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April 24, 2025
Opinion | Trump’s Africa policy zeroes in on minerals and militarism
As China tightens mineral export controls, the US is recalibrating its approach towards resource-rich African nations.
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April 24, 2025
China-backed actors ‘stand out’ in threatening US energy infrastructure
Beijing said to plot long-term strategy to incapacitate America’s power grid to ‘create options’ for mainland authorities and ‘sow chaos’.
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April 24, 2025
Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone
Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this frie...
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April 24, 2025
Want to take good animal photos? Expert wildlife photographers share tips
Whether you’re a beginner using a smartphone to snap your pet at home or a nature pro with a proper camera, these tips will make you better.
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April 24, 2025
8 of the richest Chinese-Americans in 2025
From humble beginnings to emerging as industry leaders, these billionaires achieved the American dream after their early struggles – one eve...
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April 24, 2025
US at tipping point for return of endemic measles
Low vaccination rates mean the disease, which was declared eradicated in the US, could go back to spreading at high levels, researchers warn...
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April 24, 2025
Vatican unveils details of Pope Francis’s marble tomb
The tombstone will bear a simple inscription and be made of material from the Italian region that was home to the pontiff’s ancestors.
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April 24, 2025
Editorial | Shenzhou-20 launch signals nothing will stop the rise of China
Blast-off to Tiangong space station defies geopolitical headwinds with nation aiming to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.
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April 24, 2025
Trump denies China’s claims about no trade talks, says they met ‘this morning’
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April 24, 2025
China coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea
State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.
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April 24, 2025
Trump to be interviewed by Atlantic editor who exposed ‘Signalgate’ chat
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April 24, 2025
Trump tariffs making EV exports to US ‘impossible’, Xpeng executive says
Yeqing Zheng says company’s moves to establish assembly operations outside China and license technology can help ease impact of tariffs.
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April 24, 2025
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Latest Hong Kong news, updates, opinions and analysis, including on Hong Kong politics, the national security law, economy, society and weat...
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April 24, 2025
To buy or not to buy? Sotheby’s puts Shakespeare’s folios under the hammer
For the first time since 1898, Shakespeare’s First, Second, Third and Fourth Folios will be auctioned in a single lot – by Sotheby’s London...
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April 24, 2025
Tech firms thrive in cross-border Hong Kong and Shenzhen innovation hub
Location offers a competitive edge through cheaper rents, subsidies for innovation and easier access to talent.
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April 24, 2025
Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy
American leader’s erratic approach to Ukraine and Middle East means challenges for stability-fixated Beijing amid its shifting Moscow ties.
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April 24, 2025
Call for regular review of Hong Kong labour scheme after ‘200 workers sacked’
Union says it has received a surge of complaints from sacked restaurant employees replaced by imported workers.
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April 24, 2025
Trump tells Putin ‘STOP!’ attacks on Kyiv, in rare criticism of Russian leader
Frustrated by stalled US-led talks over peace in Ukraine, Trump offered rare criticism of the Russian leader, as he seeks a deal with Zelens...
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April 24, 2025
Sky-high US tariffs to hit Boeing, Chinese airliners and China’s home-grown jets
As the trade war fallout continues to spread, full domestic sourcing of parts for China-made planes ‘is unlikely to happen before 2035’, ana...
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April 24, 2025
Hindu monks, rare disabilities: the best stories ahead of London Marathon
According to its organisers, the London race is the most popular marathon in the world with a 43 per cent increase on last year.
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April 24, 2025
Nicholas Tse fans fume at obstructed views to Hong Kong consumer watchdog
Problems persist at Kai Tak Stadium as lawmakers call for organisers to be more transparent about seat view details when selling tickets.
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April 24, 2025
DeepSeek on recruitment drive as start-up remains tight-lipped on new AI model
This marks the first time DeepSeek has published product-related job openings, as it has largely focused on fundamental AI model research.
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April 24, 2025
‘Tone-deaf’: Malaysia’s health ministry chided for lush event amid staffing issue
Critics called the Malaysian Health Ministry’s lavish Hari Raya event “tone-deaf”, as healthcare workers are reportedly underpaid and overwo...
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April 24, 2025
China rejects Trump’s ‘fake news’, Shenzhou-20 lifts off: SCMP daily highlights
From China denying it contacted US about trade talks to Japan’s upgraded electromagnetic rail gun, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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April 24, 2025
US scientists given access to moon rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 probe
Chinese space agency says American scientists will be among the international researchers allowed to study lunar samples.
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April 24, 2025
Award-winning chemist Shang Rui will leave Japan to start a lab in China
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April 24, 2025
EU stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions as China eases up on bloc’s lawmakers
European Union’s diplomatic arm says no plans to reciprocate Beijing’s overture as it has not observed improvements in far western region.
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April 24, 2025
Chinese carmakers put brakes on self-driving hype at Shanghai show
‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.
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April 24, 2025
Japan’s World Expo struggles with low visitor figures amid a litany of woes
Despite hitting 1 million visitors, Osaka Expo 2025 has been plagued by a bomb scare, methane explosion and long queues.
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April 24, 2025
China’s wealthy are hoarding cash amid an uncertain economy, survey finds
Chinese high-net-worth investors are wary of taking risks during a period of intense turbulence.
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April 24, 2025
Opinion | As the new cold war thaws, UK and China look set for warmer ties
Economic reasons aside, Britain has little reason to prioritise the US alliance when Trump shows few signs of defending previously shared va...
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April 24, 2025
Hong Kong’s Cinema Day tickets to go on sale for HK$30 each from May 7
About 200,000 film fans expected to flock to 53 participating cinemas on May 10.
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April 24, 2025
Japan hits rail gun milestone in race to counter China’s hypersonic development
The Japanese navy could be one of the first in the world to operate the advanced air defence system after recent sea trial.
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April 24, 2025
Microsoft sees hybrid offices where humans, AI agents team up for efficiency
A report found that 76 per cent of Hong Kong firms plan to use ‘digital labour’ to expand workforce capacity in the next 18 months.
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April 24, 2025
Profile | Who is Hugo Calderano, Brazilian table tennis star who finally beat the Chinese?
He left home at 14, won on World Tour at 17 and has been a pioneer for South America, winning Brazil President Lula’s praise.
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April 24, 2025
Beijing dismisses claims of ongoing US trade war talks
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April 24, 2025
US-China trade war could hurt Hong Kong housing demand: think tank
Our Hong Kong Foundation says short-to-medium-term impact of conflict on China’s currency will negatively affect mainland homebuyers in city...
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April 24, 2025
Indonesian indie game Afterlove EP tells a moving story of grief and music
The final work of Coffee Talk and What Comes After game designer Mohammad Fahmi covers grief, new beginnings and the power of music.
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April 24, 2025
India and Pakistan revoke each other’s visas as tensions rise after deadly attack
Pakistan announced a string of tit-for-tat diplomatic measures against India after New Delhi accused its neighbour of a deadly attack that k...
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April 24, 2025
Former top US official on Hong Kong trip slams Trump’s ‘miscalculation’ of China
Kurt Campbell, ex-Deputy Secretary of State in Biden administration, says Trump team lacks clear policy on China and makes ‘dangerous assump...
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April 24, 2025
HKEX to buy space in Exchange Square for US$812 million from Hongkong Land
Purchase follows the Securities and Futures Commission’s acquisition of its own permanent office in Quarry Bay in late 2023.
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April 24, 2025
Intel, Chinese partners ModelBest and Black Sesame push smart car systems
The collaborations reflect demand in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, for more computing power in sophisticated cockpits.
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April 24, 2025
Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory
In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to impact vicinity of Pearl River Delta.
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April 24, 2025
Former domestic helper jailed for leaving toddler alone in a Hong Kong park
The woman, who was only identified as Khotijah, sentenced to two weeks for neglect and 15 months for illegal employment.
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April 24, 2025
1 in 3 Malaysian children are overweight as nation’s sugar addiction worsens
A new health ministry survey shows that one third of Malaysians aged 5 to 19 are overweight, with high-sugar diets blamed.
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April 24, 2025
Explainer | How China is expanding and accelerating its ‘special bonds’ programme
Beijing is issuing more ultra-long-term government bonds as it strives to shore up the Chinese economy amid an intensifying US trade war.
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April 24, 2025
French bistro classics star at new Hong Kong restaurant Jean-Pierre
Chef John Troupis talks about the new member of the Black Sheep Restaurants family, which pays homage to traditional Parisian bistros.
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April 24, 2025
Is China ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’ to meddle in Philippine midterms?
The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos governmen...
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April 24, 2025
HSBC, Citigroup tout Chinese property stocks’ upside
HSBC raised its target price for five mainland developers by an average of 9 per cent, implying an 18 per cent upside.
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April 24, 2025