Elon Musk slams Australia’s child social media ban as ‘back door control’ of internet

Social media firms could be fined US$32 million if they fail to keep children under 16 off their platforms.

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Chinese biotech firms brace for profit hit from Trump tariffs, US funding bill

Efforts to expand sales of high-value products in China and non-US markets would cushion the blow, analysts say.

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United Nations could meet Israel PM Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant, UN says

UN chief Antonio Guterres and Netanyahu have not spoken since war began in 2023 and Israel has declared Guterres persona non grata.

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King Charles’ coronation cost UK taxpayers US$90.7 million

Critics say taxpayer spending on the 2023 events was too large and out of touch given huge demands on stretched public funds.

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Russia has tested new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine, Putin says

Russian president warned US air defence systems would be powerless to stop new missile Oreshnik after attack hit Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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Can Donald Trump, avid TikTok user and China critic, save the platform from a US ban?

Republican loyalty test brews as president-elect’s support this year for popular social-media app runs headlong into tough-on-Beijing vows.

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China races to stockpile US chips before Trump ramps up sanctions

As more US tech curbs look likely in second Trump term, China’s imports of made-in-America integrated circuits have surged by 60 per cent.

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Temu owner PDD sees 10% plunge in pre-market trading despite 44% revenue growth

PDD’s results, including a 66 per cent jump in net revenue, outperformed rivals, but it did not allay investor concerns amid e-commerce competition.

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About 75% of young Hongkongers with sexual experience have not tested for HIV: poll

Schools should offer more comprehensive sex education, including teaching young people about safety measures, academic says.

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China’s ‘who gets what’ debate, Beijing slams US over Gaza: SCMP daily catch-up

From a debate over China’s domestic spending to a hunt for a wild Siberian tiger, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

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Japanese porn stars charging HK$150,000 for sex arrested in Hong Kong

Authorities bust syndicate after sharing intelligence with counterparts in Macau, Singapore and Japan.

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2 PLA Navy warships arrive in Hong Kong for 5-day port call

Changsha, a destroyer, and Hainan, the country’s largest amphibious assault vessel, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning.

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Alibaba to merge domestic and global e-commerce units, names Jiang Fan as CEO

The new group brings together Taobao and Tmall Group, Alibaba International and a slew of other e-commerce operations.

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China’s Death Star-like weapon system, SpaceSail rivals Musk’s Starlink: 6 science stories

Explore China’s cutting-edge innovations and latest scientific advancements in some of our latest science coverage.

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China slams US for blocking Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

China’s top UN envoy says US veto has ‘shattered the Gazan people’s hope for survival’ as war rages on in Palestinian enclave.

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China’s consumption stimulus debate reignites with no clear answer

Better social welfare could increase financial security and encourage spending, while cash handouts could quickly lift consumption, economists say.

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Israeli officials demand right to strike Hezbollah under any ceasefire deal for Lebanon

A US envoy is trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group after months of fighting.

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Japan police seek arrest of Chinese teenager over Yasukuni Shrine ‘toilet’ graffiti

The suspect, who also faces a charge of desecration of a place of worship, has already left Japan for Hong Kong.

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Lula pushes action at G20, Asia’s rice revolution, Hongkongers back renewables: 6 climate stories

From super typhoons to dengue outbreaks, climate change is having an impact across the globe. Here are six of our latest stories.

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India’s government orders New Delhi staff to work from home as toxic smog covers capital

India’s capital continues to grapple with a toxic smog crisis.

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Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos party town

The poisoning incident in Vang Vieng has left Bianca Jones, two Danes and an American traveller dead.

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Hong Kong charity that helps neurodiverse people achieve their full potential through fitness

‘We don’t see this as an ability issue but more of an opportunity issue,’ says Love 21 Foundation CEO Jeff Rotmeyer.

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Trump ‘efficiency’ tsar Elon Musk outlines plans for massive US cost-cutting

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lean on Supreme Court rulings as they take aim at hundreds of billions of dollars in government spending.

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Typhoon-hit Philippines faces rice crisis, more inflation pain as crops perish

The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.

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India’s Gautam Adani, one of world’s richest people, charged in US with bribery and fraud

The billionaire and 7 others are accused of agreeing to pay US$265 million to Indian officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts.

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As US rivalry intensifies, Chinese strategists call for new approach to nuclear deterrence

Scholars say it is time to shed Cold War concepts imported from the West and develop distinctly Chinese nuclear strategy.

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Hong Kong government condemns red paint attack at headquarters

Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to pursue offender.

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South Korea airport defends invasive body search of traveller after drug scanner error

Customs officials say the invasive search was lawful and an ‘unavoidable measure’ even though it left the traveller with vaginal bleeding.

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Ex-South Korean defence chief, officials accused of THAAD data leak to China, activists

South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD.

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Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court a week after his death

The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.

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Russia’s Putin plans India trip, defying US-led efforts to isolate him

As he prepares for his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s president signals growing confidence in travelling abroad.

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Will a second Trump presidency reshape Southeast Asia’s trade, security landscape?

Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say.

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Singapore takes action against Resorts World Sentosa for ‘unsatisfactory’ tourist numbers

The city state’s Gambling Regulatory Authority said the casino had areas that ‘require rectification and substantial improvement’.

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Elon Musk’s China ties ‘a profound threat’ to US national security: senator

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO’s business interests could be exploited by Beijing, according to testimony at cybersecurity hearing.

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Hong Kong escalator chaos, China’s time-bending machine, Tokyo’s sex trade secret: 5 most-read stories

Here are five of our most popular stories from the past few days. Find out what people have been reading the most on SCMP.com.

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Australia pushes pension reform as it braces for 10% of population to retire

With 2.5 million Australians set to retire in the next decade, the government wants to reshape its US$2.5 trillion pension industry.

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Trump taps former pro-wrestling mogul Linda McMahon as education secretary

Linda McMahon was a major donor and early supporter of the Republican president-elect.

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What makes China’s ultra-long ‘special bonds’ so special?

China has only issued its ultra-long-term government bonds in special circumstances – here’s why this year qualifies.

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TSMC’s move to cut off Chinese chip firms weighs on annual Beijing semiconductor forum

At the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo, industry experts weighed in on the challenges and opportunities ahead in domestic chipmaking.

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China’s retail rally in lower-tier locales tops big-city light spenders

People face less daunting financial pressures and lesser debt burdens in smaller Chinese cities, with relatively stable expectations about the future.

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Japanese demand end to ‘comfort women’ funds after South Korean politician’s conviction

Yoon Mee-hyang was jailed and fined for embezzling funds meant for Korean ‘comfort women’ in a case that dragged on for several years.

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Loyal Hong Kong shoppers forgo Shenzhen, channel hometown pride to support local businesses

Quality assurance, political values, human ties and ‘stubbornness’ among reasons they stay home to shop.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287290/loyal-hong-kong-shoppers-forgo-shenzhen-channel-hometown-pride-support-local-businesses?utm_source=rss_feed


US report warns PLA electronic warfare could pose ‘significant challenge’ in Taiwan Strait

Chinese military’s capabilities include radar-jamming devices, high-energy lasers and electromagnetic pulse weapons, US agency says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3287227/us-report-warns-pla-electronic-warfare-could-pose-significant-challenge-taiwan-strait?utm_source=rss_feed


Howard Lutnick named US commerce secretary and will ‘lead’ on tariffs and trade

Wall Street CEO co-chairs Donald Trump’s transition team and was previously said to be considered for treasury secretary.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3287298/howard-lutnick-named-us-commerce-secretary-and-will-lead-tariffs-and-trade?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump 2.0 will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong, Manila envoy says

If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287297/trump-20-will-keep-us-philippines-economic-and-defence-ties-strong-manila-envoy-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Hongkongers to pay nearly 1% more for electricity next year

City’s two power companies increase charges after prices cut by as much as 16 per cent last year.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287245/hongkongers-pay-nearly-1-more-electricity-next-year?utm_source=rss_feed


In Africa, China values party-to-party ties for stronger political and economic relations

As a backdrop to trade and other engagement, China’s Communist Party maintains ties with more than 100 political parties across Africa.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287210/africa-china-values-party-party-ties-stronger-political-and-economic-relations?utm_source=rss_feed


Satellite images show toxic smog over South Asia visible from space

Nasa satellite images showed a thick smog covering several South Asian cities.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287208/satellite-images-show-toxic-smog-over-south-asia-visible-space?utm_source=rss_feed


South Korea opposition chief indicted for misuse of public funds

Already embroiled in multiple legal battles, Lee Jae-myung’s indictment could jeopardise his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287193/south-korea-opposition-chief-indicted-misuse-public-funds?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng urges Hong Kong to ‘assert’ itself, lays down 3 paths for reform

State leader says city should deepen financial reforms, expand cooperation and opening up and dovetail with national developments.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287165/chinese-vice-premier-he-lifeng-urges-hong-kong-assert-itself-lays-down-3-paths-reform?utm_source=rss_feed


Tens of thousands of Maori, supporters march on New Zealand’s parliament

Protesters oppose a bill drafted by a minor coalition party that aims to redefine a founding treaty of the country dating back to 1840.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287145/tens-thousands-maori-supporters-march-new-zealands-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed


Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong T1 typhoon signal to remain in force until 10pm

Tropical Storm Man-yi is estimated to be about 370km south of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west at about 18km/h.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3287133/storm-man-yi-hong-kong-t1-typhoon-signal-remain-force-until-10pm?utm_source=rss_feed


Biden, Trudeau miss traditional group photo with world leaders at G20

A US official blamed ‘logistical issues’ and said the group photo was taken early.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3287132/biden-trudeau-miss-traditional-group-photo-world-leaders-g20?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Family destroyed’: Children of French mass rape victim speak of heartbreak

Daughter believes she was also assaulted by her father, Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping his wife with dozens of men.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287123/family-destroyed-children-french-mass-rape-victim-speak-heartbreak?utm_source=rss_feed


US hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence

Amana supports unauthorised settler outposts that are used to expand Jewish settlements and seize Palestinian land, Treasury Department said.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3287116/us-hits-israeli-settler-group-sanctions-over-west-bank-violence?utm_source=rss_feed


Reduced tolls at Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel could be rolled out in 2025

Authorities leaning towards implementing time-based tolls at the tunnel, government source says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3287103/reduced-tolls-hong-kongs-tai-lam-tunnel-could-be-rolled-out-2025?utm_source=rss_feed


How a Chinese spacecraft will catch Mars rock samples for journey to Earth

A lightweight device on an orbiting module will capture a container about the size of a coffee can.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3286721/how-chinese-spacecraft-will-catch-mars-rock-samples-journey-earth?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong police arrest man, 25, suspected of raping girlfriend in New Territories

Victim, who was attacked with hard object before being raped, called friend who alerted police in early hours of Monday.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287023/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-25-suspected-raping-girlfriend-new-territories?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine

Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287017/hong-kong-man-54-arrested-over-stealing-hk60000-cash-watches-and-red-wine?utm_source=rss_feed


Laos owes billions to China and it can’t get inflation under control

For three years, prices have risen by more than 20 per cent – forcing a growing number in the Southeast Asian nation to forage for food.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287002/laos-owes-billions-china-and-it-cant-get-inflation-under-control?utm_source=rss_feed


Starbucks Malaysia confronts long-terms sales decline from anti-Israel boycott

Malaysia’s largest bank has warned that the brand is likely to suffer from long-term slumping sales, despite a booming coffee market.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286991/starbucks-malaysia-confronts-long-terms-sales-decline-anti-israel-boycott?utm_source=rss_feed


Operation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders

Community project under Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre is set to launch next year with funding from OSC.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286979/operation-santa-claus-inclusion-drive-looks-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-elders?utm_source=rss_feed


Make America healthy again? Fast food lover Trump and co have McDonald’s on plane

Robert F. Kennedy Jnr pictured with McDonald’s meal after calling food on Donald Trump’s plane ‘poison’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3286978/make-america-healthy-again-fast-food-lover-trump-and-co-have-mcdonalds-plane?utm_source=rss_feed


Sick China dog spends 2 years beside owner’s grave, rescued by man, becomes ‘Loyal Baby’

Dog rescuer entices grieving canine with sausages, helps cure animal’s skin disease, takes it on regular visits to grave of dead previous owner.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3286975/sick-china-dog-spends-2-years-beside-owners-grave-rescued-man-becomes-loyal-baby?utm_source=rss_feed


A leader in digital competitiveness? Hong Kong still has a way to go

While the city’s investment in innovation and technology is laudable, lower rankings in cybersecurity and data privacy underscore the need for more reform.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3286698/leader-digital-competitiveness-hong-kong-still-has-way-go?utm_source=rss_feed


Child abuse squad arrests Australian radio host Alan Jones, 83

Alan Jones is a former coach of Australia’s national rugby union team and a speech-writer for ex-Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3286972/child-abuse-squad-arrests-australian-radio-host-alan-jones-83?utm_source=rss_feed


Private Hong Kong university offers alternative route to tertiary education for overseas students

Hong Kong Shue Yan University says its International Foundation Year Programme aligns with government’s ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3286935/private-hong-kong-university-offers-alternative-route-tertiary-education-overseas-students?utm_source=rss_feed


After decades of ill will, Pakistan and Bangladesh revive direct trade shipping route

The Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan was the first container ship to sail directly between the two countries in decades.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286971/after-decades-ill-will-pakistan-and-bangladesh-revive-direct-trade-shipping-route?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome retirees who can afford it

Happy Valley’s Ventria Residence offers hotel-like experience with tailored healthcare services in latest project tapping needs of ‘silver economy’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286939/hong-kongs-first-private-residence-elderly-set-welcome-retirees-who-can-afford-it?utm_source=rss_feed


UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet Xi Jinping at G20 summit in Brazil

Starmer will be first British PM to meet the Chinese leader in more than half a decade when they hold talks in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3286970/uk-prime-minister-starmer-meet-xi-jinping-g20-summit-brazil?utm_source=rss_feed


UN chief urges G20 ‘leadership’ on stalled climate talks

Antonio Guterres said successful Cop29 outcome still within reach, but will require ‘leadership and compromise’, namely from G20 countries.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3286967/un-chief-urges-g20-leadership-stalled-climate-talks?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s consumption key to future growth as Trump tariff threat looms, economist says

The country has moved on from a construction and property-driven model, according to Zhang Yansheng.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286928/chinas-consumption-key-future-growth-trump-tariff-threat-looms-economist-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Biden authorises Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia

Weapons are likely to be used in response to the decision by North Korea to support Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3286965/biden-authorises-ukraines-use-us-supplied-long-range-missiles-strike-inside-russia?utm_source=rss_feed


Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say

Mohammad Afif was media adviser to Hezbollah secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in Israeli air attack on Beirut in September.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3286964/israeli-strike-beirut-kills-hezbollah-media-head-security-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed


Xi Jinping touts shared views with Brazil on Ukraine, other matters ahead of G20

Xi says six-point Ukraine framework gets ‘a positive response from the international community’, even though Zelensky has rejected it.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286963/xi-jinping-touts-shared-views-brazil-ukraine-other-matters-ahead-g20?utm_source=rss_feed


Biden becomes first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

Biden government pledged US$500 million to the Amazon Fund; Trump seems poised to scale back US commitment to combating climate change.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3286961/biden-becomes-first-sitting-us-president-visit-amazon-rainforest?utm_source=rss_feed


US speaker opposes calls to release ethics report on Trump’s attorney general pick

Mike Johnson insisted that the chamber’s ethics committee should not release a report on alleged sexual improprieties by Matt Gaetz.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3286959/us-speaker-opposes-calls-release-ethics-report-trumps-attorney-general-pick?utm_source=rss_feed


Prenetics and David Beckham launch IM8 brand with two health and wellness supplements

The brand will introduce two new premium products, Daily Ultimate Essentials and Daily Ultimate Longevity.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3286942/prenetics-and-david-beckham-launch-im8-brand-two-health-and-wellness-supplements?utm_source=rss_feed


Taliban seeks international aid for Afghanistan’s reconstruction

Emphasising destruction caused by decades of conflict, Taliban called for technical help and economic development initiatives.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3286955/taliban-seeks-international-aid-afghanistans-reconstruction?utm_source=rss_feed


China turns on hypergravity machine to ‘compress’ time and space

Revolutionary research tool will dial up gravity to mimic natural events and help to tap future energy reserves, solve engineering puzzles.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3286791/china-turns-hypergravity-machine-compress-time-and-space?utm_source=rss_feed


Mainland Chinese tourists fall down Hong Kong escalator ‘like dominoes’

One elderly member of tour group taken to hospital after accident at exit of East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286952/mainland-chinese-tourists-fall-down-hong-kong-escalator-dominoes?utm_source=rss_feed


Xi urges ‘extreme caution’ from US on Taiwan matters, South China Sea disputes

‘Support China’s peaceful reunification’, avoid provocation in South China Sea, President Xi Jinping tells Joe Biden in Lima.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286948/xi-urges-extreme-caution-us-taiwan-matters-south-china-sea-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed


World watches Rio for G20 climate talks breakthrough

Negotiators at UN talks in Azerbaijan hit an impasse on climate finance that they hope leaders of the world’s 20 major economies can break.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3286941/world-watches-rio-g20-climate-talks-breakthrough?utm_source=rss_feed


China doctor kills insomniac girlfriend by injecting anaesthetics 20 times in 6 hours

Court shows leniency to doctor after he confesses to police, compenstaes victim’s family sparking online condemnation.

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Hong Kong must watch how Australia, US handle youth social media use

Free societies might blanch at the thought of restricting media, but adults owe young people a duty of care when it comes to hard issues.

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What’s behind the rise of Singapore’s political opposition?

With changing demographics and a new generation of voters emerging, calls are growing in Singapore for political plurality.

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Lithuania’s next government wants to patch things up with China. But is it even possible?

The Social Democrats, who came first in last month’s election, have said they want to ‘normalise’ ties with Beijing after a row over Taiwan.

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India’s vinyl revival finds its groove

The revival of vinyl record sales in India mirrors a global trend that has seen music lovers embrace the retro format.

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South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai authorities say

The man accused of killing 35 people after a car rammed into crowds of people is still unable to be questioned.

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China mum has 9 kids, aiming for 1 of each zodiac sign to avoid ‘wasting’ husband’s genes

Woman hopes each of her nine children will also have nine children, following her family model.

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Why China’s big cities are losing foreign workers even as post-Covid travel picks up

More workers from developed countries are leaving China, with one observer citing a ‘changing environment’ amid patchy post-Covid recovery.

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Trump’s transport chief prospects include former Uber exec

Other contenders for the job include current and former members of Congress.

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Manulife set to surpass Asia earnings target, led by innovative products, booming sales

Asia was the largest profit contributor to Canadian insurer in the third quarter, with 44 per cent of the group’s earnings coming from the region.

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Venezuela frees more than 100 prisoners detained after election

The releases come after President Maduro said authorities would review the cases of those who might have been mistakenly arrested.

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Can Beijing and Big Business Trump-proof Hong Kong?

Whatever shape US foreign policy takes, our leaders and businesses must keep working to shore up the city’s strengths and build new ones.

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Xi Jinping gives encouragement to Hong Kong leader in talks at Apec summit sidelines

Hong Kong’s John Lee met President Xi on at least four occasions during former’s first official visit to South America for Apec summit.

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Beijing conducts ‘rare’ survey among consulates in Hong Kong to uncover any hurdles

Post learns Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has sent out survey to consulates to see if they are facing obstacles reaching officials.

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Apec calls for enhanced free trade, climate action in final statement

Leaders statement on comes despite deep skepticism on trade from incoming US president-elect Trump.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286892/apec-calls-enhanced-free-trade-climate-action-final-statement?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Wright is a supporter of oil and gas development and a critic of the fight against climate change, as well as a Trump campaign donor.

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Chinese navy training ship Po Lang will dock in Hong Kong on Monday next week

People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong garrison reveals vessel will be in city from Monday to Wednesday on ‘technical stop’.

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India hospital fire kills 10 babies, raises fire safety concerns

The fire began late on Friday, officials saying the blaze spread quickly through the ward where 55 infants were being treated.

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Mainland China frees Taiwanese fishing boat and skipper held near Quemoy in July

Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the boat and its captain were released after penalties, as Taiwanese media reports a fine was imposed.

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J-35A stealth fighter, J-15D ‘Flying Shark’, White Emperor space fighter, combat drones: 5 Zhuhai Air Show stories

Explore some of our latest coverage plus a gallery of Chinese military aviation technology on display at the Zhuhai Air Show 2024.

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Hong Kong-Peru free-trade deal will help firms enter Latin America in I&T and more: industry

Business leaders eye opportunities in areas from finance to transport, saying deal will also help promote city as trading and investment hub.

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China ‘Song Hye-kyo 2.0’ pilot looks like South Korean K-drama star, wows air show fans

Stunningly good looking People’s Liberation Army helicopter pilot steals show at aviation exhibition, reveals her love of flying, military service.

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Archegos founder Bill Hwang faces 21 years in US jail for fraud, market manipulation

The 2021 financial scandal cost Archegos Capital Management and its lenders billions of dollars in losses.

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In Pakistan, creeping authoritarianism threatens democracy ‘for decades to come’

Experts predict new laws solidifying military influence will have lasting repercussions for civil liberties and political dissent.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286809/pakistan-creeping-authoritarianism-threatens-democracy-decades-come?utm_source=rss_feed


Foreign grocers face xenophobia in South Africa after child food poisoning deaths

While there was no sign of a deliberate campaign to poison children, vigilantes have targeted Ethiopian and South Asian shopkeepers.

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Hong Kong eyes closer economic ties with Southeast Asia during Apec summit

Chief Executive John Lee has met leaders such as Singapore’s Lawrence Wong, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnam’s Luong Cuong.

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University in Macau uncovers 20 students using fake Hong Kong exam credentials

Hong Kong education chief Christine Choi says university contacted local exam authorities for help, which filed a report to police.

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Super Typhoon Man-yi: Philippines on high alert amid ‘life-threatening’ storm surge warning

Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.

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China’s genetically modified sweet tomatoes, AI robot lifeguards: 5 top science stories

From genetically enhanced tomatoes to advanced satellite imaging and 6G radiation fears for fertility, here are five of our recent China science stories.

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Rising in-flight thefts trigger ‘growing concern’ among Asia-Pacific airlines: aviation body

Hong Kong police are also battling growing trend, noting a 75 per cent increase in crime on city-bound flights in first 10 months of 2024.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286847/rise-flight-thefts-triggers-growing-concern-among-asia-pacific-airlines-aviation-body?utm_source=rss_feed


Qantas Airbus A380 flew for 294 hours with tool left inside engine

An investigation by Australia revealed that the device had been inside one of the plane’s four engines since last December.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3286846/qantas-airbus-a380-flew-294-hours-tool-left-inside-engine?utm_source=rss_feed


What I gained (and lost) as a native Chinese writing in English

I learned English as a bored young factory worker and began writing in it to avoid censorship. But my decision has come with pros and cons.

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Hong Kong signs ‘timely’ free-trade deal with Peru on Apec sidelines

Agreement covers goods and services as well as investment a day after China-funded megaport inaugurated by Xi Jinping.

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Pragmatic Southeast Asia will adapt to Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

The region is already bracing itself for the reinstatement of a more transactional and nationalist policy agenda in the White House.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3286339/pragmatic-southeast-asia-will-adapt-trumps-america-first-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed


10 elderly people die in Spain retirement home fire

Two others were in a critical condition. The home focused on treating dementia and mental health issues.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3286783/10-elderly-people-die-spain-retirement-home-fire?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump 2.0 sparks concern in India about restrictions on movement of skilled workers to US

Experts say Trump’s administration could reintroduce tougher immigration policies and pull back on the H-1B visa for skilled professionals.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286742/trump-20-sparks-concern-india-about-restrictions-movement-skilled-workers-us?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong downgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2.5%, after weak third quarter

The government’s previous full-year forecast was for growth of between 2.5 per cent and 3.5 per cent.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286737/hong-kong-downgrades-full-year-gdp-growth-forecast-25-after-weak-third-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed


Musk casts shadow on China’s space ambitions, US moon sample swap stalls, Mars ocean found and more

US-China space rivalry, stalled moon sample swap talks, Shenzhou’s pioneering female space flight engineer and more latest China space news.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3286726/musk-casts-shadow-chinas-space-ambitions-us-moon-sample-swap-stalls-mars-ocean-found-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed


US-China decoupling under Trump could have ‘severe’ effects on ordinary people

An expert in relations between the two countries says both sides would suffer in worst-case scenario but there is room for optimism.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286707/us-china-decoupling-under-trump-could-have-severe-effects-ordinary-people?utm_source=rss_feed


UN urged to ban Cop climate talks in pro-fossil fuel countries

Prominent figures make appeal to the United Nations as Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, hosts Cop29.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286713/un-urged-ban-cop-climate-talks-pro-fossil-fuel-countries?utm_source=rss_feed


Operation Santa Claus: the athlete helping Hongkongers overcome adversity through sports

Andrew Ng will launch project which will not only get inmates to work out, but also use the calories they burn to feed people in need.

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Malaysia’s economy expands on back of surge in investments, strong ringgit

The central bank said domestic spending will remain the main anchor for the economy, fuelling sustained growth.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3286704/malaysias-economy-expands-back-surge-investments-strong-ringgit?utm_source=rss_feed


Ancient king’s tomb unearthed in China, Song dynasty fashion shock, world’s oldest cheese and more historical finds

From ancient Chinese kings to cutting-edge AI in archaeology, explore fascinating discoveries that rewrite history in some of our recent stories looking into the past.

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Lenovo to expand global factory footprint as AI lifts sales in second quarter

The world’s largest PC maker is planning more plants outside China amid threats from US president-elect Trump to impose 60 per cent tariffs.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3286683/lenovo-expand-global-factory-footprint-ai-lifts-sales-second-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong police arrest 16 after raid on gambling den with arcade fishing game machines

Police say nine suspects are Hong Kong residents, while the rest are from mainland China.

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‘A new Singapore or Hong Kong’? Indonesia to build Bali’s second airport amid scepticism

Joint development between local and Chinese firm, which is investing US$3 billion, has support of President Prabowo, but some Balinese are unimpressed.

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Geely to reorganise Zeekr, Lynk units as founder, investors extract US$2 billion

Zeekr slumps in New York trading as Li and his associates sell their stakes in Geely’s reorganisation plan.

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Brother of late Harrods owner also accused of sexual violence, UK report says

Three women allege that Salah Fayed, assaulted them during the period when he owned the London store with Mohammed al-Fayed.

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US lawmaker introduces legislation to revoke China’s trade status

Proposal by chair of House panel on China would set minimum tariffs on Chinese imports but is unlikely to pass this congressional session.

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Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct report

A top Republican lawmaker wants to see the unreleased ethics report, and an alleged victim’s lawyer says the document should be made public.

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‘Bear’ that attacked luxury cars in US$142,000 insurance case was human in costume

Four LA residents were arrested in ‘Operation Bear Claw’ for making fraudulent claims involving two damaged Mercedes and a Rolls-Royce.

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For lame duck Joe Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

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Chinese start-ups take the plunge to clean up in America’s backyards

Manufacturers of robotic pool cleaners seek to emulate China’s electric vehicle success story while keeping an eye on tariff threats.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286559/chinese-start-ups-take-plunge-clean-americas-backyards?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong child protection group logs spike in calls from professionals working with minors

Against Child Abuse says social workers, medical staff and teachers among those that made about 180 hotline calls, up from 83 the year before.

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Malaysia’s religious authority accuses firm in child abuse probe of slavery

GISB has long been controversial for its ties to the Al-Arqam sect that is banned in Malaysia for deviant teachings and cultlike activities.

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Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub targets Middle East ties, annual deficit narrows by 20%

Betty Fung, CEO of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, says music centre the next construction priority, if funds available.

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At China’s Zhuhai air show, Russia signs deals to export Su-57 fighter jet

Moscow agrees to deliver the stealth warplanes to foreign countries for first time, while Russian security chief visits aviation event.

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Hong Kong’s labour shortage to hit 180,000 by 2028 amid city’s rapidly ageing population

By 2028, more than two million, or 28 per cent of the population, will be aged 65 or above.

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Alibaba’s new AI model rivals OpenAI’s GPT-4o in coding ability amid open source competition

In nine out of 12 evaluations, Qwen2.5 Coder’s flagship variant performed better than GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet, according to a statement.

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2 Hong Kong policemen jailed for 14 months after trying to bribe teen in underage sex trial

Yao Yanwu and Ng Sing-yap plead guilty after offering teen HK$100,000 to stop her testifying over allegations from when she was aged 15.

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China’s job market braces for record number of fresh graduates next year

Ministry estimates that number of university graduates next year will hit a record 12.22 million.

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Old Japan funeral home offers ‘coffin-lying’ service to let people reflect on life and death

‘Coffin cafe’ innovation sees young people flock to funeral home to lie down in open caskets, take photographs, come to terms with death.

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Can India benefit from Trump’s bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

If Donald Trump were to successfully help end the war, India could get a boost on the diplomatic and trade fronts, analysts say.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286573/can-india-benefit-trumps-bid-end-russia-ukraine-war?utm_source=rss_feed


Pentagon in the firing line for using image of Chinese fighter jet to mark US Veterans Day

Pentagon mistook PLA’s J-35 – which made its public debut at Zhuhai air show this week – for Lockheed Martin’s F-35.

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Vaccine shows promise in curing HIV, says Hong Kong biotech start-up

‘We may be on the brink of a breakthrough,’ says Dr Edward Leong, advisory board chairman of Immuno Cure.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3286553/vaccine-shows-promise-curing-hiv-says-hong-kong-biotech-start?utm_source=rss_feed


Nepal PM picks Beijing over New Delhi for maiden visit, urged to bolster economic ties

K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit reflects Nepal’s intention to strengthen ties with China and rebalance traditionally India-centric relations.

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Trumponomics 2.0 is fraught with danger

Investors are downplaying the impact of the protectionist and populist thrust of Trump 2.0 and have not even begun to price in the risks.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3286499/trumponomics-20-fraught-danger?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong police on the hunt for burglar who stole cash from kindergarten during T8 signal

Man took advantage of deserted streets during No 8 typhoon signal for Tropical Storm Toraji to break into school and steal over HK$6,600.

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Hong Kong ombudsman to probe slope safety amid concerns of landslide risks

Number of landslides in 2023 exceeds 600, higher than the annual average of about 300 in the past 30 years, watchdog says.

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Hong Kong mastermind of 2019 bomb plot targeting police jailed for nearly 24 years

‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader Wong Chun-keung also sentenced to 13½ years in jail.

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China’s luxury market loses shine as Bain study shows spending decline

China’s high-end consumers have had a tighter grip on their wallets this year, with study from Bain & Company showing less luxury spending.

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Malaysia’s healthcare system faces an US$82 million vaping bill

The government’s decision to legalise nicotine-laced vape products has worsened the healthcare crisis, despite efforts to limit access.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286538/malaysias-healthcare-system-faces-us82-million-vaping-bill?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s coastguard circles Scarborough Shoal after Philippines stakes its legislative claim

The Chinese authority says it conducted a patrol as a law enforcement activity.

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India seeks to boost ties with Afghanistan - is it a move to sideline Pakistan?

Officials from both sides recently met to discuss issues, including enhancing trade via an Afghan port run by an Indian company.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286530/india-seeks-boost-ties-afghanistan-it-move-sideline-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed


Why the J-35 Gyrfalcon is crucial to China’s power projection on the high seas

The PLA’s second stealth warplane, touted as the military’s answer to the American F-35, made its debut this week.

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Deadly day for Israel army as 6 troops killed in Lebanon

Israel’s defence minister said there would be no easing up in the war against Hezbollah.

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Rolls-Royce crash row, shock over lift assault, Roman myth debunked: 5 trending stories

From a woman’s death after multiple cosmetic surgeries to disgust over a urinating toddler, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3286513/rolls-royce-crash-row-shock-over-lift-assault-roman-myth-debunked-5-trending-stories?utm_source=rss_feed


Reset to Hong Kong-UK ties? Country’s senior official to meet city leaders during visit

Catherine West, UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific, is scheduled to meet Chief Secretary Eric Chan and Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

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American tourist arrested for defacing Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine in prank

Steve Hayes reportedly used his fingernails to scratch letters in a traditional wooden gate at the temple complex.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3286509/american-tourist-arrested-defacing-tokyos-meiji-jingu-shrine-prank?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong police arrest 5 people in crackdown on illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters

The five men, aged 34 to 63, were intercepted in Kwun Tong, Sau Mau Ping and Tseung Kwan O on Wednesday, police say.

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Indonesia’s Prabowo on managing South China Sea row: ‘partnerships better than conflicts’

The president said Jakarta will safeguard its sovereignty in the contested waterway days after signing a maritime deal with Beijing.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3286486/indonesias-prabowo-managing-south-china-sea-row-partnerships-better-conflicts?utm_source=rss_feed


British Museum to receive donation of Chinese ceramics worth US$1.27 billion

Museum to receive 1,700 pieces of Chinese ceramics, donated by the Percival David Foundation.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3286481/british-museum-receive-donation-chinese-ceramics-worth-us127-billion?utm_source=rss_feed


Why is Hong Kong getting typhoons in November and are more coming late in year?

Toraji is one of four storms to emerge simultaneously in November for the first time since records began in 1961.

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Could ‘Peace Beans’ trade enrich US, China agricultural supply-chain diplomacy?

With a focus on American soybeans and Chinese coffee beans, project by US think tank and Chinese university focuses on enhancing agricultural trade.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286411/could-peace-beans-trade-enrich-us-china-agricultural-supply-chain-diplomacy?utm_source=rss_feed


Tropical Storm Toraji: Hong Kong to lower T8 at 10.20am, afternoon classes to resume

Airport Authority is expected to give updates on flight arrangements at around 8am.

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US accuses China of vast cyber-espionage against telecoms

Hackers stole call records and compromised communications belonging to a ‘limited number’ of people in US government and politics.

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Trump could send EU hurtling toward tariff war with both US and China, Macron warns

The French president added that European countries risked being divided depending on their relative dependence on the US or Chinese market.

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Trump picks China critic Marco Rubio as his secretary of state

The Florida senator, now set to be the top US diplomat, has pushed for a harder line against Beijing and targeted short video app TikTok.

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Hong Kong tourism industry eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors

China Travel Service among organisations looking for recruits at job fair organised for members of city’s ethnic minority communities.

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Hong Kong customs seizes frozen meat, live crabs in crackdown on cross-border food smuggling

Items such as frozen meat and fish were smuggled in dozens of foam boxes that were not refrigerated, authorities say.

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China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it, chairman says

Trump wants to block Chinese EV, battery imports but open to US plants with American workers.

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Chinese military conducts sea and air patrol around shoal amid tension with Philippines

Patrol around Scarborough Shoal ‘in accordance with the law’, China’s Southern Theatre Command says.

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Philippines boosts coastguard fleet with 49 new ships from France, Japan

The French deal also promises local vessel production and technology transfer – as Manila plans to add 7,000 coastguard personnel by 2026.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286275/philippines-boosts-coastguard-fleet-49-new-ships-france-japan?utm_source=rss_feed


Why the J-20 Mighty Dragon is a symbol of China’s military modernisation

Stealth fighter jet is seen as China’s answer to the American F-22.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286267/why-j-20-mighty-dragon-symbol-chinas-military-modernisation?utm_source=rss_feed


Malaysia’s former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies

Daim was also a key ally of two-time former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286316/malaysias-former-finance-minister-daim-zainuddin-dies?utm_source=rss_feed


South China Sea: Beijing updates Sansha city map amid flaring tensions over disputed islands

Sansha, set up to assert China’s claims in contested waters, gets new map and postcodes days after Manila enacts laws on maritime routes.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286285/south-china-sea-beijing-updates-sansha-city-map-amid-flaring-tensions-over-disputed-islands?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s hottest AI bot? ByteDance’s Doubao tops the charts with 51 million active users

Its popularity has been enabled by ByteDance’s deep pockets, strong product team, and a design philosophy that brings the human touch to AI.

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‘Nothing to hide’: Malaysia’s Sabah chief minister denies involvement in bribery scandal

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is being implicated as the ‘top leader’ in alleged attempts to bribe local elected representatives.

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Southeast Asia’s energy transition hangs in balance at Cop29 amid uncertainty over Trump return

Leaders at ongoing summit need to signal a renewed push for phasing out fossil fuels and mobilise finances to do so, analysts say.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3286262/southeast-asias-energy-transition-hangs-balance-cop29-amid-uncertainty-over-trump-return?utm_source=rss_feed


Sichuan tycoon dumps Mid-Levels luxury flat for US$8.4 million, a 35% discount

The seller of the flat is An Zhifu, president of Sichuan-based Fulin Group.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3286249/sichuan-tycoon-dumps-mid-levels-luxury-flat-us84-million-35-discount?utm_source=rss_feed


How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry

Hotel occupancy in Jordan is down to an average of 10 per cent, one expert says, while flight bookings to the country have plummeted.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3286143/how-israel-gaza-war-destroying-jordans-tourism-industry?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s first-time marriages rebounded last year, but spike unlikely to last

First-time marriages in China increased for the first time in nearly a decade last year, but demographers suggest the rebound is unlikely to last.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286215/chinas-first-time-marriages-rebounded-last-year-spike-unlikely-last?utm_source=rss_feed


China says stability, ‘deepened reform’ are crucial for economic growth

Party mouthpiece doubles down on positive message and confidence in achieving China’s GDP growth goal for 2024.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3286195/china-says-stability-deepened-reform-are-crucial-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong will deepen cooperation with other Apec economies at Lima summit: John Lee

City leader will also meet members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Peru to bolster bid to join world’s largest free-trade pact.

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John Lee stresses Hong Kong’s business leaders have autonomy but can contribute more

City leader’s assurance follows call from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, for the business sector to support growth.

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New Zealand says sorry to 200,000 victims of ‘horrific’ abuse in state, church care

Those exposed to ‘unimaginable’ abuse in state, foster and faith-based care over a 70-year period were disproportionately Maori.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3286165/new-zealand-says-sorry-200000-victims-horrific-abuse-state-church-care?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s US$35.5 billion research fund needs more precision to win hi-tech race with US

Education minister Huai Jinpeng briefs NPC Standing Committee on funding initiative’s successes but says more work required.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3286163/chinas-us355-billion-research-fund-needs-more-precision-win-hi-tech-race-us?utm_source=rss_feed


South Korea’s Ukraine support strategy shifts with Trump’s re-election

Seoul’s pivot away from weapons shipments comes amid tepid public support for the move – and Trump’s vow to negotiate an end to the war.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286162/south-koreas-ukraine-support-strategy-shifts-trumps-re-election?utm_source=rss_feed


FTX sues Binance and former CEO Zhao Changpeng for US$1.8 billion

The lawsuit relates to Binance’s sale of its stake in FTX, the rival exchange founded by the now-imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3286146/ftx-sues-binance-and-former-ceo-zhao-changpeng-us18-billion?utm_source=rss_feed