans China visit amid tense economic ties
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges
· Ralph Jennings
Final arguments begin in Hong Kong hearings over deadliest fire in decades
Yip Ka Kui, left, a family member of a victim of the last year’s deadly fire, arrives for the independent committee hearing in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
· Kanis Leung
Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead
· Matteo Giovannini
Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead
· Matteo Giovannini
Hong Kong steps up to US crypto fund challenge with tokenised fund approval
As the city looks to challenge the US as a global crypto hub, Baillie Gifford says the SFC has approved its blockchain-based tokenised fund
· Xinmei Shen
Hong Kong steps up to US crypto fund challenge with tokenised fund approval
As the city looks to challenge the US as a global crypto hub, Baillie Gifford says the SFC has approved its blockchain-based tokenised fund
· Xinmei Shen
Leveraged chip ETFs test Korea's market structure
Daily rebalancing fuels debate over whether Korea's cash-based structure amplifies volatility more than Hong Kong's swap-based model
· Choi Yeon-jae
Amid soaring China exports, Europe’s ports are feeling the heat
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks
· Huizhao Huang
Amid soaring China exports, Europe’s ports are feeling the heat
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks
· Huizhao Huang
‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China
· Carol Yang
‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China
· Carol Yang
Chinese self-propelled pontoon barge deployed for rescue work in flood-stricken Guangxi | South China Morning Post
Manufacturer Anneng says the barge can carry more than 500 people on a single trip.
Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar
‘This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar
‘This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31
· Matthew Cheng
Taiwan orders dozens of sea drones to fend off China's maritime squeeze
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling attends an event to unveil a new Coast Guard patrol ship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on May 15. The government is working to bolster the force's capabilities with sea drones. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
US-China moon race could turn into a lunar land grab
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· Chris North
Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters
Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived
· Zhang Shidong
Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters
Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived
· Zhang Shidong
China's big three airlines lose up to $1.33bn amid Middle East war
A China Southern Airlines Airbus A321 plane is towed at Changi Airport in Singapore: The carrier expects to post the biggest loss among the country's big three. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Popular pygmy hippo Moo Deng predicts World Cup semi-final winners | South China Morning Post
Ahead of matches, pigmy hippo was presented with watermelon slices bearing flags of each semi-final team.
China’s savvy pivot in courting Muslim Indonesia
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· Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Yeta Purnama
AI investor mania: China’s DeepSeek chases US$70 billion valuation in fresh round
Company’s fresh fundraising talks come straight off its landmark Series A, as investors scramble to back national AI champion
· Ben Jiang
AI investor mania: China’s DeepSeek chases US$70 billion valuation in fresh round
Company’s fresh fundraising talks come straight off its landmark Series A, as investors scramble to back national AI champion
· Ben Jiang
Over half of tested reading specs fail to list key details to prevent eye strain
Consumer Council tested 17 models of ready-to-wear reading glasses between January and May this year
· Cannix Yau
Watchdog urges pet owners to be mindful of terms and conditions of insurance plans
Consumer Council issues warning less than week after more than 900 restaurants legally allowed to welcome dogs on premises.
· Edith Lin
Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits a bump on Delhi’s streets
Indian government pulls the plug on Chinese battery apps after e-rickshaws are stopped in their tracks, sparking national debate
· Khushboo Razdan
Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits a bump on Delhi’s streets
Indian government pulls the plug on Chinese battery apps after e-rickshaws are stopped in their tracks, sparking national debate
· Khushboo Razdan
Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people
· Fran Lu
Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people
· Fran Lu
FDA hurdle cleared for liver cancer drug application: HLB
Rivoceranib’s Chinese production site gets VAI from FDA; HLB shares rebound sharply
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Hong Kong offers free child airfare to draw Korean families this summer
Families flying to Hong Kong this summer can bring one child along for free under a promotion from the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Cathay Pacific aimed at Korean travelers.
· Hong Yoo