Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong expected to plead guilty in foreign collusion case
High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for the 29-year-old jailed activist on September 2
· Brian Wong
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· Gabriel Honrada
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
The Japan Coast Guard said Tuesday it had expelled two Chinese coast guard ships from waters near disputed islands also claimed by Beijing.
· No Author
At Least 15 Dead in China After Severe Flooding During Typhoon Maysak
Torrential rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon Maysak left at least 15 people dead in southern and central China, as the region braced for more extreme weather in the coming days.
· Lily Kuo
Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral
The visitor demanded a hotel fly China’s flag, unaware the display only featured nations that had actually qualified for the tournament
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral
The visitor demanded a hotel fly China’s flag, unaware the display only featured nations that had actually qualified for the tournament
· SCMP’s Asia desk
At least 8 people dead after thunderstorms battered cities in central China | South China Morning Post
Winds of up to 149 km/h lashed main cities in Hubei province.
N. Korea issues stamps marking key treaty with China, Xi's Pyongyang visit
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has issued new stamps to mark the 65th anniversary of the signing of its mutual defense treaty with China and Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Pyongyang last month.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Minibus driver arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly knocking down elderly pedestrian
Driver, 74, was travelling on Hing Fong Road towards Kwai Fong on Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck 90-year-old resident, police say
· Wynna Wong
Minibus driver arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly knocking down elderly pedestrian
Driver, 74, was travelling on Hing Fong Road towards Kwai Fong on Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck 90-year-old resident, police say
· Wynna Wong
Un alud de tierra en China sepulta a 33 personas; rescatan a cerca de la mitad
BEIJING (AP) — Un alud de tierra en una aldea del noroeste de China sepultó a 33 personas el martes, informó la prensa estatal. Cerca de la mitad de ellas fueron rescatadas.
· The Associated Press
Chinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge
Chinese-built AI models are gaining traction among U.S. companies as they narrow the performance gap with leading American rivals while remaining significantly cheaper to use.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
A landslide in China buries 33 people, state media report
BEIJING (AP) — A landslide at a village in northwestern China buried 33 people on Tuesday, state media reported. About half of them have been rescued.
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test
A Chinese nuclear submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking the first such test since 2024.
· RT
Joy and tears as Hong Kong students receive secondary school allocations
Some admitted to their first-choice institutions already dreaming up plans for university while others consider pathways to studying abroad
· Kelly Fung
Joy and tears as Hong Kong students receive secondary school allocations
Some admitted to their first-choice institutions already dreaming up plans for university while others consider pathways to studying abroad
· Kelly Fung
Deal between Danish NATO port and Chinese peer draws criticism
Denmark's Esbjerg Port was designated a NATO port in 2022 and also is recognized as a wind energy hub for the European Union. (Screenshot from Port of Esbjerg's website)
· JENS KASTNER
At least 16 people buried following landslide in China
At least 16 people are still buried following a landslide in the mountainous region of China’s western province of Gansu.
· Abby Rogers
China space probe reaches target asteroid
BEIJING - China’s Tianwen-2 space probe, which is set to bring back samples from an asteroid for research, has reached its target after traveling one billion kilometers over more than a year, the Chinese space agency said on Monday.
· The Manila Times
Hong Kong office vacancy rates to plateau as Central hits 43-month low
Despite increased supply and a vacancy rate plateauing at 14 per cent, prime office rentals will rise up to 5 per cent this year, says JLL
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong office vacancy rates to plateau as Central hits 43-month low
Despite increased supply and a vacancy rate plateauing at 14 per cent, prime office rentals will rise up to 5 per cent this year, says JLL
· Cheryl Arcibal
Twin pandas enjoy last birthday party before returning to China
YONGIN, South Korea, July 7 (Yonhap) --- A birthday party was thrown Tuesday for twin pandas at an amusement park in Yongin, just south of Seoul, with the South Korea-born animals set to return to China in the near future.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions
Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech
· Xiaofei Xu
Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions
Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech
· Xiaofei Xu
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
Yang Youlin exploited his roles to help others secure engineering contracts and financing, the court heard
· Bbcnews
Japan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing clout
Activists urge Tokyo to reject the request, pointing to evidence that the military weaponised previous Japanese aid vessels
· Julian Ryall
Japan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing clout
Activists urge Tokyo to reject the request, pointing to evidence that the military weaponised previous Japanese aid vessels
· Julian Ryall
‘China Opportunity 2.0’ will boost innovation – and Europe-China ties
Readers discuss the benefits of deepening scientific cooperation, how Hong Kong can be truly Muslim-friendly, and the HK$2 transport scheme expansion
· Letters
‘China Opportunity 2.0’ will boost innovation – and Europe-China ties
Readers discuss the benefits of deepening scientific cooperation, how Hong Kong can be truly Muslim-friendly, and the HK$2 transport scheme expansion
· Letters
8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead
Meteorologists warn of a ‘complex’ series of challenges this year, with severe wind, rainstorms and geological disasters across the country
· Phoebe Zhang
8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead
Meteorologists warn of a ‘complex’ series of challenges this year, with severe wind, rainstorms and geological disasters across the country
· Phoebe Zhang
Singapore holds top spot as world’s costliest city for the rich, Hong Kong slips to 4th
London’s ranking slid from second to fifth, while Shanghai was unchanged at sixth
· Themis Qi
Singapore holds top spot as world’s costliest city for the rich, Hong Kong slips to 4th
London’s ranking slid from second to fifth, while Shanghai was unchanged at sixth
· Themis Qi
AI ‘central plank’ in Hong Kong’s economic development, John Lee says
City leader says first five-year blueprint and coming policy address will drive AI-led growth
· Matthew Cheng
AI ‘central plank’ in Hong Kong’s economic development, John Lee says
City leader says first five-year blueprint and coming policy address will drive AI-led growth
· Matthew Cheng
Can China and US find common ground on AI governance in Geneva?
Representatives from China and the U.S. are searching for areas of agreement on how to govern artificial intelligence at an international conference this week in the Swiss city of Geneva. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by screenshot from UN's website)
· Staff Writer
China has sent the world a reminder of its growing military power
Topic:Defence and National Security
· Allyson Horn
Chinese National Madam Indicted For Running Brothels Out Of Boston Apartments
Authored by Frank Fang via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
SCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this September
Esteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast-growing Central Asia
· Matthew Cheng
SCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this September
Esteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast-growing Central Asia
· Matthew Cheng
Indian security analysts alarmed by Bangladesh-China port deal
Bangladesh recently offered an economic zone project -- one earmarked for development by India a decade ago -- to a big Chinese engineering company. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP)
· KIRAN SHARMA
China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
The pace is the fastest since 2021 though momentum for some start-ups remains uncertain, according to a new report
· Coco Feng
China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
The pace is the fastest since 2021 though momentum for some start-ups remains uncertain, according to a new report
· Coco Feng
Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival
The rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative work today will define what the city’s culture and economy look like tomorrow
· Adam Au
Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival
The rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative work today will define what the city’s culture and economy look like tomorrow
· Adam Au
China’s missile launch shocked the world. Its new JL-3 brings a threat we’ve never seen before
July 7, 2026 — 11:30am
· Clinton Fernandes
More mainland China forex reserve investment to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong: PBOC chief
The governor made the comment at the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit on Tuesday
· Enoch Yiu
More mainland China forex reserve investment to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong: PBOC chief
The governor made the comment at the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit on Tuesday
· Enoch Yiu
Rough seas, stormy weather loom as Korea feels effects of Super Typhoon Bavi
Korean Peninsula unlikely to take a direct hit from the super typhoon as its forecast path shifts toward China
· Park Jun-hee
‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business
Chunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of responsibility as he helps mum rebuild life after her divorce and suffers severe burns
· Zoey Zhang