Elderly father found dead, mentally disabled son unharmed in Hong Kong flat: police
Source says preliminary findings suggest the father died one to two days ago; no suspicious circumstances detected.
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China ready for ‘in-depth’ talks as Premier Li Qiang set to meet Cook Islands leader
Cook Islands’ expected partnership deal with China has triggered tensions between the South Pacific nation and New Zealand.
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With DeepSeek, China’s economic growth suddenly seems intrinsically tied to AI
Tech innovation has rapidly become key to boosting labour productivity that will be necessary to sustain China’s economic momentum.
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Hong Kong trams will further lose competitiveness if fares increase: lawmaker
City’s tram company should open up new revenue streams by doing more promotion on mainland Chinese social media, legislator says.
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Hong Kong polling body halts self-funded research amid national security probe
Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute announces ‘transformation’ that may lead to full shutdown.
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Hong Kong singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger, Ne Zha 2 director profile: 5 trending stories
From singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger to Ne Zha 2 director’s humble beginning, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Nato membership for Ukraine, return to 2014 borders ‘unrealistic’, says US defence chief
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested a negotiated settlement with Russia and urged European allies to lead Ukraine’s defence, potentially excluding US troops.
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After power cuts to scam factories, Malaysians ask for more to be done to get family home
Sister of a scam victim – who was lured to Myanmar under the pretence of a job – says she hopes he can be home for Ramadan at the end of the month.
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Manila relying on ‘transparency initiative’ to offset Beijing’s moves in South China Sea
As Philippine Coast Guard deals with larger Chinese vessels, recording and publicising aggressive tactics helps in battle over narrative.
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Christian and Jewish groups sue Trump over immigration raids, worship arrests policy
The suit argues a Trump policy allowing arrests of migrants at houses of worship spreads fear and discourages attendance, while infringing on religious freedom.
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Abby Choi’s ex-husband wanted yacht out of Hong Kong at any cost, court hears
Defendant Irene Pun says she was contacted by friend to find boat for third party and told ‘best if it could be today [February 24, 2023]’.
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China in ‘axis of evil’, Taiwan’s DeepSeek ban: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing slamming Taipei’s DeepSeek ban to Chinese GPUs outdoing Nvidia chips, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
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Can DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng stay true to his AI ideals?
While OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s altruistic vision has turned pragmatic, Liang, whose open-source tech is free to share, has loftier aims for now.
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Chinese defence industry exec Liu Weidong under investigation for alleged corruption
CSGC deputy general manager named by anti-corruption watchdog just days after restructuring discussions announced.
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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies op-ed piece pushed for sanctions on then-city leader
Prosecutors grill Lai over piece about Carrie Lam and sanctions published weeks after national security law took effect in 2020.
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In the US-China battle for critical minerals, where will Australia stand?
Canberra is stuck in the middle of Beijing and Washington’s tussle over resources, which has intensified in recent days.
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6 dead in highway bus fire in southern China
Other passengers injured in the incident are not in a life-threatening condition, authorities say.
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Japan’s SoftBank swings to a loss ahead of big AI infrastructure bet on Stargate Project
The company posted a US$2.4 billion loss in the December quarter, as founder Masayoshi Son campaigns to raise US$500 billion for Stargate.
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Trump’s Gaza plan threatens ceasefire, Middle East ‘peace and stability’, warns Arab League
Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians could lead to a new cycle of crises and damage peace efforts, according to the Arab League Secretary General.
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Seoul’s Filipino carer programme faces uncertainty amid high costs, private sector take over
While the programme aims to provide affordable childcare, concerns over potential cost increases and carer wages have emerged, sparking debate about its future.
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