https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3216598/japans-leading-business-lobby-group-says-anime-manga-key-economic-growth
Apr 10, 2023 - Japan’s leading business lobby, Keidanren, reportedly called for renewed government efforts to boost the contents industry abroad, particularly anime...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339118/alleged-scam-billionaire-chen-zhi-arrested-cambodia-and-extradited-china?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 8, 2026 - Beijing says mainland police will put core members of his crime ring on a wanted list and fugitives should ‘turn themselves in’.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3337721/aspiring-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-welcomed-home-after-17-years-abroad?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 25, 2025 - The political heavyweight is to lead the BNP through an election after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s exit following a student-led uprising.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336884/building-renovation-management-should-not-be-entrusted-laymen
Dec 20, 2025 - Readers discuss the law that makes owners responsible for common parts of buildings, the opening of the Chinese Medicine Hospital, and a robot’s...
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339874/why-mortgage-subsidies-could-be-key-getting-chinas-consumers-spending?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 15, 2026 - Beijing is striving to boost household spending amid an economic slowdown. But first it needs to stabilise the housing market, scholars say.
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https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3338808/hong-kongs-biggest-anime-doujinshi-event-returns-asiaworld-expo
Jan 6, 2026 - Hong Kong’s largest anime doujinshi event for fan-published works returned to AsiaWorld-Expo for a second run on January 3-4, 2026. The event...
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340164/china-dumps-more-us-debt-buys-other-assets-trump-targets-powell?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 16, 2026 - Beijing’s Treasury holdings hit a September 2008 low, and analysts point to fears over Fed independence and debt sustainability, while gold’s appeal rises.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3322960/water-scandal-another-blow-public-trust-hong-kong-government
Aug 25, 2025 - While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/south-korea-china-lee-jae-myung-xi-jinping-b2894400.html
Jan 5, 2026 - Lee Jae Myung seeks to ‘elevate relations to new stage’ just as tensions escalate between Beijing and Tokyo
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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339109/three-chinese-tech-stocks-gain-hong-kong-debuts-investors-jump-ai-robotics?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 8, 2026 - Zhipu AI, Iluvatar CoreX and Edge Medical raised US$1.2 billion in their share offerings.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3338156/india-overtakes-japan-worlds-4th-largest-economy-eyes-top-3-2026?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 30, 2025 - Government data shows India’s GDP at US$4.18 trillion, with projections it will surpass Germany by 2026 despite global trade challenges.
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https://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/calming-the-turbulence-in-the-south-china-sea
The resumption of diplomatic dialogue between the Philippines and China in Cebu on January 29, ahead of the ASEAN-China Senior Officials Meeting on the Code of...
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3335403/after-hong-kong-fire-new-lawmakers-will-have-hit-ground-runnning
Dec 8, 2025 - Lawmakers must reach out to their electorates, listen to grievances and frustrations and seek to understand people’s plight.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338239/china-ai-start-minimax-kicks-us538-million-hong-kong-ipo?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 31, 2025 - Start of Shanghai-based company’s share sale follows launch of rival Zhipu’s US$560 million IPO a day earlier.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/semiconductors/article/3324258/china-future-tech-webinar-how-us-tactics-could-boost-chinas-chip-self-sufficiency
Oct 3, 2025 - A discussion on China’s progress in chip self-reliance and what it means for the world.
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3338786/asian-economies-face-volatile-oil-prices-over-venezuela-us-plans-caracas?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 5, 2026 - After the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, oil and gas prices are set to continue fluctuating this year due to geopolitical issues, analysts say.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3331289/south-korea-not-headed-japanese-style-housing-bust
Nov 3, 2025 - Alarmist talk from the South Korean president, following three rounds of cooling measures, is not inspiring confidence.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334426/national-guard-shooting-afghan-suspect-drove-across-us-carry-out-attack-officials-say?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage
Nov 28, 2025 - Shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a former member of a CIA-backed Afghan Army unit who entered the US under a special programme.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3317727/brics-still-lacking-cement-build-better-structure
Jul 12, 2025 - If Brics nations want to present a viable alternative to the US-led world order, they must do more than eschew confrontation with the West.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339632/chinese-state-media-repositions-sci-fi-space-and-air-combat-aircraft-tech-target?module=perpetual_scroll_1_RM&pgtype=article
Jan 13, 2026 - Military analyst on CCTV says frontier technologies reflect ‘expectations for future aerospace and space superiority’.
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https://www.firstpost.com/web-show/fast-and-factual/fast-and-factual-philippine-ship-damaged-in-south-china-sea-incident-with-chinese-boat-vd6783/
Mar 5, 2024 - Philippines has accused China of “Dangerous Manoeuvres” in the South China Sea as boats of both nations collide. Also on the show: - Sweden takes part in...
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3335374/how-china-can-help-africa-build-human-capital
Dec 9, 2025 - To truly harness their potential, countries across the continent seeking to industrialise must develop education and infrastructure in tandem.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3334391/kelly-zong-steps-down-wahaha-chief-amid-bitter-inheritance-feud
Nov 27, 2025 - The succession drama at Wahaha has entered a new phase, with heiress Kelly Zong relinquishing her top roles at the beverage giant.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339601/xpengs-flying-car-unit-readies-hong-kong-ipo-take?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 12, 2026 - Aridge, formerly AeroHT, eyes listing this year as it aims to accelerate its efforts in the low-altitude market, sources say.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3339928/us-halts-visas-75-countries-china-not-list?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 15, 2026 - Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3339517/trump-says-no-more-venezuelan-oil-or-money-go-cuba-pushes-deal?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 12, 2026 - Cuban president says island is prepared to ‘defend homeland to last drop of blood’ as Trump ramps up pressure after action in Venezuela.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3324344/shanghai-spirit-new-world-order-needs-be-matched-west
Sep 6, 2025 - SCO summit’s vision can’t be implemented without the requisite monetary and financial systems in place. The West must play a role if the world is not to...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338221/beijings-venezuela-plans-mexico-china-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 1, 2026 - From Brazil car factories to Beijing’s Venezuela plans, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in December 2025.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3339288/5-years-digital-banks-are-taking-root-hong-kong
Jan 10, 2026 - Readers discuss perceptions of virtual banks, vetting of English teachers, and the outlook for Hong Kong.
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https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2024/0821/south-china-sea-philippines-coast-guard-collision
Aug 21, 2024 - China’s expansions in the South China Sea are shifting power dynamics in the valuable, disputed waterways, complicating efforts to maintain peace.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3330421/u-shaped-rebound-hong-kongs-commercial-property-unlikely
Oct 27, 2025 - An equity boom and other green shoots aren’t enough to lift a sector struggling with a supply glut and a retail market undergoing structural change.
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3214467/china-russia-gas-pipeline-statements-raise-questions-power-siberia-2-progress
Mar 23, 2023 - Russian President Vladimir Putin says agreement with China and Mongolia to build Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline is ‘practically’ finalised, but...
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/malaysias-anwar-says-china-should-not-be-singled-out-in-sea-tensions
Feb 4, 2025 - He says Malaysia may have border issues with neighbours, but still manages to cultivate good relations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338778/china-plans-19-high-speed-rail-expansion-2030-amid-global-dominance-sector?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage
Jan 5, 2026 - Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338686/will-beijing-look-us-capture-venezuelas-maduro-lessons-taiwan?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 4, 2026 - Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/world/north-korea/south-korea-says-north-korea-launched-missiles-sea-rcna252119
Jan 4, 2026 - SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president...
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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335104/chinese-shipyards-shift-focus-advanced-vessels-south-korean-rivals-gain-ground?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 5, 2025 - Chinese shipbuilders accounted for 65 per cent of global orders in the first three quarters, down from nearly 75 per cent a year earlier.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3335690/how-tai-po-fire-exposed-weakness-hong-kong-contract-governance
Dec 10, 2025 - Readers call for steps to improve procurement and contract oversight, official accountability for lapses that led to the tragedy, and appreciation for donor...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339634/taiwan-targets-beijing-linked-infiltration-push-stricter-punishment?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 12, 2026 - Lawmakers propose minimum sentences and tighter rules for political candidates, while critics warn the changes amount to more social control.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3335567/cambodia-confronting-scourge-online-scams-head
Dec 9, 2025 - Readers discuss the cross-border effort targeting the syndicates behind Cambodia’s scam farms, Malaysia’s first fully home-grown EV, and the investigation...
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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3339154/why-your-gut-microbiome-so-important-health-and-how-protect-it?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 10, 2026 - Bacteria in the gut perform important jobs that help prevent disease, but how to best protect and improve yours? An expert weighs in.
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338795/anwar-limit-malaysia-pm-term-reform-push-re-energise-supporters
Jan 5, 2026 - The move could ‘excite core supporters’ and help project the image that the ruling coalition remains committed to reform, analysts say.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3336977/china-reportedly-sticking-its-soybean-deal-us-worries-remain?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 19, 2025 - Beijing secures 7 million tonnes of soybeans, passing halfway mark of its US purchase agreement. However, little has been shipped so far.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2064587/chinas-move-clean-vpns-and-strengthen-great-firewall
Jan 23, 2017 - Move means all cable and VPN services need prior government approval and comes as Beijing steps up censorship before power-reshuffle party congress
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3338390/japan-may-lose-gdp-race-india-amid-weak-yen-tourism-woes-and-china-row?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 1, 2026 - Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s this year, which analysts say would diminish Tokyo’s global influence.
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3334047/distilling-chinas-alcohol-economy?campaign=Distilling%20China%E2%80%99s%20alcohol%20economy&module=series_section&pgtype=series
Dec 2, 2025 - As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across the beverage landscape. This...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339926/hong-kong-lawmaker-duncan-chiu-leads-legco-affluent-list-54-properties?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 15, 2026 - Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.
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https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3334665/wnba-players-pushing-bigger-share-leagues-revenue-lockout-looming?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Nov 30, 2025 - Stalled contract talks threaten to disrupt 2026 season, with players demanding revenue sharing rather than fixed salary increases.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3339939/trump-sets-180-day-deadline-counter-chinas-control-critical-minerals?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 15, 2026 - US government warns global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade hurdles.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3333008/takaichis-stance-over-taiwan-just-what-west-wants
Nov 16, 2025 - Japan can protect its security and national interest by peaceful means rather than going down a belligerent path.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335901/china-pledges-aid-latin-america-caribbean-no-political-conditions
Dec 11, 2025 - Third strategy paper of its kind released as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in a region Washington actively courts.
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339886/south-korea-japan-summit-exposes-strategic-divide-amid-great-power-tensions?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 14, 2026 - While Seoul urged broader regional cooperation that would include China, Tokyo emphasised closer alignment with Washington.
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https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340152/meet-sepideh-moafi-who-plays-dr-baran-al-hashimi-season-2-pitt?module=latest&pgtype=homepage
Jan 17, 2026 - The Iranian-American actress started life as a refugee; she was in The Deuce before joining the Emmy-winning medical drama starring Noah Wyle.
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https://en.sputniknews.africa/20260220/1083586098.html
China's Zero-Tariff Policy to Energize South-South Trade“Well, I'm seeing the Global South countries closing ranks and then collectively setting their......
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3325955/worst-chinas-deflation-scare-now-over
Sep 18, 2025 - With economic indicators offering reasons to hope, the only question is how quickly and decisively Beijing can revive domestic demand.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339835/kpop-demon-hunters-leads-record-exports-korean-instant-noodles-2025?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 14, 2026 - The surge in food exports from the country comes amid the popularity of Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340190/chinas-charm-offensive-beijing-bypasses-brussels-bid-soften-eu-trade-push?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 17, 2026 - From aircraft orders in France to reopened beef and pork markets for Ireland and Spain, mainland officials are leaning hard into diplomacy.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/13/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-takaichi-lee-nara/
The two leaders agreed to boost cooperation on economic security and reached a deal on DNA testing for Korean wartime laborers who perished in Japan.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339370/china-cites-bidens-message-xi-japan-could-build-nuclear-weapons-overnight?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 9, 2026 - Beijing releases 30-page report that includes a call for international community to ‘take concrete and strong measures’ against Japan’s nuclear ambitions.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339836/sovereign-investors-cut-mainland-china-exposure-political-sensitivities-rise
Jan 14, 2026 - Inflows fall 58 per cent as sovereign wealth funds grow cautious, yet outlook signals selective opportunities ahead, experts say.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336522/beijing-approves-first-two-l3-autonomous-cars-leap-towards-hands-driving?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 16, 2025 - The cars, both pure EVs, can only navigate urban streets and highways in designated areas, according to the ministry.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3339398/why-timing-may-be-right-china-press-north-korea-denuclearisation?module=spotlight&pgtype=section
Jan 13, 2026 - As optimism grows over an end to the Ukraine war, a weakening of Moscow’s support for Pyongyang may give Beijing new leverage to stabilise the Korean...
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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337042/hong-kong-interbank-rates-forecast-drop-expected-us-monetary-easing-2026?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 2, 2026 - Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3336432/russia-will-end-european-union-not-other-way-around
Dec 17, 2025 - The end of history is more history, as Hegel might have said, with the postmodern unified EU potentially reverting back to rival modern states.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3266295/china-drones-can-counter-us-hellscape-taiwan-strait-analysts
Jun 13, 2024 - But observers warn that the plan signals a change in Washington’s long-standing policy of ambiguity on the Taiwanese issue.
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https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3334418/residents-identify-loved-ones-killed-tai-po-housing-estate-fire-hong-kong
Nov 27, 2025 - Read more here: https://sc.mp/1414a4 A massive fire at a housing estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po neighbourhood has left at least 65 people dead, with...
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3339281/why-hong-kong-must-resist-pressure-loosen-budget-discipline?module=spotlight&pgtype=section
Jan 11, 2026 - Northern Metropolis ambitions and Tai Po fire recovery will test the city’s commitment to fiscal prudence.
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339879/japans-takaichi-faces-uphill-task-lower-house-election-after-allys-exit?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 15, 2026 - Takaichi’s LDP is expected to lose millions of votes as Komeito allies with the CDP after ending its coalition with the ruling party.
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https://asiaconnectmagazine.com/what-is-dim-sum-the-beginners-guide/
Feb 24, 2025 - Discover the joy of dim sum—small plates, big flavors, and shared moments. A timeless tradition of food, family, and tea. Savor the experience!
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3338827/trump-seen-top-global-risk-2026-us-slips-further-behind-china-eurasia-group?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 6, 2026 - Forecast warns China’s shift towards an ‘electro-state’ could widen the gap with the US, even as deflation clouds Beijing’s outlook.
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https://hongkongfp.com/2025/12/03/south-korea-shouldnt-take-sides-in-china-japan-spat-president-lee-says/
Dec 3, 2025 - South Korea's leader said Wednesday that his country wouldn't take sides in an escalating war of words between Japan and China, calling for the two...
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/series/3300577/china-future-tech-live-qa-webinars?module=china_future_tech&pgtype=homepage
Nov 17, 2025 - Dive deep into China’s technological revolution with SCMP’s China Future Tech live webinars. Get expert insights and live Q&As on six transformative...
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337651/indian-doctor-suspended-charged-after-viral-video-shows-him-assaulting-patient?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 24, 2025 - Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation.
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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202104/1221662.shtml
A car accident reportedly involving a Tesla leading to one passenger dead surfaced online on Wednesday, raising more concerns over the quality control issues...
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3332121/china-committing-genocide-promoting-tourism-and-development
Nov 10, 2025 - Much of UK media and academia have helped manufacture spurious claims about Xinjiang while denying real monstrous crimes elsewhere that many of them sponsor or...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3338757/could-there-be-link-between-glucose-levels-brain-and-alzheimers-disease?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage
Jan 5, 2026 - Mice with late-stage symptoms showed improvement in memory loss and reduced brain plaque after experimental treatment, Chinese study finds.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3334308/bitcoins-bruising-month-shows-perils-going-mainstream
Nov 27, 2025 - Despite years of progress, the cryptocurrency is still in a vulnerable spot halfway between pure speculation and institutional adoption.
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https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20251014PD230.html?chid=12
Oct 16, 2025 - Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries—long praised for their affordability and safety—are gaining traction among Western automakers. As...
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337977/nepal-probes-illegal-matchmaking-china-cautions-citizens-over-bride-buying?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Dec 29, 2025 - Officials say online brokers are promoting Nepali women to Chinese men, prompting detentions and official warnings.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3333698/hong-kong-can-take-inspiration-its-athletes-winning-spirit
Nov 24, 2025 - Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive.
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https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339157/cantomania-dj-night-driving-hong-kongs-cantopop-comeback?module=post_magazine&pgtype=section
Jan 9, 2026 - As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336456/hong-kong-stepping-its-competitiveness-aviation
Dec 16, 2025 - By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3321836/who-gains-most-trumps-retirement-fund-reforms
Aug 16, 2025 - As the US allows 401(k) investors to access assets such as cryptocurrency and real estate, there seems to be little official recognition of the risks.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3339412/us-commerce-department-drops-plan-crack-down-chinese-drones?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 10, 2026 - Commerce Department, FCC make U-turn after barring imports of new Chinese drone models in December to address national security concerns.
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3339372/alibaba-logistics-unit-cainiao-opens-us-mexico-cross-border-service?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 9, 2026 - Cainiao is expected to control key nodes including sorting, line-haul transfer and last-mile delivery for the service.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3211582/china-recruits-women-fly-carrier-based-warplanes-navy-faces-pilot-shortage?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article&campaign=3211582
Feb 26, 2023 - The country will also allow university graduates with STEM backgrounds to enter naval aviation pipeline as part of new recruitment drive.
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https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/arts-music/article/1997770/flashback-porco-rosso-genius-animator-hayao
Dec 17, 2018 - Miyazaki is maybe better known for such beautiful films as Princess Mononoke, but Porco Rosso was his attempt to create an animated feature for adults – and...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334435/hong-kong-fire-death-toll-rises-94-rescue-work-continues-day-3?module=breaking&pgtype=homepage
Nov 28, 2025 - More bodies pulled from the site as firefighters use aerial ladder to extinguish lingering flames on upper floor of a block at Wang Fuk Court.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3334395/my-superhero-girlfriend-mourns-loss-firefighter-killed-hong-kong-blaze
Nov 28, 2025 - Loved ones, colleagues and online users hail the courage of Ho Wai-ho, who died battling the city’s deadliest blaze in seven decades.
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https://www.scmp.com/video/society/3334470/94-dead-hong-kong-tai-po-fire-search-survivors-continues-third-day
Nov 28, 2025 - Read more here: https://sc.mp/kyk5t The death toll has risen to 94 on the third day of rescue operations in the Hong Kong neighbourhood of Tai Po after raging...
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338568/indias-military-upgrade-counter-regional-threats-gathers-pace?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
Jan 3, 2026 - While US$30 billion of defence packages for weapon buys and others have been approved, the pace of roll-out is worrying, analysts say.
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340007/china-targets-wealthy-influencers-audits-fines-fiscal-pressures-rise
Jan 15, 2026 - Big data is used to flag income gaps for top online stars and overseas earners, as regulators recover billions in unpaid levies amid slumping land sales and...
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-01-15/South-China-s-Hainan-reports-surging-green-electricity-trade-in-2025-1JXdrEuiady/p.html
South China's island province of Hainan reported a record-breaking 14.727 billion kilowatt-hours in green electricity and green certificate transactions in...
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3335106/does-ais-rise-have-mean-job-losses-east-asia-tells-different-story?module=opinion&pgtype=section
Dec 7, 2025 - Studies from Vietnam to South Korea show AI adoption has not cannibalised jobs. Instead of simple mechanisation, economies are synergising.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337492/chinese-man-hand-feeds-pet-snake-suffers-serious-bite-leads-thumb-amputation?module=top_story&pgtype=section
Jan 1, 2026 - Poison from viper infects reptile-loving man severely limiting his blood clotting ability; experts warn that keeping exotic pets can kill.
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