India and Japan to develop stealth technology for warships as faith in US wavers
The pact to equip Indian vessels with radar-evading antennas comes as China expands its own naval cooperation with Pakistan
· Biman Mukherji
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong churches warned over ‘systemic’ flaws in handling sexual harassment
Churches face calls to implement robust anti-harassment procedures after survey reveals long-term allegations had been mishandled and downplayed
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong churches warned over ‘systemic’ flaws in handling sexual harassment
Churches face calls to implement robust anti-harassment procedures after survey reveals long-term allegations had been mishandled and downplayed
· Fiona Chow
Why Haaland, Kane heroics at World Cup could be bad news for football fans in China
Players are entitled to a mandatory minimum off-season rest period or holiday of at least 21 consecutive days following major Fifa tournaments
· Mike Chan
Why Haaland, Kane heroics at World Cup could be bad news for football fans in China
Players are entitled to a mandatory minimum off-season rest period or holiday of at least 21 consecutive days following major Fifa tournaments
· Mike Chan
China’s Xi Jinping sets new precedent with July 4 message for Trump and US
Beijing does not usually publicise presidential messages to Washington on Independence Day
· Xinlu Liang
China’s Xi Jinping sets new precedent with July 4 message for Trump and US
Beijing does not usually publicise presidential messages to Washington on Independence Day
· Xinlu Liang
Hong Kong doctor issued over 3,700 fraudulent Covid vaccine exemptions, court hears
Prosecutors say Dr Tai Kong-shing, 80, conspired with intermediary to generate certificates en masse for personal gain
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong doctor issued over 3,700 fraudulent Covid vaccine exemptions, court hears
Prosecutors say Dr Tai Kong-shing, 80, conspired with intermediary to generate certificates en masse for personal gain
· Brian Wong
China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch
Elderly Jing dies in accident while carrying food for wife after Zhang buys out all his farm produce, treats him to his first lavish meal
· Fran Lu
China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch
Elderly Jing dies in accident while carrying food for wife after Zhang buys out all his farm produce, treats him to his first lavish meal
· Fran Lu
Apple veteran's Chinese smart-glasses firm becomes unicorn as Tencent, Meituan fund rival to Meta
A Chinese smart-glasses maker founded by an Apple veteran has become a unicorn after a funding round with investors including Meituan and Tencent.
· Jenny Lee, Anniek Bao
Ukraine pushes civil drone drive with Japan and Taiwan
Ukrainian military personnel prep a Raybird reconnaissance drone manufactured domestically by Skyeton for deployment against Russian forces last month. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Thanks but no thanks: China football fans happy to see Cabo Verde friendly scrapped
Idea raised by African nation’s football association, with vice-president also sharing advice on how China’s men’s team can improve
· Stephy Zhang
Thanks but no thanks: China football fans happy to see Cabo Verde friendly scrapped
Idea raised by African nation’s football association, with vice-president also sharing advice on how China’s men’s team can improve
· Stephy Zhang
Indonesia needs China’s know-how, not just its cash and contracts
Keep independent journalism alive
· Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
China's state-directed absorption of local bank highlights debt pressure
Ding Xiangqun, the newly appointed head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, speaks at the Lujiazui Forum 2026 in Shanghai on June 17.
· Staff Writer
China’s latest nuclear reactor goes live, first in Greater Bay Area with Hualong One tech
New reactor at Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant launches as Guangdong sees a growing number of reactors built across the province
· Frank Chen
China’s latest nuclear reactor goes live, first in Greater Bay Area with Hualong One tech
New reactor at Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant launches as Guangdong sees a growing number of reactors built across the province
· Frank Chen
Global investors pivot from access to scale in yuan operations, anchored by Hong Kong
Three quarters of respondents expect to increase yuan allocations over the next one to two years
· Daisy Wu
China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
Authorities issue top flood alert, call for rescue and evacuation as bad weather expected to continue under influence of Typhoon Maysak
· Phoebe Zhang
China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
Authorities issue top flood alert, call for rescue and evacuation as bad weather expected to continue under influence of Typhoon Maysak
· Phoebe Zhang
Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals, issues lifetime entry bans in anti-scam crackdown
The Chinese nationals were arrested in May in connection with an alleged online gaming and investment fraud syndicate operating from Batam
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals, issues lifetime entry bans in anti-scam crackdown
The Chinese nationals were arrested in May in connection with an alleged online gaming and investment fraud syndicate operating from Batam
· SCMP’s Asia desk
74% of Hong Kong pupils get first-choice secondary school, match 2025 record
High satisfaction rate reflects sensible choices and strategies by well-informed parents, school council representative says
· William Yiu
74% of Hong Kong pupils get first-choice secondary school, match 2025 record
High satisfaction rate reflects sensible choices and strategies by well-informed parents, school council representative says
· William Yiu
Beijing’s missile flex sends its Pacific neighbours an unmistakeable warning
Beijing: China’s testing of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific Ocean generated a splash that no one heard, but every country in the region felt.
· Lisa Visentin
Why Chinese youth aren’t booing AI, unlike American graduates
Giving young people a chance to help build the future with AI is more effective than a narrative in which they are its inevitable victims
· Kun Tian
Why Chinese youth aren’t booing AI, unlike American graduates
Giving young people a chance to help build the future with AI is more effective than a narrative in which they are its inevitable victims
· Kun Tian
Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific
Australia and Fiji signed a major defense alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked, as China seeks to expand its influence in the region.
· REUTERS
US ‘very much in space race’ against China – NASA chief
The US is “very much in a space race” against China as the two nations look to land humans on the Moon and establish permanent bases there in the coming years, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has said.
· RT
China test-launches a ballistic missile in a South Pacific nuclear-free zone
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‘Goodbye and thank you’: Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak Airport closes - SCMP archive
Lights go out for the last time as army of staff works overnight on move to Chek Lap Kok
· SCMP
‘Goodbye and thank you’: Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak Airport closes - SCMP archive
Lights go out for the last time as army of staff works overnight on move to Chek Lap Kok
· SCMP
China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan
China has test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine that landed in “designated waters” in the Pacific Ocean, state news agency Xinhua reports, drawing criticism and concerns from Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
· Al Jazeera
China tests missile in the Pacific hours after historic Australia-Fiji pact
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What was it like to attend a Children’s Palace in China? A socialist institution revisited
The ‘Youth Palace’ exhibition at Shanghai’s Rockbund Art Museum looks at a socialist educational institution that promoted collectivism
· Suchao Li
What was it like to attend a Children’s Palace in China? A socialist institution revisited
The ‘Youth Palace’ exhibition at Shanghai’s Rockbund Art Museum looks at a socialist educational institution that promoted collectivism
· Suchao Li
Afternoon Update: China conducts Pacific missile test; Albanese apologises for Kylie comments; and England’s epic win in Mexico
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· Luca Ittimani
Power prevails but law still matters in the South China Sea
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· Ivy Ganadillo
Papal envoy presides over first Vietnamese beatification rite | South China Morning Post
A special mass was held in a church in Ca Mau for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, a priest killed while protecting parishioners in 1946.
China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’
Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday
· Josh Butler, Dan Jervis Bardy
EU should learn from China’s energy tech, say heads of 2 of France’s largest power firms
The EU can learn from China’s tech knowledge and speed capability in both renewable and nuclear power sectors
· Xiaofei Xu
EU should learn from China’s energy tech, say heads of 2 of France’s largest power firms
The EU can learn from China’s tech knowledge and speed capability in both renewable and nuclear power sectors
· Xiaofei Xu
China’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries
About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year
· Daniel Ren
China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries
About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year
· Daniel Ren
China’s technical schools offer both hope and despair for jobless university graduates
Young Chinese ‘return to the furnace’ for practical skills but Chinese media reports some students are disappointed by education on offer
· Zhang Tong
China’s technical schools offer both hope and despair for jobless university graduates
Young Chinese ‘return to the furnace’ for practical skills but Chinese media reports some students are disappointed by education on offer
· Zhang Tong
Chinese submarine launches missile into Pacific, spooking neighbors
A Chinese Type 094A Jin-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine sails in the South China Sea during a military display in April 2018. © Reuters
· Staff Writer