Mainland China court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed company in investor lawsuit
Beijing Financial Court applied extraterritorial provisions of mainland China’s Securities Law, Financial News reports
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence plan
Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say
· Lawrence Chung
Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence plan
Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say
· Lawrence Chung
New high-speed rail bridges central, western China for coordinated development
IN the morning of June 30, 2026, a Fuxing bullet train pulled out of the newly opened Xi’an East Railway Station as another train departed from Shiyan East Railway Station in the opposite direction.
· The Manila Times
EU imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese tyre firms
The bloc says that pricing by the companies had created ‘economically non-viable’ conditions for its local firms
· Xiaofei Xu
EU imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese tyre firms
The bloc says that pricing by the companies had created ‘economically non-viable’ conditions for its local firms
· Xiaofei Xu
How dispute resolution rules can evolve to meet business needs
Readers discuss three necessary adaptations for legal services, compare their experiences in the Hong Kong and Boston airports, and reminisce about America’s founding ideals
· Letters
How dispute resolution rules can evolve to meet business needs
Readers discuss three necessary adaptations for legal services, compare their experiences in the Hong Kong and Boston airports, and reminisce about America’s founding ideals
· Letters
Tornadoes sweep Hubei province as storms across China kill at least a dozen people | South China Morning Post
Residents were seen taking shelter as wind sent debris hurtling across streets.
Pakistan Launches New Iran, China Trade Corridors to Bypass Afghanistan
Pakistan has launched two new overland trade corridors through Iran and China, offering Central Asian countries alternative routes to Pakistani ports after Islamabad closed its main transit crossings with Afghanistan because of security concerns.
· THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says
At least 21 have people have been confirmed dead in a landslide in China's western province of Gansu after the end of search and rescue operations, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
Taiwan's top shipbuilder bets on defense drive amid China's power play
The CSBC Endeavor Manta, introduced last year, is one of Taiwan’s first military uncrewed surface vessels. It is designed to conduct a range of missions, including rescues, patrols, combat operations and attacks. (CSBC)
· Staff Writer
LG Chem partners with China's OTR to develop cancer drugs
LG Chem said Wednesday it has signed a strategic partnership with Shanghai-based OTR Therapeutics to identify and develop promising oncology drug candidates, strengthening its push into China's fast-growing biotechnology sector.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Mainland China markets follow US in embracing tech stock dominance
AI boom sees long-time bellwether Kweichow Moutai cede top spot in CSI 300 Index weightings to Zhongjin Innolight
· Zhang Shidong
Mainland China markets follow US in embracing tech stock dominance
AI boom sees long-time bellwether Kweichow Moutai cede top spot in CSI 300 Index weightings to Zhongjin Innolight
· Zhang Shidong
Número de muertos por deslave en China asciende a 21
En esta imagen publicada por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, rescatistas trabajan tras un alud de tierra en el municipio de Nanhe, en el condado de Tanchang, ciudad de Longnan, en la provincia noroccidental china de Gansu, el martes 7 de julio de 2026. (Xinhua vía AP)
· The Associated Press
Chinese autonomous-driving firm Momenta rises 3% in Hong Kong stock debut
Shares of Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta rose 3% on its debut in Hong Kong at Wednesday's market open.
· Jenny Lee
Toyota-backed Chinese self-driving unicorn Momenta hits Hong Kong market
A Momenta robotaxi is displayed at the booth of the Chinese autonomous driving startup at the Auto Shanghai show in April 2025. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Death toll in northwestern China landslide rises to 21
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct search and rescue at the site of a landslide at a village in Nanhe township of Tanchang County, Longnan City, northwest China’s Gansu Province on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Xinhua via AP)
Woodworkers buried as landslide death toll rises to 21 in weather-ravaged China
Rescue parties are continuing their search for people trapped by unprecedented floods with no relief in sight from further winds and rain
· Phoebe Zhang
Woodworkers buried as landslide death toll rises to 21 in weather-ravaged China
Rescue parties are continuing their search for people trapped by unprecedented floods with no relief in sight from further winds and rain
· Phoebe Zhang
Sometimes, it pays to be a backward country
For all the destruction of the Mao era, it also replaced traditional structures with modern frameworks that set up China for rapid growth
· Alex Lo
Sometimes, it pays to be a backward country
For all the destruction of the Mao era, it also replaced traditional structures with modern frameworks that set up China for rapid growth
· Alex Lo
China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say
China's rare launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific, demonstrating the sea-based leg of its nuclear arsenal, will push countries in the region to wall themselves off from Beijing by tightening defense ties.
· Anniek Bao
Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering financial help
Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment
· Fran Lu
Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering financial help
Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment
· Fran Lu
Why America’s most advanced warships are struggling with fires and electrical faults
Chinese report claims problems expose vulnerabilities caused by excessive deployments, tech overreliance and insufficient shipyard support
· Liu Zhen
Why America’s most advanced warships are struggling with fires and electrical faults
Chinese report claims problems expose vulnerabilities caused by excessive deployments, tech overreliance and insufficient shipyard support
· Liu Zhen
Hong Kong universities snap up office and retail sites amid classroom crunch
At least six universities have moved into offices and shopping centres as non-local enrolment rises and campuses run out of space
· Kate Chan
Hong Kong universities snap up office and retail sites amid classroom crunch
At least six universities have moved into offices and shopping centres as non-local enrolment rises and campuses run out of space
· Kate Chan
Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong: China’s women team keen to test themselves at home
Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents
· Stephy Zhang
China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong
Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents
· Stephy Zhang
Plenty of players but no grassroots: can China ever grow into a footballing giant?
Some of its amateur matches pull in bigger crowds than European leagues but are more of a spectacle than a pathway to the professional game, say experts
· Alastair Mccready
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
· Bbcnews
Hong Kong’s property market set to cool despite run of record-breaking deals
The recent rally in residential property is likely to lose steam in the second half of 2026, as a weak stock market weighs on investor sentiment
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong’s property market set to cool despite run of record-breaking deals
The recent rally in residential property is likely to lose steam in the second half of 2026, as a weak stock market weighs on investor sentiment
· Peggy Ye
In the age of AI, Hong Kong’s strategy as a ‘superconnector’ is progressing
At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its traditional strengths
· SCMP Editorial
In the age of AI, Hong Kong’s strategy as a ‘superconnector’ is progressing
At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its traditional strengths
· SCMP Editorial
Driving licence system gaps mar Hong Kong’s reputation
An Ombudsman investigation found ‘queuing gangs’ are exploiting loopholes in the test-free driving licence application system despite it being moved online
· SCMP Editorial
Driving licence system gaps mar Hong Kong’s reputation
An Ombudsman investigation found ‘queuing gangs’ are exploiting loopholes in the test-free driving licence application system despite it being moved online
· SCMP Editorial
How Hong Kong is fighting to redefine its future with an institutional moat, wealth surge
Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes
· Daisy Wu
Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth
Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes
· Daisy Wu
China Test-Launches Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile In Pacific, Alarming Neighbors
The Chinese navy on Monday test-launched a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean in the framework of its annual military exercises.
· Tyler Durden
Anthropic Removes "Scary" Secret Claude Tracker After Developer Stumbles Across It
Anthropic has removed hidden detection code from its Claude Code tool after a developer reverse-engineered the binary and exposed how the company was subtly monitoring users in China.
· Tyler Durden
AFP monitors 74 Chinese vessels in WPS in June
The Philippine military monitored 74 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels in key areas of the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS) in June, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Australia news live: PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane, with all eyes on China after missile test
Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer
Seventeen dead, 900 snakes set loose as storms lash China
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· Jeff Pao
What is left of Hong Kong's rule of law?
Chow Hang-tung, vice-chair of Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, attends a news conference in Hong Kong on Sept. 5, 2021. © Reuters
· Patrick Poon
Japan's Shimizu bets on humanoid robots to tackle construction labor crunch
Shimizu is testing out the ability of this robot from China's Unitree to patrol construction sites on foot. (Photo by Kohei Okuyama)
· Staff Writer