Hong Kong, Zhejiang province sign deal covering smart cities, AI and fintech
City leader John Lee says partnership spans 13 areas and 51 projects, with ‘mechanism’ established for both sides to work together.
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Chinese pair caught photographing South Korea military base twice in days
The repeated incidents have ignited debate over legal loopholes that allow such activity outside designated security zones.
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China denies rumours of US trade talks, says claims have ‘no factual basis’
The Ministry of Commerce rejected claims of bilateral negotiations on trade with the US, saying the two countries have not engaged in talks.
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China’s latest market access negative list opens new sectors to private firms
NDRC reduces number of areas in which restrictions apply from 117 to 106.
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Hong Kong urged to widen coverage of new rail link with affordable fares
The 7km East Kowloon link will include nine stations between Choi Hung East and Yau Tong East, according to latest plan.
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Breaking ranks: China’s new journal publishing benchmarks to boost scientific soft power
Beijing aims to assert voice in global academic discourse by overhauling grading system that covers thousands of Chinese scientific journals.
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‘It’s crazy’: EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas grapples with Trump’s upheaval
The foreign policy chief strives to bolster Europe’s geopolitical influence as the US president becomes increasingly hostile to the bloc.
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As Malaysian oil runs out, is untapped Uganda the unlikely answer?
Uganda has an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of petroleum reserves. Malaysia’s reserves stood at 2.7 billion barrels as of 2023.
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Boy swallows gold bar, China’s ‘miracle girl’, husband’s affair filmed: 5 trending stories
From a boy swallowing a gold bar to a woman paying her late boyfriend’s debt, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Hong Kong cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor
‘Cardinal Chow will be going to the Vatican for the conclave, yet his itinerary is not supposed to be disclosed,’ spokesman says.
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China’s Pop Mart exercises pricing power as Labubu popularity surges abroad
Company raises prices in US and moves more production to Vietnam to combat margin pressure amid tariff uncertainty.
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How the US is reinforcing the ‘first island chain’ to deter China
Strategic bombers, launch platforms and missile systems are being deployed throughout the region in a strong message to Beijing.
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Tesla is testing robotaxi service with employees in Texas, California
The plan is to launch this summer a Robotaxi service that would be driverless and under remote supervision.
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Indonesia pledges ‘balanced’ ties between US and China, signalling careful neutrality
This impartial stance could set Jakarta up to be a good mediator between Beijing and Washington, observers say.
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South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew roles amid air rage concerns
Airlines are prioritising physical strength and safety training over looks as violent behaviours soar on board.
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Why China’s robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: ‘we’re the only supplier’
Many firms say they feel little pressure to lower prices, as there are few viable alternatives to their products.
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Oasis fans lose US$2.7 million to ticket scams in UK ahead of comeback tour
Lloyds bank said most scams occurred on Facebook as fraudsters targeted the reunion tour.
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‘Part of planned Hong Kong highway may encroach on wetlands, affect wildlife’
Public can view study brief on major section of city’s biggest single road project, Northern Metropolis Highway, and provide feedback until May 6.
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Eat, prey, eat: fossil find in China reveals unusual dinosaur-mammal food chain
Fossilised remains of newly identified dinosaur species and mammal suggest they were both predator and quarry to each other.
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Made in Malaysia? Trump’s China tariffs spark rise in offers to dodge US duties
Logistics firms tempt online merchants with illegal undervaluation schemes via social media.
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