Shein receives approval for Hong Kong IPO from Chinese regulators
Beijing clears the online retail giant to seek an initial public offering in Hong Kong, after its plans to float in London and New York hit a dead end
· Coco Feng
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Top Chinese political journal calls for ‘patient capital’ amid AI investment frenzy
Communist Party journal runs three consecutive commentaries encouraging long-term perspective in funding for technological innovation
· Sylvia Ma
Top Chinese political journal calls for ‘patient capital’ amid AI investment frenzy
Communist Party journal runs three consecutive commentaries encouraging long-term perspective in funding for technological innovation
· Sylvia Ma
Hong Kong keeps tight grip on housing land supply despite property rebound
Government will tender just one plot in Kowloon this quarter, as officials point to future supply from railway, redevelopment and Northern Metropolis projects
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong keeps tight grip on housing land supply despite property rebound
Government will tender just one plot in Kowloon this quarter, as officials point to future supply from railway, redevelopment and Northern Metropolis projects
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui
Privacy commissioner says it has instructed a social media platform to remove clip of heated dispute inside ride-hailing vehicle
· Kate Chan
Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui
Privacy commissioner says it has instructed a social media platform to remove clip of heated dispute inside ride-hailing vehicle
· Kate Chan
Volkswagen sales numbers drop 8.6% as automaker cuts models
Employees of carmaker Volkswagen AG and IG Metall union members rally on the grounds of the Volkswagen headquarters on the day of the supervisory board meeting, in Wolfsburg, Germany, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (Lisi Niesner/Pool Photo via AP)
Marcos hosts diplomatic reception marking 2016 Arbitral Award
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday hosted a diplomatic reception, as the country commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China's sweeping nine- dash line claim in the West Philippine Sea.
· Catherine S. Valente
Teodoro says proponents of China claim over Batanes might need medical help
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Friday was no holds barred in saying those who even thought that the northernmost island of Batanes was part of China by way of Taiwan extension likely needs medical help.
· Izel Abanilla
Xi meets N. Korea's premier ahead of 65th anniv. of friendship treaty: report
Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korea's premier in Beijing on Friday ahead of an event marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty between the two nations, news footage aired by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed.
· Yonhap
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is sweeping across the Pacific towards Taiwan
· Bbcnews
China fines four internet celebrities US$1.9m over tax evasion involving e-commerce sales
In some cases, popular live-streamers with online stores and millions of fans paid taxes as low as a few hundred yuan, authorities say
· Ralph Jennings
China fines four internet celebrities US$1.9m over tax evasion involving e-commerce sales
In some cases, popular live-streamers with online stores and millions of fans paid taxes as low as a few hundred yuan, authorities say
· Ralph Jennings
China recupera la primera etapa de un cohete para reutilizarla
En esta fotografía difundida por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, una imagen tomada con un dron muestra la captura exitosa de la primera etapa del cohete portador Larga Marcha-10B --que había regresado a una plataforma marítima-- mediante un sistema de captura con red, el viernes 10 de julio de 2026, cerca de Wenchang…
· The Associated Press
Hong Kong political parties urge access to fertility services for single women
Parties also say government should extend soon-to-expire newborn baby bonus as births in city hit historic low of 31,100 in 2025
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong political parties urge access to fertility services for single women
Parties also say government should extend soon-to-expire newborn baby bonus as births in city hit historic low of 31,100 in 2025
· Matthew Cheng
Soaring energy costs sparked by Middle East conflict drive solar shift in the Philippines | South China Morning Post
The Philippines is now the world’s largest spender on solar panels amid the conflict.
Chinese eatery boss praised nationwide for forgiving employee behind devastating fire
Young chef offers to pay after kitchen fire seriously damages restaurant, but owner says that is not necessary
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese eatery boss praised nationwide for forgiving employee behind devastating fire
Young chef offers to pay after kitchen fire seriously damages restaurant, but owner says that is not necessary
· Zoey Zhang
2 Chinese military naval pilots killed during PLA frontline training exercises
Rare local government disclosures reveal senior colonel and first lieutenant from South China Sea-facing theatre command died on June 10
· Albee Zhang
2 Chinese military naval pilots killed during PLA frontline training exercises
Rare local government disclosures reveal senior colonel and first lieutenant from South China Sea-facing theatre command died on June 10
· Albee Zhang
Australia-Fiji defense pact is about much more than China
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· M Guntur Cobobi
China successfully recovers rocket at sea in push for reusable launches
China successfully tests an experimental rocket recovery system using a net-like structure offshore on July 10. (Source photos from Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch's WeChat account)
· Staff Writer
Taiwan's top memory chip maker Nanya Tech to quadruple 2027 capex
Taiwanese memory chip producer Nanya Technology plans to quadruple capital spending in 2027 amid an unprecedented AI-fueled supply crunch. (Nanya Technology)
· Staff Writer
China recaptures the first stage of a space rocket
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a drone photo shows the successful capture of the returned first stage of Long March-10B carrier rocket on a seaborne platform via a net-capture system near Wenchang in southern China’s Hainan province on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Xing Guangli/Xinhua News Agency via AP)
China announces temporary ban on helium exports
The ban will come into effect immediately, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce and Generation Administration of Customs
· Sylvia Ma
China announces temporary ban on helium exports
The ban will come into effect immediately, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce and Generation Administration of Customs
· Sylvia Ma
China achieves first-ever controlled rocket recovery
Fri 10 Jul 2026 at 6:54pm
Tolentino warns vs revisionist claims on Batanes by Chinese academics
MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, a staunch defender of the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), on Friday warned against “revisionist interpretations” as he rejected Chinese academics’ claim over Batanes.
· Dianne Sampang
NSC raises alarm over China’s claims on Batanes
MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council raised alarm on the claim of Chinese scholars in Batanes, firmly saying that such statements should not be ignored.
· Holly Bacay
Hong Kong to extend injury protection to gig delivery workers
Workers can claim payouts for injuries sustained ‘arising out of and in the course of performing platform work’, according to government proposal
· Ng Kang-chung
Hong Kong to extend injury protection to gig delivery workers
Workers can claim payouts for injuries sustained ‘arising out of and in the course of performing platform work’, according to government proposal
· Ng Kang-chung
Zelenskyy: China urged Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
KYIV — China warned Russia against using nuclear weapons in response to Ukrainian strikes on its territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Thursday.
· Veronika Melkozerova
2 women arrested at Hong Kong border after dog, endangered birds found in bags
Customs and Excise Department says women were intercepted at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints, with cases handed to wildlife authorities
· Kristen Cheung
2 women arrested at Hong Kong border after dog, endangered birds found in bags
Customs and Excise Department says women were intercepted at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints, with cases handed to wildlife authorities
· Kristen Cheung
Teenaged Chinese striker Wei Xiangxin signs multi-year contract with French club Auxerre
The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka
· Mike Chan
Teenaged Chinese striker Wei Xiangxin signs multi-year contract with French club Auxerre
The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka
· Mike Chan
China boosts North Korea partnership with rare praise during high-profile visit
‘Robust vitality’ cited as North Korean premier begins three-day trip in Beijing ahead of event marking defence pact’s 65th anniversary
· Fan Chen
China boosts North Korea partnership with rare praise during high-profile visit
‘Robust vitality’ cited as North Korean premier begins three-day trip in Beijing ahead of event marking defence pact’s 65th anniversary
· Fan Chen
Hong Kong looks beyond Iran war in cultivating China-Mideast business
Cornerstone Robotics, an exhibitor at the Saudi-founded LEAP conference in Hong Kong, is looking at selling its surgical system in the Middle East, as well as Southeast Asia and Europe. (Photo by Lorretta Chen)
· Staff Writer
El tifón Bavi se dirige hacia Taiwán y el este de China
En esta imagen, extraída de un video, se observan olas rompiendo contra las rocas antes del paso del tifón Bavi a lo largo de la costa de Keelung, el jueves 9 de julio de 2026, en el norte de Taiwán. (AP Foto/Taijing Wu)
· The Associated Press
Philippines marks anniversary of South China Sea arbitration ruling
Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro answers questions from reporters as they mark the 10th anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling which invalidated China’s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea during a conference in Manila, Philippines on Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
· Jim Gomez
Beijing’s evolving carbon road map balances climate targets and energy security
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors
· Frank Chen
Beijing’s evolving carbon road map balances climate targets and energy security
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors
· Frank Chen
10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026
From a Nobel Prize winner to the creator of the first plant ID app, here are some of the scientists and experts who made the move
· SCMP
10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026
From a Nobel Prize winner to the creator of the first plant ID app, here are some of the scientists and experts who made the move
· SCMP
Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe
The blaze broke out at a factory operated by Huiteng Shoe Company in the city, a major manufacturing hub often described as China's shoe capital. State broadcaster CCTV said firefighters brought the flames under control after about four hours. President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort, called for a rapid…
· AfricaNews
Shoe factory fire in China highlights persisting problems for worker safety
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, firefighters work at the scene of a footwear factory fire in Jiangtou village, Chendai township of Jinjiang city, southeastern China’s Fujian province, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. (Zhou Yi/Xinhua News Agency via AP)
Teodoro seeks defense spending of up to 4% of GDP amid China tension
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday called for increasing the Philippines’ defense spending to as much as 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), saying the country needs to build a stronger military to deter external threats as tensions with China persist in the West Philippine…
· Gabryelle Dumalag