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Newest first · UTC+11:00Beyond the numbers, why Hong Kong’s IB averages mask deeper truths
Hong Kong’s stellar IBDP averages make headlines each year, but they only tell part of the story … how do universities really view these scores?
· Jolene Otremba
Why Hong Kong’s IB averages mask deeper truths
Hong Kong’s stellar IBDP averages make headlines each year, but they only tell part of the story … how do universities really view these scores?
· Jolene Otremba
Global AI boom sees China’s chip exports nearly double in first half of year
Exports of automatic data processing machines and parts jumped more than 41 per cent to top US$138 billion
· Ben Jiang
Global AI boom sees China’s chip exports nearly double in first half of year
Exports of automatic data processing machines and parts jumped more than 41 per cent to top US$138 billion
· Ben Jiang
China’s Africa lending model has a split personality
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· Jiahao Yuan
Record 24 DSE students score perfect marks as university eligibility rate dips
Fourteen boys and 10 girls achieved Level 5** in six subjects, with 11 of them also earning ‘super top scorer’ status for securing 5** in extended mathematics
· William Yiu
Australia freezes Chinese investor rights over key rare earth project
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has frozen the shareholder rights of a group Chinese-linked investors he believes are seeking to illegally gain control over an undeveloped but strategically important Australian rare earth mining project.
· Nick Toscano
‘Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker’ wins China fans by turning clients’ flaws into dating strengths
24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’
· Fran Lu
‘Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker’ wins China fans by turning clients’ flaws into dating strengths
24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’
· Fran Lu
Oil prices rise around 3% after Middle East strikes; China’s exports surge on back of AI boom – business live
Brent crude rises over $85 a barrel for the first time since ceasefire, after US carries out third night of strikes against Iran and Donald Trump announces 20% fee for ships to transit strait of Hormuz
· Juliakollewe
Relatives wait for identification of victims killed in Bangkok pub fire | South China Morning Post
Bangkok’s disaster administration suspect an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner might have sparked the deadly blaze.
Hong Kong couple file complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter
Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin appeal to UN Human Rights Committee over Swedish authorities’ handling of four-year-old Lily in custody dispute
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong couple file complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter
Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin appeal to UN Human Rights Committee over Swedish authorities’ handling of four-year-old Lily in custody dispute
· Leopold Chen
5 years after Evergrande, why a China think tank says stock market signals a turnaround
Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed
· Zhu Wenqian
5 years after Evergrande, why a China think tank says stock market signals a turnaround
Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed
· Zhu Wenqian
China’s Hainan cements 2030 petrol-car ban, leading nation’s EV infrastructure push
New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow
· Frank Chen
No U-turn: Hainan solidifies 2030 deadline to purge petrol-vehicle sales
New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow
· Frank Chen
China plays for control in Korean gaming
Wemade's planned sale marks shift from minority investments to management control, raising fresh questions over future of Korea's game industry
· Kan Hyeong-woo
More than 260,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods to mainland China
The most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year forced more than 260,000 people to evacuate their homes in northeastern Liaoning province, as Typhoon Bavi brought intense flooding.
· REUTERS
Chinese-American seismologist detained in China after North Korea nuclear test study publication
A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups.
· REUTERS
CUHK academic accused of indecent assault, allegedly hid marital status
Alleged offence took place on May 21 last year, when the pair went to Ma On Shan for dinner
· Fiona Chow
Filipino anthropologist slams Chinese scholar's narrative over Batanes
TUGUEGARAO CITY — A Filipino anthropologist is questioning the inaccurate and false narratives of a Chinese scholar who suggested that that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan.
· VINCE JACOB VISAYA
China’s No 4 official Wang Huning to head to North Korea as visits multiply
The move shows that the nations are rapidly deepening ties after reassessing each other’s strategic value, analysts said
· Dewey Sim
China’s No 4 official Wang Huning to head to North Korea as visits multiply
The move shows that the nations are rapidly deepening ties after reassessing each other’s strategic value, analysts said
· Dewey Sim
Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John Lee
City leader says Hong Kong will press on as ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ to help them expand overseas amid geopolitical disruptions
· Fiona Sun
Mainland firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John Lee
City leader says Hong Kong will press on as ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ to help them expand overseas amid geopolitical disruptions
· Fiona Sun
How Yung Kee and other Hong Kong heritage brands innovate to thrive in challenging times
From charcoal-roasted goose to toys to construction, owners of venerated local businesses explain their stewardship strategies
· Cheryl Arcibal
Heritage brands in Hong Kong innovate to thrive in challenging times
From charcoal-roasted goose to toys to construction, owners of venerated local businesses explain their stewardship strategies
· Cheryl Arcibal
Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker starts mass production in Singapore; Citi sees improving outlook
Taiwan's second-largest contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced Tuesday its first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers manufactured within its Singapore facility.
· Jenny Lee
China's automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits
A GAC Honda GT electric vehicle is displayed at the Auto Shanghai motor show in April 2025. © Reuters
· KENJI KAWASE
Hong Kong hospital offers new therapy that can help reduce nearly 80% of neuropathic pain | South China Morning Post
Known as Scrambler therapy, the non-invasive treatment retrains the brain’s processing of pain signals.
S. Korea, China in talks over possible visit by Chinese FM to Seoul: officials
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China are in close consultations over a possible visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Seoul, officials said Tuesday.
· Oh Seok-min
Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate
DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech
· Frank Chen
Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate
DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech
· Frank Chen
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open
The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open
· SCMP Sport
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open
The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open
· SCMP Sport
People kayak on street floods after Typhoon Bavi brings record rains to northern China | South China Morning Post
Schools, offices and construction work remain suspended as effects of Typhoon Bavi continue in northern China.
South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 7 Asia highlights
From Japan’s bid for a massive tourism boom to a look at the illegal baby trade, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
China’s No. 4 official to visit North Korea
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea
The proposal has reignited a decade-old debate over insurance and legal loopholes amid calls for phased policy changes
· The Korea Times
Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea
The proposal has reignited a decade-old debate over insurance and legal loopholes amid calls for phased policy changes
· The Korea Times
Hong Kong’s very own font would be a genuine world first
Readers discuss a craft-intensive investment that says Hong Kong believes in its future, the city’s focus on university rankings, and a World Cup red card scandal
· Letters
Hong Kong’s very own font would be a genuine world first
Readers discuss a craft-intensive investment that says Hong Kong believes in its future, the city’s focus on university rankings, and a World Cup red card scandal
· Letters
China aumenta sus exportaciones un 27% frente al año pasado por auge de IA y fuerte demanda
Maquinaria pesada y vehículos listos para ser transportados en tren, el 20 de junio de 2026, en Yantai, en la provincia de Shandong, China. (Chinatopix via AP)
Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui dismissed after corruption investigation
China’s anti-corruption drive has resulted in the dismissal of another senior figure in the Communist Party
· SCMP Reporter
Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui dismissed after corruption investigation
China’s anti-corruption drive has resulted in the dismissal of another senior figure in the Communist Party
· SCMP Reporter
China's exports jump 27% in June on strong demand for AI
Heavy equipment and cars are prepared for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 20, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT
(LEAD) China's top political adviser to visit N. Korea this week amid high-level exchanges
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· Oh Seok-min
China's trade expands on AI boom, offsetting weak sectors
Stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai on May 7. China's total trade rose 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, thanks to AI-related industries. © Reuters
· Staff Writer