New Zealand spy chief warns about China’s influence in the Pacific
Security Intelligence Service head also has his eye on Cook Islands’ ties with Beijing.
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Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists, monitor says
Fighting in Syria’s coastal region was the most violent since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December.
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‘Two Sessions’ 2025: how can China get its private sector back on track?
China will need stronger action to ensure a level playing field – as the struggles of its first privately-owned high-speed railways show.
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China fresh-tea brand Chagee follows Mixue, Guming in IPO rush with New York plan
Company receives approval for Nasdaq or NYSE listing after Beijing’s pledge to help more mainland companies raise funds.
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South Korean court orders release of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
Yoon was arrested in January on insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law.
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Hong Kong woman, 26, dies after being hit by bus in Tsuen Wan
Bus firm KMB sends condolences to victim’s family, says it will cooperate with police in investigations.
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‘So you know Blackpink, but not Lisa?’: Bong Joon-ho cops flak from Thai fans
The director faced backlash from fans for not mentioning the Thai-born singer’s name in an interview, sparking racism accusations.
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US offers US$10 million reward for ex-Olympian turned drug lord Ryan Wedding
Ex-snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been added to the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitive list.
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‘Not a president’s son’: Beijing official rejects calls to pardon Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai
Sun Qingye makes apparent swipe at US politics and warns against foreign groups imposing pressure on local judges.
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Chinese maths star solves geometry problem, Hong Kong actor bankrupt: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese maths star making a breakthrough to Hong Kong star declaring bankruptcy, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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6 takeaways from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’
Foreign minister presents China as a source of stability amid what he calls turbulent times.
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Is the Philippines air force prepared? Crash raises questions on purchase, aircraft type
The grounding of the remaining FA-50 jets has raised concerns about airspace vulnerability and prompted calls for quicker military modernisation.
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Is a light-speed chip unveiled by China-led team the future of ultra-fast processing?
All-optical 100 GHz chip shatters clock speed limits in dramatic boost for AI development, 6G, autonomous vehicles.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket blasts off on first commercial mission
The high-profile mission comes as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences amid doubts about the US as a security partner under Trump.
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As Shanghai goes, China goes: finance hub seeks to be magnet city for foreign investors
Shanghai is ‘an important window for the world to observe China’, says city’s executive vice-mayor amid vow to improve and internationalise local business environment.
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Norway faces ‘serious security situation’, must hike Ukraine aid, PM says
Norway, home to the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, has seen soaring income from gas sales to Europe.
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Hong Kong teens to pay up to HK$780 at some private dental clinics in pilot scheme
Authorities vow to step up promotion as only 4 per cent of practising dentists have registered for trial programme that begins on March 20.
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China’s sixth-gen fighter jet leaves US Air Force officials with ‘choices to make’
Future of costly NGAD initiative under discussion at American defence conference after unofficial debut of aircraft prototypes in China.
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Tributes paid as death of Hong Kong director Clarence Fok belatedly confirmed
Highly-respected filmmaker with ‘special talent’ earned his reputation at an early age within the industry.
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South Korea on edge, with Yoon impeachment verdict expected as soon as next week
Local media reports have pegged March 14 as the date, with police on high alert and religious leaders calling for calm amid threat of violent clashes.
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