China sanctions Japanese ex-official for ‘colluding with separatist forces in Taiwan’
Beijing has imposed sanctions on Shigeru Iwasaki, former chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defence Forces, for “colluding with the separatist forces in Taiwan”, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Beijing lodged a protest with Tokyo in March over the...
China’s growth engines sputter as retail and investment hit in November
China’s economic indicators logged a further slowdown in November, with consumption and investment showing renewed signs of strain, while the property downturn continued to weigh on overall momentum. Retail sales, a key gauge of consumer spending, grew in November by...
Jimmy Lai trial: all eyes on Hong Kong as court set to deliver verdict
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Three Hong Kong judges who presided over former media boss...
Hong Kong’s political parties are embracing change for the better
The dust has settled and Hong Kong’s eighth Legislative Council is getting ready, with new lawmakers finding their way. There were quite a few surprises, looking at the results. With many new candidates and political groups vying for seats, the contest for the...
China’s AI sector poised for growth despite US tech restrictions, venture capitalist says
China’s artificial intelligence still needs to improve in six aspects, from ecosystem to funding, but the emergence of DeepSeek has significantly boosted the sector’s confidence in overcoming US restrictions, according to a mainland venture capital firm. China and the...
Beyond bipolar: why China-US rivalry defies the Cold War model
The world has not slid into a simple US–China bipolar order but has become “two superpowers and many strong powers”, veteran Peking University scholar Wang Jisi has warned, pointing to a relationship plagued by structural confrontation, deep misunderstandings and...
China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic surgery to resemble famous actress Fan Bingbing
A woman in China, who spent eight million yuan (US$1 million) on cosmetic surgery to make her look like the actress Fan Bingbing, has been forced to change her life after the star’s reputation collapsed. The woman even married a man who had surgery so he could...
‘Rational optimist’: sci-fi writer Liu Cixin on why he’ll be happy if AI surpasses humans
World leaders express horror at Bondi Beach terror attack as vigils are held for victims
‘Ukraine is Black Hole Absorbing EU Money, Future’ – Slovak PM
French farmers spray manure, keep up road blocks over cow ‘mass slaughter’
Netanyahu accuses Australia’s PM of inaction in tackling antisemitism
Syria Launches ‘Large-Scale Anti-ISIS Operation’ After Deadly Attack on US Forces
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor in bid to boost tourism
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