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October 11, 2025
Hong Kong hosting National Games could be the start of ‘bigger’ things for basketball
City officials say just playing host to better sides will not only improve the team but also lead to more tournaments in the future.
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October 11, 2025
Letters | Censorship by social media algorithm chips away at human rights
Readers discuss the impact of algorithmic bias, horse cruelty in Hong Kong, and the prospect of dogs being allowed in restaurants.
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October 11, 2025
‘Nothing left’: Palestinians return to rubble in Gaza as truce takes effect
Israeli military confirmed the start of the ceasefire on Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages are to be released by Monday.
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October 11, 2025
Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn
Government investigation finds area of about four square metres has been damaged after tourists packed Sharp Island in Sai Kung.
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October 11, 2025
Health & Environment: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
News on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research.
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October 11, 2025
South Korea’s president causes a stir with cooking show cameo amid fire crisis
Opposition critics say Lee Jae-myung’s appearance was ‘inappropriate’ while essential digital services were crippled by a huge fire.
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October 11, 2025
South Korea’s long-awaited Beijing reset hits anti-China turbulence
As the Apec summit nears, a public backlash threatens Seoul’s friendly policy pivot.
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October 11, 2025
Hayes happy as Ka Ying continues The Everest preparation: ‘We’re right on song’
There have been plenty quick to knock Ka Ying Rising since his third in a Randwick trial on Tuesday morning, but trainer David Hayes is conf...
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October 11, 2025
Bunker schools in Myanmar offer dangerous refuge for students amid air strikes
Nearly 3,400 civilians have been killed by state forces in targeted air or drone strikes since the junta staged a coup in 2021.
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October 11, 2025
Why Japan is investing in an arsenal of inflatable dummy weapons
The tactic is also rooted in Japan’s fighting history, where logistical and geographical challenges make decoys an ‘appealing’ prospect.
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October 11, 2025
As I see it | How Fukuyama goes from the end of history to the end of the West
China’s ruling model may be the only remedy for what the political writer argues is the erosion of free speech and free elections by media-c...
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October 11, 2025
Australian in Hong Kong wins locals over with efforts to learn Cantonese
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October 11, 2025
Japan tour set to gauge Hong Kong’s progress on road to 2027 Rugby World Cup
Players and coaches relishing trip, which features two matches, to see how far they have come since qualifying for 2027 tournament.
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October 11, 2025
Japan’s Sapporo bans coins in coffins to help the dead pay for ferry to afterlife
Equipment damage sees ancient crematorium ritual outlawed; similar custom in China involves legend of the goddess of oblivion.
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October 11, 2025
Exclusive | Hong Kong’s financing future hinges on adapting to China’s hi-tech pivot: Huatai
To capitalise on the surge of hi-tech and biotech IPOs, Hong Kong introduced a slew of measures to speed up the listing process.
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October 11, 2025
Developing | North Korea unveils long-range missile capable of reaching all of US
The solid-fuel Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missiles are mobile, difficult to detect and ready to be launched at short notice.
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October 11, 2025
Reflections | How ancient Chinese sects have foretold Rapture-like divine ends for millennia
Christian groups prophesise paradisiacal new beginnings today, but similar visions existed throughout imperial Chinese history.
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October 11, 2025
China, US and Thailand seize record meth haul near disputed South China Sea reef
Trilateral raid nets nearly 5 tonnes of methamphetamine, marking Asia-Pacific’s biggest maritime drug bust in years.
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October 11, 2025
India’s AI awakening: a tech powerhouse races to reinvent itself
Once the world’s outsourced back office, India is now eyeing a future among the superpowers of artificial intelligence.
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October 10, 2025
Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength
The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.
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October 10, 2025
‘I did not worry’: breast cancer survivor shares her story of love and faith
Aarti Pathak was diagnosed with breast cancer weeks after losing her mum. She shares her survival story, which she wrote about in a memoir.
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October 10, 2025
National Games: the cyclists tasked with continuing Hong Kong’s proud record
Ceci Lee will lead the charge at Hong Kong Velodrome in the city’s most successful Games sport.
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October 10, 2025
Editorial | Gaza ceasefire must be followed up with recognition of Palestine
Amid numerous sticking points, if Israelis and Palestinians are to live together in peace, there must be a two-state solution.
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October 10, 2025
Melania Trump says she secured return of Ukrainian children via Putin talks
The US first lady says she was in communication with the Russian leader after his Alaska summit with her husband.
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October 10, 2025
What to do in Hong Kong, October 12-18
Get baking at Sleepyhead cafe, sip cocktails at The Pontiac, check out some Chinese opera or explore Repulse Bay history.
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October 10, 2025
‘Quantity to quality’: what China’s next 5-year plan means for foreign investors
Beijing has pledged to open up even more to foreign investment. But some officials are becoming more selective about the projects they want.
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October 10, 2025
Who is Mae Martin, who plays officer Alex Dempsey in Wayward on Netflix?
Wayward, which also features Hereditary’s Toni Collette, is making waves on Netflix – here’s what to know about its creator, Mae Martin.
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October 10, 2025
At 70, Qin Huilan defied stereotypes to walk the runway for Miu Miu in Paris
From surgeon to fashion influencer ... the journey of this modest native of Guangxi, China, is inspiring women around the world.
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October 10, 2025
Roger Vivier opened Maison Vivier, a temple to shoes, at Paris Fashion Week
Ambassador Inès de La Fressange and creative director Gherardo Felloni hosted a party on October 2 attended by Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Camp...
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October 10, 2025
Opinion | Six steps to navigate US-China tariff war and AI bubble
While uncertainty is a defining characteristic of our time, there are some fundamental trends that can show a way forward.
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October 10, 2025
Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France’s PM just days after he quit
The president’s move is a last-gasp attempt to stop the next government from collapsing and possibly triggering snap elections.
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October 10, 2025
‘A great sports story’: Glen Powell on new Disney+ series Chad Powers
Powell and co-creator Michael Waldron talk about fresh starts and disguise in this show about a shamed American football player’s redemption...
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October 10, 2025
Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing
Rescuers have been forced to keep their distance by secondary explosions at the military munitions facility.
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October 10, 2025
‘Substantial’ shutdown firings have begun, White House says
Trump is using mass lay-offs to put pressure on his Democrat opponents as the crisis looks set to go into a third week.
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October 10, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to Trump
The Venezuelan opposition leader thanked the US president for his support of her country’s pro-democracy movement.
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October 10, 2025
Kyiv plunged into darkness after Russian strikes on energy grid
Russia said its overnight strikes were in response to Ukraine’s attacks on Russian civilian facilities.
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October 10, 2025
Phoenix Suns shine in Macau as the NBA makes a star-studded return to China
Stars of stage, screen and sports among fans in a packed Venetian Arena treated to an evening of singing, dancing and sparkling basketball.
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October 10, 2025
NBA China Games return as Phoenix Suns surge back to beat Brooklyn Nets in Macau
Chinese international Zeng Fanbo makes Nets debut, but Suns recover to win the first NBA game in China in six years.
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October 10, 2025
Breaking | Trump threatens to cancel meeting with Xi amid rare earth trade clash
The Chinese government has not yet made any official announcement of a meeting, despite Trump announcing it recently.
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October 10, 2025
Hong Kong loan scammers using AI to alter identity card photos, police say
Police arrest 22 people on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and laundering more than HK$190 million.
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October 10, 2025
‘Tit-for-tat response’? Why China unleashed fresh sanction, export curb blitz
Beijing and Washington are ratcheting up sanctions and export controls to gain leverage ahead of crucial negotiations, analysts said.
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October 10, 2025
‘War is over’, but will fragile Gaza ceasefire hold amid deep divisions?
Variables such as Trump’s mercurial nature and Israeli and Palestinian politics may affect the durability of the ceasefire, analysts warn.
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October 10, 2025
Gold fever hits Hong Kong as investors hedge against inflation amid record rally
While many investors diversify their portfolio, others cash in on record high gold prices.
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October 10, 2025
‘Make China buy’: US soybean farmers, tired of trade war ‘blows’, push Trump to act
The US government has promised support for the industry – but farmers still fear missing out on huge Chinese market.
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October 10, 2025
Tesla’s Shanghai factory deliveries hit record as Model Y variant woos buyers
Compared to its 83,192 deliveries in August, the Tesla Shanghai plant posted a 9.2 per cent month-on-month increase.
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October 10, 2025
Man found dead in Hong Kong flat after worried relative calls police
Man, 63, pronounced dead after police find him lying unresponsive in flat at Ching Tin Estate in Tuen Mun.
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October 10, 2025
Trump, 79, to undergo ‘semi-annual physical’ before Middle East trip
The White House says the visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre is routine, despite an April check-up.
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October 10, 2025
China retaliates on port fees, Trump eyes soybean talks: SCMP daily highlights
From Eric Lombard accusing the US and China of killing free trade to the short-lived Qin dynasty, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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October 10, 2025
How Japan-China ties could change under Sanae Takaichi
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October 10, 2025