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On November 11, 2024, the brand-new “Panda Express” tourist train officially debuted in Chengdu. Photo: scol.com

Panda and pet services: China plans over 160 tourist trains to boost consumption

Beijing eyes themed journeys and new on-board services as part of broader efforts to rebalance the economy.

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Diplomacy

Has Beijing given up on a nuclear weapon-free Korean peninsula?

China is downplaying the issue for now, as it is unlikely that pressuring North Korea would do anything other than sour ties.

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Diplomacy

Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?

June 23 meeting in Beijing postponed without warning as bilateral ties deteriorate on a near-daily basis.

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Society

Deaths of mother and daughter on same day spark concerns over academic pressure

Mother, 48, and daughter, 12, fell from same flat hours apart after reported argument over studies, raising concerns over parental pressure and youth mental support.

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A city remembers: the names of the 168 people who died in the Tai Po fire

A city remembers: the names of the 168 people who died in the Tai Po fire

Tech Trends

To beat chip crunch, Chinese firm inks memory deal bigger than its sales

The US$1.86 billion multi-year flash deal with unnamed supplier underscores how downstream companies scramble to secure capacity.

Biwin says the deal reduces the risk of supply disruption caused by market fluctuations. Photo: Handout
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Tech

As 618 shopping frenzy grows, Beijing warns e-commerce giants over price tactics

Officials summoned Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin and RedNote over marketing practices, underscoring official concern about subsidy wars.

Economics

Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy

Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West.

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International

Global real estate event in Riyadh sees record transactions amid growing influence in sector

Cityscape Global achieves more than US$63 billion as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a major investment hub for urban development.

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Cityscape Global 2026 is expected to build on last year’s record-breaking success.

Food & Drink

Tokyo Sézanne’s missing stars; beating arthritis at 68: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a little-known haven on Hokkaido island to how optimism make you live longer, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Sézanne at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan. The restaurant has been quietly stripped of its three Michelin stars. Photo: Sézanne

Politics

Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift

Analysts say Iran’s new tactic is both an attempt to reassert strategic deterrence and a political bargaining chip ahead of negotiations.

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Politics

Chinese safety official investigated over deadly Liushenyu Coal Mine blast

Zhang Heping, deputy director of Shanxi provincial department of emergency management, is accused of ‘serious violations’.

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China Economy

PBOC chief says China a haven for asset diversification in volatile world

Pan Gongsheng tells representatives from about 30 central banks around the world that opening-up measures are working.

People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng at a news conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress in Beijing in March. Photo: AP

China Economy

Why is China’s personal income tax revenue growing faster than earnings?

State Taxation Administration attributes increase to stock market gains, higher incomes in some industries and stricter enforcement.

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Chinese tax authorities have witnessed a rise in personal income tax payments. Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

J&T Express faces risk of tougher penalties as China opens formal safety probe

Investors are concerned about the impact of heavier penalties, higher compliance costs and safety oversight amid the probe.

China Economy

Europe’s bet on Chinese EV joint ventures may be solving yesterday’s problem

Auto veteran Soh Weiming on the EV tech transfer, China’s plateau, and Europe’s chance to catch up.

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Lifestyle & Culture

‘Hour of desperation’: gambling helpline calls surge in the Philippines

Counsellors say the profiles of gambling addicts range from housewives to young Filipinos and urge Manila to tighten related rules.

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Casino gambling is popular in the Philippines. Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

Red-chip listing to make Chinese green power producer Shenzhen’s biggest IPO

Wind and solar producer plans multiple projects amid China’s push to deepen its insulation from global oil-shock pressures.

China Resources New Energy is set to become the first Shenzhen-listed company incorporated overseas but operating mainly in mainland China under the red-chip structure. Photo: Roy Issa

Health & Environment

Thai court sentences 2 Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore.

Diplomacy

Mystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal

Announcement comes after Manila lodged diplomatic protest over ‘illegal presence’ of a floating structure at the disputed atoll.

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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Investors expecting a US interest rate rise could be in for a surprise

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Chow Chung-yan

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

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Charmaine Mok

On the Menu | How one bite of oyster in Hong Kong ruined food trip but taught valuable lessons

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Letters

Letters | Animal abuse cases must force Hong Kong to finally update its law

Letters
Eugene Yim

Legal Tales | ‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy

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Video | 7 people, 2 firms charged over deadly Hong Kong fire

General view of Wang Fuk Court at Tai Po. On 26 November 2025, a large fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District, and burned for 43 hours and 27 minutes. Seven out of the eight blocks of the complex were consumed by the fire. The incident killed 168 people, including one firefighter, and injured 79. 12MAY26 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
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Economics

Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy

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Panda and pet services: China plans over 160 tourist trains to boost consumption

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12 new Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2026, from Moana to The Odyssey

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Has Beijing given up on a nuclear weapon-free Korean peninsula?

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China will buy at least US$17 billion of US farm goods annually, White House says

The agreement was struck at the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US fact sheet.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

He also discusses the economic outlook, youth unemployment and whether the country can overtake the US in science and tech.

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China Business

Open Questions | Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in its ‘Stage 3.0’: Charles Li

Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Stable US-China ties? It won’t last long, Evan Medeiros says

After Trump’s China trip, political scientist gives his assessment on Taiwan, trade leverage, the Iran war and Beijing’s tensions with Tokyo.

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Politics

Open Questions | Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan

Regardless of the meeting’s outcome, the trend towards resolution of the Taiwan question won’t change, according to the Tsinghua academic.

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United States & Canada

US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries

Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.

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The Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Getty Images / TNS

Tech Trends

To beat chip crunch, Chinese firm inks memory deal bigger than its sales

The US$1.86 billion multi-year flash deal with unnamed supplier underscores how downstream companies scramble to secure capacity.

Markets

Hong Kong emerges as top listing hub for global tech firms, HKEX says

Exchange will review listing rules introduced since 2018 to consolidate its competitiveness in the global fundraising market.

Tech

As East Asia pivots to premium AI servers, China seizes a massive tech gap

The AI server boom is driving demand for advanced multilayer ceramic capacitors, leaving Chinese manufacturers room to expand.

As Japanese and South Korean MLCC producers move up the value chain, their Chinese rivals are seeing an opportunity. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

China’s gig economy is an employment reservoir – but is the well drying up?

More than 200 million people in China are flexibly employed, but AI adoption, unstable income and poor social security make positions precarious.

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US

How Chinese drink chains are testing the limits of soft power

New tea and coffee brands from China are winning customers across America, but their broader influence remains unclear.

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Health & Environment

‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong

Despite a rising number of cancer cases in Hong Kong, survival rates are improving. Here is what you need to know.

Global Economy

China and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?

With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow.

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