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11/4（三）
Editorial | ‘Security’, ‘opening up’ complementary for Hong…
Beijing has affirmed to an international audience the national importance of Hong Kong’s finance sector. In a video address to the annual Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Vice-Premier He Lifeng’s message was clear: the finance sector is where Hong Kong can best serve the nation. Hong Kong will have the central government’s support, so long as it understands the nation’s needs and balances security and efficiency. The words...
US midterm elections: Trump’s grip on Congress faces critic…
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Unrivalled US-China relations analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our US and China bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. Americans are awaiting the results of midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape the next two years of Donald Trump’s presidency, with consequences for US-China relations, global trade and...
#US midterm elections 2026#United States#Iran#Donald Trump#US Politics#US Congress
南華早報11/3（二）
China’s AI ‘shock’, EU ‘kill switch’, Mbappe fiasco: 7 glob…
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach after ‘kill switch’ threat Beijing warned Brussels not to “fantasise” that taking a hard line will force it into concessions, as the bloc confirmed plans for a gung-ho new “kill switch” that would allow Brussels to “immediately” kick China...
#China#China-EU relations#European Union#China trade#Diplomacy#Trade
Cuba flight, Taiwan trade trouble, Panama probe: 7 Latin Am…
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Air China scrambles to fly stranded passengers out of fuel-starved Cuba As a US oil embargo deepened Cuba’s energy crisis, dozens of Air China passengers found themselves stranded on the island. Read the full story here. 2. Paraguay tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, vows to...
German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide…
A German tourist was among two men still missing on Tuesday after a landslide struck a glamping resort on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused the landslide, which struck the Eco Park Pelaga Glamping Retreat in Petang district at around 11pm, The Bali Times reported. Three tents collapsed while a fourth fell into the Tukad Yeh Kilap River and was swept away by the currents. The 4-hectare (10-acre) property, which houses 25 tents, sits on a steep cliff beside...
Singapore hit-and-run: organiser of fund for orphaned boy v…
An organiser behind a fundraiser for a boy whose parents died in an alleged hit-and-run accident in Singapore has vowed transparency, thanking donors for their “overwhelming” kindness amid debate over the campaign’s authenticity. Farah Diyanah Razid, who identified herself as a family member of the victims on the crowdfunding platform Give.Asia, said all contributions collected through the drive were intended solely for the child’s welfare and future. The clarification came after social media...
On This Day | China’s historic first space docking in 2011…
This article was first published on November 4, 2011. China a step closer to building its own space station by Stephen Chen Encouraged by yesterday (November 3, 2011) morning’s historic rendezvous and docking of the Shenzhou VIII spacecraft, Chinese authorities said construction of a space station will begin as soon as 2013. “We will do two more rendezvous and docking flights next year,” said Wu Ping (武平), spokeswoman for the manned space programme, at a press conference in Beijing yesterday....
Protests in Indonesia over haze; Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal: 7…
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s haze crisis becomes rallying point for student anger at Prabowo The protests, taking place in several spots around the capital, have been organised by student leaders from the University of Indonesia along with a coalition of student organisations from...
Breaking | PBOC to raise reserve requirement ratio on forex…
The People’s Bank of China announced on Tuesday that it would raise reserve requirement ratio on foreign exchange deposits by 2 percentage points. The ratio would be 6 per cent effective November 15, the central bank said in a statement, calling it a move to strengthen liquidity management of financial institutions. More to follow ...
Editorial | Outcry over Hong Kong’s lighting plan for The P…
Hong Kong tourism officials have sensibly pulled the plug on a controversial light spectacle project at The Peak – a decision that proves that shows which are not backed by key stakeholders must not go on. The reversal may seem uncharacteristic of an administration that has pushed through a raft of contentious policies and legislation in no time under its “result-oriented” mantra. But the episode shows that the authorities must carefully consider how to properly implement the “tourism is...
#Hong Kong environmental issues#Hong Kong tourism#Hong Kong Tourism Board#Environment#Hong Kong#China
11/2（一）
‘Queen of the Chinese’, drone war fears: 7 US-China relatio…
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The ‘Queen of the Chinese’ and a forgotten history on the US-Mexico border Interest in the history of the Chinese community in the Lone Star State is growing. “There’s a real resurrection in understanding the influence of the Chinese in Texas,” Linda Chew, a retired judge in the US state’s...
#Lone Star State#AstraZeneca#Shanghai#US State Department#Vladimir Putin#Russia
China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from corr…
We have put together stories from our coverage of China’s fifth plenum. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Unwritten rules’ become newest target in Communist Party’s war on corruption The Communist Party of China has pledged to vigorously crack down on the “unwritten rules” that enable corruption in the party, deepening its long-running campaign to keep officials in line. 2. At China’s fifth plenum, Communist Party puts discipline and loyalty to Xi...
#China’s fifth plenum#SCMP Highlights#China#Zhang Shengmin#Xi Jinping
Elite path for China’s returning students, CCP promotions:…
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China narrows the path to elite official training scheme for overseas graduates 2. Are the latest party promotions a sign of a new political trend in China? 3. Soft power on display as China’s first lady Peng Liyuan hosts German counterpart 4. Can Connie Chan become San Francisco’s first...
#SCMP Highlights#China#United States#Hong Kong#Japan#Germany
Editorial | Clean, efficient government crucial for China’s…
China observers often watch party plenum meetings for clues about major personnel changes. This is especially true of the fifth plenum, which traditionally fires the starting gun for the once-every-five-years leadership reshuffle. But the fifth plenum in Beijing last week mattered for more than that. After all the official commentaries, articles and meetings ahead of the event, everyone was expecting it to focus on party discipline. Still, the extent and language of the final readout of...
#Xi Jinping#Xie Chuntao#Sinopec#fifth plenum#Communist Party#China
11/1（日）
Editorial | Child sex abuse sentencing must ensure justice
Overdue moves to reform Hong Kong’s outdated laws on sexual offences are under way. Following a month-long public consultation on proposed changes, a wide-ranging overhaul could be revealed this year and enacted before the end of the current legislative term next year. It is aimed at aligning laws with changes in society and ensuring justice for survivors of sexual assault, including children and other vulnerable people, while continuing to ensure fair trials. Meanwhile, a High Court judge and...
#Crime in Hong Kong#Sexual harassment and assault#Hong Kong courts#Hong Kong society#Hong Kong children#Hong Kong
10/31（六）
As Hong Kong releases full report on Tai Po fire, here’s al…
We have put together 10 stories from our coverage on the full report of the Wang Fuk Court fire, released almost a year since the tragedy claimed 168 lives. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, vowing extensive civil service and legislative reforms and an overhaul of government departments as his housing...
#John Lee#Wang Fuk Court#Hong Kong#Independent Checking Unit#Tai Po fire#Winnie Ho Wing-yin
On This Day | Fire at Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant…
This story was first published on October 31, 1971. Aberdeen was yesterday (October 30, 1971) rocked by a tremendous explosion followed by fire which swept through the $14 million Jumbo Restaurant, killing 13 and injuring at least 42 others on board. It happened so quickly that within five minutes, fire engulfed the four-decked floating restaurant, reducing it to a charred hulk. Hundreds of people leapt for life from the decks and from the pagoda-shaped towers of the palatial restaurant. It was...
Editorial | Hong Kong’s university towns concretise Norther…
With Hong Kong doubling down on the university town venture as a new engine for development, there is no better way to promote it than by inviting top educators to exchange ideas and see the progress for themselves. The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit, bringing together senior leaders from over 50 institutions across more than 20 countries and regions, was more than an academic gathering. It was a strategic showcase of the developing university towns in the Northern Metropolis...
#Northern Metropolis#Education in Hong Kong#Universities in Hong Kong#Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan#Hong Kong#China
10/30（五）
Killer fandoms: the toxic online subcultures fuelling Asia’…
Recent school attacks across Malaysia have shone a light on a troubling trend of teenagers joining an online subculture that glamorises real-life killers, according to a prominent security analyst. Three violent incidents in Malaysian schools – in Kuching on October 21, Banting in July and Bandar Utama in October last year – could be linked to the True Crime Community (TCC), said Munira Mustaffa, founder of Kuala Lumpur-based security consulting firm Chasseur Group. In the Kuching case, the...
AI as a New Tribe: Professor Alan Macfarlane on what makes…
What might an anthropologist make of artificial intelligence if he approached it as an unfamiliar tribe? That question framed an SCMP Plus fireside chat with Professor Alan Macfarlane at The Center in Central, Hong Kong, on October 26. Speaking with SCMP senior AI technology reporter Vincent Chow, Macfarlane explored how AI changes knowledge creation and sharing, and what distinguishes its capabilities from human experience. An emeritus professor of anthropological science at the University of...
#Enterprise+ Exchange#United States#Hong Kong#China#University of Cambridge#SCMP
Lula win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai…
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Win for Lula boosts China’s foothold and gives Brazil rare earths leverage Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election preserves Beijing’s most critical foothold in Latin America, while positioning Brasilia to leverage...
#SCMP Highlights#China#United States#North Korea#France#Hong Kong
‘Identity crisis’: UK passes British Nationality Bill in 19…
A matter of identity By Christopher Wood This article was first published on October 31, 1981 The passage of the British Nationality Bill through Parliament has proved an emotional issue for Hongkong, sparking off fears that the Colony is sliding into political limbo. As Hongkong-born British subjects lost their right of residence in the United Kingdom back in 1962, the strength of feeling against the legislation has surprised many, including probably the British Government. But such a view...
Style Edit: Cartier’s ‘Into the Wild’ exhibition celebrates…
In 1933, Jeanne Toussaint was appointed creative director of Cartier, and the wildly influential designer set about cementing the noble panther’s role as the indelible emblem of the storied Parisian jeweller that it remains to this day. Two years later, in Hong Kong, legendary entrepreneur Aw Boon Haw finished the construction of Haw Par Mansion, now known as Villa Haw Par, the magnificent East-meets-West edifice in Tai Hang that is also a showcase for the allure of big cats, complete with the...
#Style Edit#Cartier#Luxury brands#Hong Kong#Luxury Spend It#Jewellery
Editorial | Ensure reform in wake of Tai Po fire report del…
Hong Kong is still healing from the trauma of the Wang Fuk Court fire that claimed 168 lives nearly a year ago. The difficult process has been taken a step further with the release of the final report of an independent committee of inquiry led by a High Court judge, and the response of the government, revealed on Thursday by the city’s leader and his administration. The concept of accountability has hung heavily over proceedings. It is only natural after such a catastrophe for people to expect...
10/29（四）
Indonesia haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses: stu…
Smoke from this year’s Indonesian forest and peatland fires has inflicted an estimated 8 billion ringgit (US$1.97 billion) in welfare losses on Malaysia, contributing to an estimated 1,700 deaths and severely disrupting manufacturing, according to a report commissioned by the country’s leading industrial group. The study, “The 2026 Fire Season and Transboundary Haze in Malaysia”, was conducted for the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), as reported by the Malay Mail. Drawing on...
‘Singapore also at risk’: Indonesian minister urges calm ov…
Indonesia’s communications minister has urged calm after a former Singaporean nominated member of parliament (NMP) suggested the city state could disrupt its neighbour’s internet access, arguing that any outage would cripple connectivity on both sides. Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said the government and public “need not be irritated” by comments from ex-NMP Calvin Cheng. In Singapore, NMPs are appointed to bring non-partisan perspectives to the legislature; they do...
Tai Po fire: Housing secretary resigns with immediate effec…
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. The Hong Kong government is set to release what is expected to be a deeply scathing report by an independent committee probing the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu holding a press conference alongside top officials to outline the administration’s consequent actions and systemic reforms. Sources said that at least one senior official would take the rap for the...
Editorial | For China, Lula’s win in Brazil removes uncerta…
Brazil has given Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a fourth, non-consecutive term, a feat without precedent in its democratic history. Lula came back from a first-round defeat to win 51.8 per cent of the run-off vote against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president. Yet the victory leaves Lula little room to manoeuvre. Opposition parties may yet control both chambers of Congress. Nearly half of Brazilians say the economy has worsened over the past year. Last year Washington threatened...
#Brazil#China#Diplomacy#Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva#China-Latin America relations#Brics
10/28（三）
Breaking | China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at…
Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness on Wednesday at the age of 80. She was one of China’s most prominent female leaders, playing a pivotal role in the country’s united front work and education sector. The official obituary released by Xinhua described Liu as an “outstanding leader in the [Communist] Party’s united front work, in China’s education, science and technology, healthcare, and women and children’s affairs.” Liu was vice-premier from 2013 to 2018. She was the fourth...
