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Newest first · UTC+11:00The new space race: how China plans to break SpaceX’s launch monopoly with IPO push
As Beijing makes history by capturing the Long March-10B booster at sea, at least 15 aerospace firms are racing to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market or in Hong Kong
· Themis Qi
The new space race: how China plans to break SpaceX’s launch monopoly with IPO push
As Beijing makes history by capturing the Long March-10B booster at sea, at least 15 aerospace firms are racing to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market or in Hong Kong
· Themis Qi
Why Chinese wealth is still powering Hong Kong and Singapore property
The draw of safe-haven assets in these cities sees more Chinese becoming permanent residents – a trend Beijing’s clampdown on capital outflows may even encourage
· Nicholas Spiro
Why Chinese wealth is still powering Hong Kong and Singapore property
The draw of safe-haven assets in these cities sees more Chinese becoming permanent residents – a trend Beijing’s clampdown on capital outflows may even encourage
· Nicholas Spiro
China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on domestic shipbuilder
Unlike conventional vessels, the platform must maintain exceptional stability and positioning accuracy in rough seas
· Mia Nurmamat
China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on local shipbuilder
Unlike conventional vessels, the platform must maintain exceptional stability and positioning accuracy in rough seas
· Mia Nurmamat
Off-duty Hong Kong firefighter turns himself in over viral shopping centre row
Clip shows 48-year-old suspect shouting and shoving younger couple whom he accuses of intentionally bumping into him and a woman
· Jess Ma
Off-duty Hong Kong firefighter turns himself in over viral shopping centre row
Clip shows 48-year-old suspect shouting and shoving younger couple whom he accuses of intentionally bumping into him and a woman
· Jess Ma
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alert under new warning system | South China Morning Post
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alert under blazing heat.
China seen using new tool to finance hi-tech advances amid slower economic growth
Goldman Sachs says deploying an 800 billion yuan financial instrument into strategic investments could provide an economic boost
· Ralph Jennings
China seen using new tool to finance hi-tech advances amid slower economic growth
Goldman Sachs says deploying an 800 billion yuan financial instrument into strategic investments could provide an economic boost
· Ralph Jennings
Born in Hong Kong and loved by Blackpink’s Lisa, Fan Bingbing, Cardi B. Who is Robert Wun?
The couturier, 34, talks about going from a hostile Hong Kong boys’ school to the London College of Fashion to dressing top celebrities
· Agence France-Presse
Born in Hong Kong and loved by Blackpink’s Lisa, Fan Bingbing, Cardi B. Who is Robert Wun?
The couturier, 34, talks about going from a hostile Hong Kong boys’ school to the London College of Fashion to dressing top celebrities
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city
Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu trials sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau
· Lam Ka-sing
Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city
Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu trials sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau
· Lam Ka-sing
What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake
China’s answer to Warren Buffett now owns a 7.65 per cent stake in the toy brand, despite a lukewarm reception for the new Labubu Hair Salon series
· Zhu Wenqian
What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake
China’s answer to Warren Buffett now owns a 7.65 per cent stake in the toy brand, despite a lukewarm reception for the new Labubu Hair Salon series
· Zhu Wenqian
Typhoon Bavi causes ‘reverse waterfall’ phenomenon as it passes through Zhejiang province | South China Morning Post
Fierce gusts of wind from the storm caused the cascading water on Yandang Mountain to be blown upwards.
Yang Hansen’s health sparks debate among fans over NBA and Chinese national team commitments
Portland Trail Blazers centre missed the Summer League match against the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas due to a flare-up of chronic eczema
· Stephy Zhang
Yang Hansen’s health sparks debate among fans over NBA and Chinese national team commitments
Portland Trail Blazers centre missed the Summer League match against the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas due to a flare-up of chronic eczema
· Stephy Zhang
At least 27 dead and 63 injured after fire breaks out in Bangkok bar around midnight | South China Morning Post
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire amid reports of smoke seen coming a circuit breaker near the pub’s stage.
US emerges as helium winner amid Iran war and China restrictions
The U.S. has emerged as the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where tech companies rely on the gas to churn out chips. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
US emerges as helium winner amid Iran war and China restrictions
The U.S. has emerged as the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where tech companies rely on the gas to churn out chips. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power
Peking University researchers develop new all-optical interconnect system linking standard electronic chips with specific algorithms
· Zhang Tong
China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power
Peking University researchers develop new all-optical interconnect system linking standard electronic chips with specific algorithms
· Zhang Tong
China university trademarks emblem, sparks speculation over potential Armani logo dispute
Another fashion brand in spotlight after Chinese tea chain ordered to pay US$1.5 million for Louis Vuitton trademark infringement
· Alice Yan
China university trademarks emblem, sparks speculation over potential Armani logo dispute
Another fashion brand in spotlight after Chinese tea chain ordered to pay US$1.5 million for Louis Vuitton trademark infringement
· Alice Yan
N. Korean premier’s China trip signals push to revive economic cooperation
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reports 68% surge in June revenue
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 67.9% year-on-year rise in its June sales on Monday, ahead of its second-quarter earnings release later this week.
· Jenny Lee
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
BEIJING — Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday, hours after making landfall in eastern China 's Zhejiang province, but was still bringing days of strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country.
· Associated Press
Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning
Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning
Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says
· Edith Lin
China's property developers face fresh liquidity crunch
A worker stands outside a construction site of China's Aoyuan Group in Hong Kong in November 2021. The country's property developers embarked on a wave of debt restructuring deals after the market slipped into a crisis that year. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain, triggers floods in northern and eastern China | South China Morning Post
Although downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brought heavy rainfall and triggered serious flooding in the country’s northern and eastern provinces.
How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition
The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe
· Themis Qi
How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition
The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe
· Themis Qi
Korea’s MSI reign continues as Hanwha Life Esports claims 2026 crown
Victory over China's Bilibili Gaming extends LCK’s run of consecutive MSI titles to three
· Lee Yoon-seo
The Wasia Project siblings on Laufey, Heartstopper, and their upcoming album Nocturne
On their recent stop in Hong Kong, the musicians spoke with Style about making an album they’re proud of, and what the term ‘wasian’ means to them
· Gloria Tso
The Wasia Project siblings on Laufey, Heartstopper, and their upcoming album Nocturne
On their recent stop in Hong Kong, the musicians spoke with Style about making an album they’re proud of, and what the term ‘wasian’ means to them
· Gloria Tso
Rule of law looks shakier 10 years after South China Sea ruling
Aerial photos show Fiery Cross Reef in November 2024 and June 2026, as China works to cement its presence in the South China Sea with a port and a 3,000‑meter runway on the Spratly outpost. (Source photos by CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/Vantor and Planet Labs)
· Staff Writer
Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic triumph in Wimbledon women’s doubles
Chinese and French pair beat second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani to claim their first major title together
· Reuters
Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic triumph in Wimbledon women’s doubles
Chinese and French pair beat second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani to claim their first major title together
· Reuters
Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings
Visitors to a theme park in central China are lining up for selfies with this cosplayer. While this hiker is paid to guide and carry visitors up one of the country’s most popular mountains. It’s all part of a growing trend among young people here who are increasingly anxious about the future because of declining wag…
· Jiawei Wang
Schools and tourist sites closed as Typhoon Bavi heads through northern China
Emergency alerts are in place as flooding affects Liaoning and Hebei provinces, destroying roads and trapping residents
· Phoebe Zhang
Schools and tourist sites closed as Typhoon Bavi heads through northern China
Emergency alerts are in place as flooding affects Liaoning and Hebei provinces, destroying roads and trapping residents
· Phoebe Zhang
To reduce waste, Hong Kong must connect lunch to learning
Readers discuss the need to incorporate sustainability goals at the curriculum level and how to set young entrepreneurs in conflict zones up for success
· Letters
To reduce waste, Hong Kong must connect lunch to learning
Readers discuss the need to incorporate sustainability goals at the curriculum level and how to set young entrepreneurs in conflict zones up for success
· Letters
Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital
Under the mainland-Hong Kong Connect programme, northbound holdings rise to record high of 3.13 trillion yuan by end of June
· Daisy Wu
Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital
Under the mainland-Hong Kong Connect programme, northbound holdings rise to record high of 3.13 trillion yuan by end of June
· Daisy Wu