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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
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
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
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…
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)
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…
One person praises food as nutritious and hassle-free, but another says defrosted meals taste awful
One person praises food as nutritious and hassle-free, but another says defrosted meals taste awful
Tonga’s Prime Minister has joined a chorus of regional leaders condemning China’s testing of a nuclear-capable long-range missile in the Pacific this week as his nation weighs whether to join Fiji and Australia in a new military alliance.
‘China can provide exposure to different economic drivers,’ says Li Wei, the asset manager’s global chief investment strategist
‘China can provide exposure to different economic drivers,’ says Li Wei, the asset manager’s global chief investment strategist
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A Chinese man in his 40s who beat his teenage daughter to death with a blunt object after an argument was sentenced to a heavier prison term by an appellate court.
Permanent secretary for development says exclusion of public flats, a reverse of previous plan, won’t hurt 10-year housing plan
Permanent secretary for development says exclusion of public flats, a reverse of previous plan, won’t hurt 10-year housing plan
India will supply its BrahMos and Astra missiles to Indonesia, the country's third such agreement in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring New Delhi's rise as a defense supplier in the region amid growing concerns over China's assertiveness.
The company is pushing for more collaboration between the two cities and Beijing in the commercial space sector
The company is pushing for more collaboration between the two cities and Beijing in the commercial space sector
In this image made from video, waves crash on rocks ahead of Typhoon Bavi along the coast of Keelung in northern Taiwan on Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Taijing Wu)
China’s defence ministry said it had deployed over 2,400 personnel, assisted by over 5,500 militia members.
Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea platform: state media
Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea platform: state media
Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaofei addressed the rumors surrounding the inheritance of his late ex-wife, actor Barbie Hsu, and said that he respects that a third of her estate will go to her second husband, Korean singer Koo Jun-yup, better known as DJ Koo.
From Hong Kong’s top IB scorers to China’s role in Cabo Verde’s Fifa journey, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
From Hong Kong’s top IB scorers to China’s role in Cabo Verde’s Fifa journey, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
It’s a very special dinner time for dogs and their owners in Hong Kong. For the first time in more than 30 years they can go out together to restaurants, thanks to a new policy aimed at promoting the pet economy. (AP video/Alice Fung)
Franco Kuan, 45, faces criminal charges over allegations he seriously injured Tou King-pan while recklessly driving in January
Franco Kuan, 45, faces criminal charges over allegations he seriously injured Tou King-pan while recklessly driving in January
Occasional showers expected, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to Observatory
Occasional showers expected, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to Observatory
Readers discuss Europe’s air conditioning crisis, setting clear priorities for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, and the prison service’s bungled anti-drug message
Readers discuss Europe’s air conditioning crisis, setting clear priorities for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, and the prison service’s bungled anti-drug message
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song arrived in Beijing on Friday to attend an event marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty between the two nations, China's Xinhua News Agency reported.
MANILA, Philippines — Over the past three years, the Philippines has experienced an escalation of confrontations with China in the West Philippine Sea, ranging from deliberate sideswiping to repeated firing of water cannons.
Unknown individuals are alleged to have broken into a California museum and vandalised exhibits
Unknown individuals are alleged to have broken into a California museum and vandalised exhibits
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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon "Inday" continued to weaken as it moved northwestward toward the sea east of Taiwan on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 a.m. bulletin.
Five European duck producers allege that Chinese counterparts exporting Pekin ducks benefit from state subsidies, cheap feed and other policy support
Five European duck producers allege that Chinese counterparts exporting Pekin ducks benefit from state subsidies, cheap feed and other policy support
The country is dependent on overseas high-end scientific instruments, crimping use of artificial intelligence, researcher says
The country is dependent on overseas high-end scientific instruments, crimping use of artificial intelligence, researcher says
No change to alert as weakened weather system is still predicted to bring heavy rainfall across the country over next 24 hours
No change to alert as weakened weather system is still predicted to bring heavy rainfall across the country over next 24 hours
Rescuers evacuated more than 200 people after the fire tore through a factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province.
Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC
Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC
The Asean leaders held talks in Malaysia to discuss regional security.
Analysts say issues such as the rising cost of living, jobs and business opportunities now matter more than party loyalty or China money
Analysts say issues such as the rising cost of living, jobs and business opportunities now matter more than party loyalty or China money