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July 28, 2025
Art Macao 2025: Picasso, porcelain, AI and more at event’s third edition
An exhibition of over 140 of Picasso’s works is among a packed programme of events taking place in Macau over the next three months.
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July 28, 2025
My Take | China champions ‘inclusive AI’ to win the hearts and minds of developing world
Beijing’s policy is focused on more affordable systems, inclusive tech development efforts and a seat at the table of AI governance.
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July 28, 2025
Editorial | HKMA right to warn against market speculation over stablecoins
With its coming licensing regime, Hong Kong must ensure its fast-mover advantage in developing virtual-asset trading reinforces its position...
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July 28, 2025
US moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally
Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said the US would put Argentina on an ‘expedited path’ to enrolment in the Visa Waiver Program.
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July 28, 2025
Home of the biryani: how Hyderabad became a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy
The South Indian city’s food culture blends Telugu, Persian, Turkish, Mughlai, Arabic and Central Asian influences.
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July 28, 2025
Wu Yiquan: the Chinese AI researcher scoring big on the basketball court
Brains and brawn: university assistant professor turns heads with his slam dunks.
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July 28, 2025
Opinion | World Court’s ruling opens the door wider for climate justice
The court’s decision could result in legal action against countries that fail to honour their climate commitments.
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July 28, 2025
Suspect in Walmart stabbings charged with rarely used state terrorism count
Prosecutor said the assault was intended to ‘put fear in the entire community’. The terror charge was adopted after the 9/11 attacks in 2001...
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July 28, 2025
Exclusive | Boeing’s orders in China may rise as Beijing surveys airlines’ needs
As US-China trade talks advance, the American aircraft manufacturer could enjoy some early benefits from any broader trade deal.
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July 28, 2025
Shooter opens fire at Nevada casino, killing 2 and injuring several others
The attack took place in the car park of the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno early on Monday. Police said a suspect was in custody.
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July 28, 2025
This rare 1973 LP is vinyl gold. Now it’s getting a new lease of life
Buckingham Nicks by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham will be available on streaming and CD for the first time in September.
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July 28, 2025
Trump asks for swift deposition of Rupert Murdoch in Epstein defamation case
Trump is suing The Wall Street Journal and owners, including Murdoch, over a report that Trump’s name was in a birthday card for Epstein.
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July 28, 2025
Chinese officials call for all-out response after downpours lead to ‘heavy casualties’
Videos of flooding and landslides spread on social media as floods hit Beijing and Hebei, Liaoning, Shandong provinces.
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July 28, 2025
Trump says he turned down invitation to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island
US president claimed he cut ties after Epstein tried to recruit staff. The private island is alleged to have been the site of sex traffickin...
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July 28, 2025
China backs Brazil as looming Trump tariffs escalate trade tensions
Foreign ministry says Beijing has interest in growing Brazil ties, including ‘cooperation on aviation’, with US duties to start on Friday.
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July 28, 2025
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees held without charges, lawyers say
Immigration lawyers who claim 100 people have already been deported are seeking a restraining order against the Florida detention centre.
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July 28, 2025
Where does China stand after US’ new trade deal with EU?
Analysts say Washington could be hoping its agreement with Brussels offers the US more leverage over China.
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July 28, 2025
Russian ex-president Medvedev says Trump’s Ukraine ‘ultimatum’ could lead to war
‘Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine’ but with Trump’s own country, Medvedev said.
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July 28, 2025
Starmer presses Trump on ‘desperate’ situation in Gaza during Scotland meeting
The US president told the UK leader on Monday that he would not take a position on France’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong dancer Mo Li sues 12 parties for damages over Mirror concert accident
Paralysed dancer is suing a government department and 11 others for an undisclosed amount of compensation.
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July 28, 2025
France slams US trade pact ‘submission’ amid relief and concern in Europe
While the pact is ‘the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances’, EU nations acknowledge there is more work to be done.
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong’s MTR urges good behaviour after man appears to urinate inside train
Clip shows man facing doors of train with pool of liquid at his feet, as internet users call behaviour shocking and ask why others did not i...
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong suspends imports of Japanese Kochi ice cream product over bacteria
Black tea-flavoured ice cream found to contain 140 coliform bacteria per gram, well above threshold of 100.
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July 28, 2025
Will CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off?
Deal may become bargaining chip between US and China, experts say, as Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate looks to add ‘significant member’ to consor...
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July 28, 2025
Minister slams ‘baseless’ claim India was pressured to end Pakistan conflict
India halted its operation because ‘political and military objectives’ were fully achieved, defence chief Rajnath Singh says.
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July 28, 2025
Shaolin head defrocked, China’s birth crisis subsidies: SCMP daily highlights
From the battle for the world’s most powerful dam to Beijing’s fears for China’s birth rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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July 28, 2025
‘You should be ashamed’: Marcos Jnr blasts corrupt officials in annual address
In his shortest Sona to date, the Philippine president mostly avoided talking about foreign policy issues.
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July 28, 2025
Trump says to cut 50-day deadline for Russia to end Ukraine war
US president to give Russian leader 10 to 12 days from Monday, meaning he wants peace efforts to make progress by August 7 to 9.
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July 28, 2025
What US$60 million aid package means for Philippines-US ties
Despite the modest amount, Washington’s commitment signals Manila’s strategic importance in the region, analysts say.
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July 28, 2025
Trump wants China to buy more US goods. Right now, the opposite is happening
China has slowed or halted purchases of a slew of US energy and farm goods in 2025, but shipments could soar again after a US-China trade de...
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July 28, 2025
US-China study on livestock faeces around the world triggers superbug alarm
Scientists catalogue antibiotic resistance genes lurking in chicken, cow and pig manure and map potential health risks.
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong family in suspected murder-suicide case ‘were about to emigrate to UK’
Family’s visa applications had been approved but their plans to move to Britain were delayed because boy had foot condition, source says.
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July 28, 2025
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The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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July 28, 2025
World Aquatics Championships: Qin wins 100m breaststroke, China’s first swim gold
Chinese 12-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi misses out on 200m IM bronze medal by 0.06 seconds as Summer McIntosh wins second gold in Singapore.
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July 28, 2025
WAIC Shanghai: China reveals new great leap forward with 1,509 AI models
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July 28, 2025
Russia’s Aeroflot cancels flights over crippling cyberattack
A statement purporting to be from hacking group Silent Crow says it carried out the attack with a Belarusian team, and linked it to the Ukra...
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July 28, 2025
Breaking | China, US begin third round of trade talks in Swedish capital
Officials from the world’s two largest economies have entered the venue for their third set of trade negotiations.
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July 28, 2025
Opinion | Why US alliance didn’t save Philippines from Trump’s tariffs
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to step up hiring more pilots from mainland China
Carrier’s first batch of 30 mainland cadets has started flying after completing training.
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July 28, 2025
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘unconditional’ ceasefire
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong lawmakers finish scrutinising same-sex couples bill clauses in 2 days
‘We are grateful for the Legislative Council’s support and coordination, especially the efficient examination by the bills committee,’ minis...
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong urged to speed up digital shift to protect global trade status
Hong Kong cannot afford to be complacent as competitors are making rapid progress, speakers at “Digital Trade Masterclass” warn.
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July 28, 2025
Taiwan’s opposition KMT and TPP look to build on momentum from recall votes
The Blue-White alliance between the two parties helped see off an effort to unseat 24 legislators over the weekend.
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July 28, 2025
Apple shuts Dalian store as Huawei tops mainland China’s smartphone market
Huawei garners 18 per cent of the market in second quarter, pushing Xiaomi to second place with a 17 per cent share, according to Canalys.
South China Morning Post
July 28, 2025
How artists and scientists brought a prehistoric woman back to life
The reconstructed bust of Mos’anne is part of a project to explore how the region’s last hunter-gatherers lived during the Mesolithic era.
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July 28, 2025
World champion fencer Ryan Choi returns home
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July 28, 2025
‘Milestone’: China launches first national childcare subsidies amid birth crisis
But analysts warn the cash transfers may be too little, too late.
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July 28, 2025
Credit-scoring system to speed up loan process, lower costs for businesses: HKMA
Credit-scoring and benchmarking have helped with loan approvals totalling US$5.34 billion for small businesses since 2022.
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July 28, 2025
Will your child become obese as an adult? New tool can help predict
Scientists have developed a tool that can measure a child’s risk of becoming obese in later life, opening the door to earlier support.
South China Morning Post
July 28, 2025