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China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines
A scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush…
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US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong
A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing…
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Trump weighs US$100,000 fee for foreign students to work in US after graduation
The Trump administration is weighing a plan to charge international students US$100,000 to stay in the country and work after graduating, according to a person…
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US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC
The United States sanctioned two China-based companies and a Chinese executive on Thursday over their alleged support for Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington…
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Selection for next UN chief gets underway with Grynspan early front runner
Rebeca Grynspan, the former vice-president of Costa Rica, emerged as an early front runner to be the next United Nations secretary general on Thursday, as the…
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US dad who gave gun to high school shooter gets 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison…
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Spain deploys military as migrants surge across Morocco border, enter Ceuta
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with…
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Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
Unitree Robotics will launch its initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai next week, the firm announced late on Thursday, as China’s robotics start-ups race…
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China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in trade talks between Bessent and He
China on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott…
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Uefa votes to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with private investor plan
Uefa member federations agreed on Thursday to boycott all Fifa competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private…
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As Hong Kong ages and life goes digital, Hang Seng’s Silver Academy helps seniors stay active, connected and confident
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a city that moves fast, it’s easy to miss a quiet reality: many older people are…
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Top US science journals more likely to reject paper by Chinese authors: study
Researchers based in China or having a Chinese surname were far less likely than their US and Canadian counterparts to have papers published in the world’s…
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Transport authorities order probe after crash paralyses traffic on airport link
Hong Kong transport authorities have ordered the operator of a major road link feeding the airport to explain its handling of an accident that paralysed…
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US scientist Elsa Reichmanis defends global collaboration amid scrutiny of science exchange
American materials scientist Elsa Reichmanis, whose pioneering work helped lay part of the foundation for modern semiconductor manufacturing, said scientific…
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China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans
The fallout from Washington’s fresh import ban on foreign robots appears poised to disrupt the American living room, threatening to lock out market-dominating…
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Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?
The United States could be developing underground warfare powers and China should guard against the potential threat to its national security, Chinese think…
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Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says
Hong Kong should integrate specialised intervention services into its youth suicide response strategy, an NGO has said, as the number of minors taking their…
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Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds
Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the…
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New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
Fresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the…
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US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust
US economic growth slowed in the second quarter amid a widening in the trade deficit, but an acceleration in consumer spending and robust business investment…
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Ukraine and 9 European nations form anti-ballistic missile coalition
Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe…
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1 killed in ICE-involved shooting in US
A person was killed on Monday in a shooting involving US immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man was fatally shot by a US…
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US to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington would restore its blockade of Iran and impose fees on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz…
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Pan Jianwei becomes first Chinese scientist to win the top UN basic science prize
Chinese quantum scientist Pan Jianwei has won the United Nations’ top fundamental science prize for his work in quantum computation and communications, Unesco…
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Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules
Dedicated laws designed to fast-track Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project will not override the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, the authorities…
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Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines
A university symposium in Guangzhou has placed the Philippines’ northernmost province of Batanes at the centre of a new argument over history, geography and…
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China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has started building a safety benchmark to evaluate artificial intelligence models, as…
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Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company
Hong Kong’s housing authorities have dismissed online rumours that a government-established company set up to acquire flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court is…
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Taiwan’s new military outsourcing plan: a pragmatic fix or security risk?
Taiwan’s armed forces plan to outsource guard duties at military academies to private security firms in a pilot programme aimed at freeing up limited personnel…
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Iran war is no longer a contest over just the Strait of Hormuz
Early on July 12, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice and struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, the United States launched…
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Ann Widdecombe death: UK counterterrorism police probe suspected murder of ex-minister
British counterterrorism police officers are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe…
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How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague ruling
A decade after a tribunal in The Hague ruled on July 12, 2016, that Beijing’s sweeping South China Sea claims had no legal basis, Philippine officials and…
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Hong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab
A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun…
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Xi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push
President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai and deliver a keynote address…
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What China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions
China’s aircraft carrier programme is entering a new phase as Beijing broadens its focus to improve the recruitment and training of the crews and pilots needed…
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China rejects US, Panamanian claims of ‘weaponising’ ship inspections
China has defended its inspections of Panama-flagged ships as routine safety checks, rejecting US and Panamanian accusations that it is weaponising shipping…
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EU eyes social media curbs for children
The European Union will move to limit young children’s access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
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Hongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ feline market grows
Hongkongers are spending a record HK$2,062 (US$263) a month on pet cats, driven by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”, according to a survey. The…
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Italian chef handed 90 hours of community service for drink-driving, speeding
A Hong Kong court has ordered an Italian chef to serve 90 hours of community service and suspended his driving licence for a year after he admitted…
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Futu expects mainland brokerage business to shrink but vows to keep Hong Kong outlets
Futu Holdings, the Nasdaq listed Chinese broker that was recently penalised by China’s securities regulator, said it expects a gradual fall off in mainland…
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Japan’s ‘destructive potential’ in South China Sea may eclipse the US: analyst
A prominent Chinese maritime analyst has sounded the alarm over Japan’s increasing military presence in the South China Sea, warning it has a “destructive…
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Myanmar edges out of isolation as Asean steps up engagement
Myanmar’s gradual return from the diplomatic deep freeze continued over the weekend as Southeast Asian foreign ministers met their counterpart from the…
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China’s drug industry pivots to AI-powered candidates to drive next wave of deals
After China’s cross-border deals for innovative drugs hit a record US$110 billion in the first half of 2026, the sector is now pivoting towards artificial…
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Hong Kong offers HK$45,000 to welfare recipients who secure steady jobs
Hong Kong residents on government welfare can receive cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) over three years if they secure stable employment and…
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China investor reveals 9-year hunt to bring fugitive fraudster ex-wife to justice after she fled to US
A Shenzhen-based investment veteran has revealed on social media that he spent 13 million yuan (US$1.9 million) over nine years to send the woman who deceived…
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China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban
China will make vehicle connectivity a mandatory part of its automotive safety framework, as Washington seeks to block Chinese cars using the technology over…
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German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in DR Congo
A United States citizen infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital early on Monday…
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China joins US in reusable orbital rocket capability
China has become just the second country after the United States to achieve the controlled recovery of a reusable orbital space rocket. Friday’s successful…
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Is China’s massive island-building push at Antelope Reef nearing the finish line?
New satellite images suggest China’s land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea is nearly finished, according to researchers. One image taken on…
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Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns
Filipino domestic workers continue to endure widespread labour exploitation and sexual abuse in Saudi Arabia, according to a new Amnesty International report…
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The new space race: how China plans to break SpaceX’s launch monopoly with IPO push
To challenge the global launch market dominance of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Beijing is adopting a coordinated, multi-company “wolf-pack” strategy fuelled by recent…
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Ex-South Korea leader Yoon jailed 2 years over illegal polling
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for…
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Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has received a complaint over a viral dashcam video of a heated dispute in a ride-hailing vehicle involving a passenger identified…
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China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on domestic shipbuilder
After China became only the second nation after the US to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, the spotlight has fallen on the…
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2 arrested over viral video row involving off-duty Hong Kong firefighter
An off-duty Hong Kong firefighter has been arrested after reporting an alleged assault as a victim, the South China Morning Post has learned, following a viral…
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What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?
Rows of gold bars, stacks of US and Singapore dollars and seven suitcases found inside a locked safe have become the defining images of one of the biggest…
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Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city
Hong Kong will ramp up autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and make more roads available for trials, authorities have said, as Chinese technology company Baidu…
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Sam Neill, known for roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, dead at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in Jurassic Park to playing Holly…
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What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake
Chinese-American billionaire investor Duan Yongping has increased his holdings in Pop Mart for a third time, reinforcing his long-term bullish view on the toy…
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Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending 6-year legal drama
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked free on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the prosecutors’ final appeal in his corruption case…