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South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025
Unearthing potential: US eyes Philippine rare earths as China tightens grip
The Philippines may have been unwittingly supplying China with key ingredients for everything from smartphones to missiles, insiders say.
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July 30, 2025
Hong Kong set for economic breakthroughs, Paul Chan tells foreign investors
Finance chief says Hong Kong is trying ‘very hard’ to reach out to international community amid misperceptions.
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July 30, 2025
Hong Kong weighs solutions for 2 hurdles to harbourfront accessibility plan
Plans to improve access to East Kowloon harbourfront could be disrupted by gas facility in To Kwa Wan, Green Island Cement Pier in Hung Hom.
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July 30, 2025
Scandinavia outbattles stablemate Illinois to lift the Goodwood Cup for O’Brien
Three-year-old Scandinavia showed his older rivals how it is done with a game performance to lift the Group One Goodwood Cup (3,209m) on Tue...
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July 30, 2025
Starbucks China attracts over 20 suitors amid 8% quarterly revenue jump
Coffee chain is working to identify a strategic partner with a like-minded vision and values to capture opportunities in China, CEO says.
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July 30, 2025
Afghan women take the lead, one tour at a time
Tourism is a fledgling industry in Afghanistan, with annual visitors in the low thousands, but guided package tours are increasing.
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July 30, 2025
Shanghai, east China brace for severe tropical storm after dodging tsunami
Authorities issue emergency warning as extreme conditions head for China’s east coast as tsunami yellow alert cancelled.
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July 30, 2025
Japan urges 2 million to evacuate after powerful Pacific quake
‘If you wait until you see the tsunami, it will be too late,’ officials warned as waves as high as three metres were initially forecast.
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July 30, 2025
Superlek lured back into ring in to fight Japanese kickboxer in Tokyo
Muay Thai legend told the Post he was unlikely to fight again in 2025 but performed a U-turn after being called out on social media.
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July 30, 2025
Favourite Hong Kong restaurants of an Albanian catering business owner
Feste Group owner Abby Cadman shares where she loves to eat in Hong Kong for Chinese, Indian, Italian, sandwiches and more.
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July 30, 2025
Nvidia supplier Victory Giant unveils plans for Hong Kong share offering
Chinese printed circuit board maker plans to sell up to 10 per cent of its existing share capital.
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July 30, 2025
China’s mega dam breakthrough, largest laser crystal: 7 science highlights
From China’s groundbreaking laser crystal to a study’s latest cancer findings, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting...
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July 30, 2025
Breaking | China’s Politburo calls for ‘stepped up’ economic policy support
The decision-making body said country must ‘exert strength’ to maintain growth and avoid risks after meeting.
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July 30, 2025
Breaking | China to convene gathering in October to discuss next 5-year plan
The much-anticipated fourth plenum could also offer clues about new faces on party’s Central Committee.
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July 30, 2025
Is Malaysia’s EV boom a cybersecurity risk?
A new report says the industry’s shift towards software-dependent vehicles is creating new vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit.
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July 30, 2025
Small impact to Hong Kong expected from tsunami caused by earthquake near Russia
Observatory says tsunami could reach city on Thursday afternoon, but tides will only exceed usual levels by around 10 centimetres or less.
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July 30, 2025
Hong Kong football fan, 19, convicted of insulting national anthem
Chinese University of Hong Kong student to be sentenced on August 13 for turning back to pitch during ceremony at World Cup qualifier.
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July 30, 2025
Chinese woman dates 20 men, asks for iPhones, sells them to help fund flat purchase
Cross-dressing sex scam makes 10 million people online revisit story of woman who dated 20 men simultaneously in flat-buying racket.
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July 30, 2025
Life-changing AI and robotics: Hong Kong’s innovators advancing smart tech for a better future
Find out how the city’s tech enterprises developed trailblazing ideas that are not only transforming industries worldwide, but our everyday...
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July 30, 2025
Tsunami alerts issued for Japan and US after 8.8 quake off Russia
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July 30, 2025
Explainer | What is this brain injury that the New York shooter said he had?
‘Study my brain,’ the shooter said in a note found in his wallet that claimed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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July 30, 2025
Yu into 200m butterfly final after official says she should not be competing
German official questions why rules changed to allow 12-year-old to swim at World Aquatics Championships, says children not mentally ready.
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July 30, 2025
AI chip start-up Groq nears US$600 million funding deal
The new funding round brings the start-up’s total cash haul to more than US$2 billion and doubles its valuation.
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July 30, 2025
Marcos has promised gifts galore. Can the Philippines afford them?
Experts contend the vast cost of delivering on Marcos’ State of the Nation Address pledges would risk ‘bankrupting’ the government.
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July 30, 2025
ONE Championship signs up world’s top women’s jiu-jitsu prospect
Helena Crevar signed a non-exclusive contract with promotion, so can compete in other events around the world.
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July 30, 2025
Woman, 35, to deny making false statement to secure Hong Kong study permit
Court schedules Xie Qing’s trial for December after lawyer says she intends to plead not guilty to the charges.
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July 30, 2025
HSBC plans US$3 billion stock buy-back after 29% drop in second-quarter profit
Slimmer interest margins and losses related to its diluted stake in Bank of Communications contribute to weaker second-quarter results.
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July 30, 2025
Why is Shenzhen adjusting China’s first pilot personal bankruptcy scheme?
‘Debt evasion’ fears prompt stricter supervision, even though no individual debts have been discharged since launch four years ago.
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July 30, 2025
Ancient ‘lamp shells’ practised social distancing, fossil find in China reveals
Extinct clam-like species used fine bristly feelers to ensure space between themselves and aid filter feeding across seabed, study suggests.
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July 30, 2025
Quan Hongchan skipped World Aquatics Championships. Where is China’s diving ace?
Does growth spurt and ankle injury mean we are now in the twilight of Olympian’s glittering career?
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July 30, 2025
Singapore’s Seatrium agrees to US$110 million penalty in Brazil corruption case
The state-owned company will also be required to review and improve its ethics and compliance programme.
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July 30, 2025
Microsoft nears OpenAI agreement for ongoing tech access
While the tone of the talks has been positive, some of the people cautioned that the deal is not finalised and could hit new roadblocks.
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July 30, 2025
China, US extend tariff pause deadline
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July 30, 2025
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for August 1-3
Treat yourself to Taiwanese beef noodles, indulge in a Cantonese brunch, and enjoy limited edition Basque burnt cheesecakes.
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July 30, 2025
2 more Chinese football officials jailed and fined in corruption crackdown
Ex-head of Chinese Super League Liu Jun, former CFA disciplinary committee chief Wang Xiaoping both sentenced to more than decade behind bar...
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July 30, 2025
Thai-Cambodian ceasefire under threat as Bangkok claims fresh attacks
Thailand claimed its troops were attacked by Cambodian ‘small arms fire and grenade assaults’ at a border province overnight.
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July 30, 2025
Letters | Teochew diaspora has a role to play amid Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Readers discuss the shared heritage of Teochew communities in Southeast Asia, Arabic proficiency in Hong Kong, and cognitive exams for older...
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July 30, 2025
Apple loses fourth AI researcher in a month to Meta’s superintelligence team
In response to the job offers from Meta and others, Apple has been marginally increasing the pay of staffers in its foundation models group.
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July 30, 2025
Hong Kong police arrest 82 people, seize HK$9 million in anti-triad operation
Suspects include alleged masterminds and core members of criminal syndicates, police say.
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July 30, 2025
No drugs, no diets: how an influencer in China lost 60kg in 5 years
‘Eat better, be more conscious and move more,’ says Shanghai-based German influencer Thomas Derksen, who weighed around 140kg five years ago...
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July 30, 2025
Too white? Sydney Sweeney’s ‘blue genes’ campaign ignites social media storm
While some have criticised the campaign for its racial undertones, others have applauded it as a sign that ‘woke is broke’.
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July 30, 2025
The Takedown | ONE Championship: Takeru must earn chance at revenge against Rodtang
Japanese star was badly beaten in their last meeting, so needs to pick next opponent carefully.
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July 30, 2025
Hong Kong stocks trade lower on disappointment over China-US trade negotiations
World’s two largest economies stop short of finalising a deal that would extend a 90-day tariff pause.
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July 30, 2025
China says Japan’s space defence guidelines ‘threaten security and stability’
Tokyo’s new strategy cites Chinese and Russian development of military capabilities in space as a reason for boosting defence.
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July 30, 2025
Michelin stars align for Four Seasons Hong Kong’s 20th anniversary feast
The 3-day celebration starting September 18 will see 15 top chefs from around the world presenting a once-in-a-lifetime set of tasting menus...
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July 30, 2025
Why Indonesians behaving badly in Japan fuels official concerns
Indonesian officials are fighting back against speculation of a looming ban after a series of viral incidents involving their citizens.
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July 30, 2025
Retirement dreams: Hong Kong boomers eye Greater Bay Area for affordable living
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July 30, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur make low-key Hong Kong Football Festival entrance
Premier League champions train at Kai Tak Stadium, ahead of Thursday North London derby date with Arsenal.
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July 30, 2025
Opinion | People’s Republic of China ‘never ruled Taiwan’? Put that fallacy to rest
While Taiwan’s authorities exercise de facto control, this does not grant the island independence nor change the fact it is part of China.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025