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June 12, 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...
South China Morning Post
June 12, 2025
Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law
Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.
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June 12, 2025
Art auctions see millennials, Gen-Z, snap up Asian art, blue-chip artists
Optimism remains despite 2024’s challenges – with auction houses embracing digital innovation, as Gen Z invest in modern artists such as Jea...
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June 12, 2025
NBA Finals: Tyrese Haliburton shows way as Pacers take 2-1 lead over Thunder
Star point guard comes close to scoring a triple-double, while his bench outscores their counterparts in a tight back-and-forth battle.
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June 12, 2025
Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win
29-year-old hails support from home city, quality of its music teaching and especially that of his piano teacher, looks forward to Asia tour...
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June 12, 2025
Why people love Hong Kong-style egg waffles and best places to eat them
Also known as gai daan zai and egg puffs, this popular street food occupies a special place in many Hongkongers’ hearts.
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June 12, 2025
Singapore jails South Korean flight attendant who filmed colleague in toilet
The cabin crew chief planted a mini camera in his subordinate’s toilet and concealed it with a face towel.
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June 12, 2025
China’s fitness grandma, maths genius gets millions of fans: 5 trending stories
From a grandmother inspiring with her fitness to a prodigy’s first social media account, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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June 12, 2025
After heated London talks, where do China-US trade relations stand?
Washington and Beijing have said the negotiations have led to consensus, though Chinese officials have shared fewer details.
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June 12, 2025
Chinese vessel grounding: concern in Philippines over new grey-zone tactic
Experts say China could be ‘testing’ the Philippines’ operational response amid mounting pressure over Manila’s recent defence partnerships.
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June 12, 2025
Q&A | Completedworks’ creative director Anna Jewsbury on what inspires her jewellery
The audience at the jeweller’s autumn/winter 2025 show were treated to a dark comedy by playwright Laura Waldron, starring LA Law’s Debi Maz...
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June 12, 2025
Hayes desperate to keep fading championship hopes alive at Sha Tin on Saturday
For David Hayes, the equation is simple if he is to keep his faint hopes of a late charge at the trainers’ championship alive....
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June 12, 2025
Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’
The Alibaba founder highlights ‘changes’ in the company’s development as it embarks on an ambitious AI strategy.
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June 12, 2025
Australia ‘confident’ Trump won’t sink Aukus deal after review
Defence Minister Richard Marles downplayed the move, while ex-leader Scott Morrison said Canberra should ‘make the case again’ for the treat...
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June 12, 2025
Horizon Robotics plans to raise US$595 million in Hong Kong share placement
The maker of artificial intelligence chips for self-driving cars went public in Hong Kong last year.
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June 12, 2025
Letters | To make a marina tourism splash, Hong Kong needs more than infrastructure
Readers discuss the city’s yacht berth plans, ferry service coverage, and halal certification system.
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June 12, 2025
10 great Beach Boys songs to celebrate Brian Wilson, who’s died aged 82
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys was the visionary behind some of the most iconic songs of the 60s. We look back at some of his hits.
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June 12, 2025
Developing | Chery’s stock to debut in third quarter in carmaker’s Hong Kong IPO
Chery is working with the Hong Kong units of CICC, Huatai Securities and GF Securities in an IPO that could raise about US$1.5 billion, Bloo...
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June 12, 2025
Is Trump’s Myanmar, Laos travel ban a blow to US-Southeast Asia ties?
Observers say closed channel over terrorist threat ‘illogical’ and a setback to long-standing relations with affected countries.
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June 12, 2025
Trump cheered and booed at Les Miserables debut in Washington
Amid US protests and accusations of ‘dictatorial’ behaviour, Trump’s presence at the revolutionary tale sparks a mix of adoration and outrag...
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June 12, 2025
Hong Kong stocks fall on US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty
US President Donald Trump says he will unveil unilateral tariff rates within two weeks.
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June 12, 2025
Japan weighs tightening rules on visa popular among Chinese nationals
Tokyo mulls raising investment threshold for business manager permits amid concerns it is an ‘easy route’ to permanent residency.
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June 12, 2025
Chinese astronomers recorded details of dying star’s explosion in 1408: study
Modern researchers think they have identified the stellar remnant and are appealing to observatories to take a closer look.
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June 12, 2025
Legal Tales | The case of Hong Kong vs Singapore: unlimited potential for collaboration
Competition between the two cities will always be played up but we should not forget that there is also a great deal to learn from each othe...
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June 12, 2025
Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools
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June 12, 2025
China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane, AG600, for mass production
The home-grown aircraft overcomes final regulatory hurdle as Beijing seeks to reduce dependence on foreign tech.
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June 12, 2025
With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub
Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin b...
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June 12, 2025
China women pay US$14 to relax with charming men who take them on luxury car rides
An observer notes that in an age of fragmented social lives, growing loneliness, many are willing to pay for brief emotional comfort.
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June 12, 2025
Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to stay in effect most of day
Wutip, Cantonese for ‘butterfly’, is expected to make landfall over Hainan Island on Friday, forecaster says.
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June 12, 2025
Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law a...
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June 12, 2025
Japan to boost surveillance around remote islands with mobile radar units
Deployments may be to islands already with radar capabilities, but experts say the plan is not a response to recent Chinese maritime presenc...
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June 12, 2025
Hong Kong trail runner’s app aims to prevent emergencies before they happen
ITRA board member Rainer Duespohl developed WayMe, which alerts hikers if they stray off beaten path.
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June 12, 2025
Mainland China scientists build electronic war game for Taiwan and nearby waters
Ultra-detailed simulation covers vast theatre with thousands of surface elements and runs on an ordinary laptop, they said.
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June 11, 2025
Trump says he’ll send out letters with unilateral tariff rates in 1 to 2 weeks
The US president said he was willing to extend the July 8 deadline for trade deal negotiations but did not think it would be necessary.
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June 11, 2025
On the Menu | Incredible vegetable desserts in Japan were some of the best I’ve tasted
From grilled aubergine ice cream to celery cheesecake, veggie-led desserts were a surprising hit during my recent trip to Hokkaido.
South China Morning Post
June 11, 2025
US venture capital firm to unload stakes in 40 Chinese tech start-ups
Chinese venture capitalists, government-backed funds expected to fill a funding gap left by retreating international investors, analyst says...
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June 11, 2025
US pulling some embassy staff from Middle East as Iran tensions rise
Tehran has threatened to attack US bases in the region if talks over its nuclear programme fall through.
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June 11, 2025
Editorial | Step in right direction as US and China ease trade war tensions
‘Framework’ agreement reached in London is only the start on a long road to normalising economic relations.
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June 11, 2025
15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie
Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer...
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June 11, 2025
Editorial | Hong Kong TV stations should boost English content
Expatriates, visitors and even Chinese citizens deserve better, considering that English is one of Hong Kong’s official languages.
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June 11, 2025
Judge says US must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration is seeking to deport the former graduate student over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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June 11, 2025
China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.
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June 11, 2025
Opinion | Why China remains world’s best chance for peace in Ukraine
With its diplomatic access and record of engagement with all parties, China could be the ingredient required to bring peace in our time.
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June 11, 2025
Young Turkish-German female chef puts fun into Hong Kong fine dining
Mina Güçlüer is bringing a youthful energy to restaurant Belon, blending French roots with Mediterranean flair.
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June 11, 2025
Trump admin launches review of Aukus submarine pact with Australia and UK
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June 11, 2025
A stroke at 31 left her not wanting to go out. How she got her life back
Kandi Schmitz was afraid of leaving the house or exercising after a stroke during a 5km run. Now she’s back training for a half marathon.
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June 11, 2025
Trump crackdown on international students affects far more schools than Harvard
Financial repercussions of blocking foreign students and tuition would be felt by hundreds of colleges and the state economies they support.
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June 11, 2025
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats, Los Angeles crackdown
A curfew in downtown LA saw police make 25 arrests by morning, while US Marines are expected to make their first appearance on the streets.
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June 11, 2025
Harvey Weinstein convicted of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The film mogul was acquitted of another charge, while jurors in New York remained unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
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June 11, 2025