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Shenzhou-20 astronauts (from left) Wang Jie, Chen Zhongrui and Chen Dong pictured before their journey to the Tiangong space station in April. Photo: EPA-EFE

Stranded Chinese astronauts return home from space station mission

Astronauts returning from Tiangong space station aboard new crew’s spacecraft after suspected debris struck their vessel and delayed launch.

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China prepares to bring home astronauts stranded on space station

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Diplomacy

Xi welcomes Thai king to China with pledge of progress for family-strength ties

Thailand’s monarch likens the two countries’ relationship as ‘between brothers’ at the start of historic five-day state visit.

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Science

Chinese 3D-printed turbojet engine offers ‘new power option’ for military drones

Engineers say they have successfully tested the engine on a missile-shaped target drone, showing that it can operate at high altitudes.

Hong Kong Economy

Developing | Hong Kong raises GDP growth forecast to 3.2% amid ‘robust’ economic performance

Finance chief Paul Chan previously forecast in February that city’s economy would continue to grow moderately by 2 to 3 per cent for the year.

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China’s first drone-carrying Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, on its maiden sea trial on Friday. Photo: Xinhua

China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship begins sea trials

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National Games, day 5: Coleman Wong makes winning start, and Haughey’s in control

Coleman Wong has eased into the second round of the men’s tennis, while Siobhan Haughey put in another dominating display in the pool.

Coleman Wong had plenty of support for his first match at a National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
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China Economy

China’s Yangtze River Delta aids private sector, reins in ‘profit-driven’ fines

Move by Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui aims to offer relief from arbitrary cross-regional inspections.

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Politics

India-Pakistan conflict risks surge amid terror attacks, Afghan proxy war claims

With bombs tearing through capitals and leaders trading accusations, South Asia’s nuclear-armed neighbours are again approaching the brink.

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Travel & Leisure

The spirit of Shanghai gets distilled into a pair of cocktails

Tony Chen of The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, and Bob Xu of W Shanghai – The Bund create drinks inspired by their experiences in the city.

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Tony Chen of The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, and Bob Xu of W Shanghai – The Bund create drinks inspired by their experiences in the city.

Europe

Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine kills 4 in Kyiv, injures dozens

At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the attack, Ukraine’s president says.

An investigator looks through the window of a Kyiv residential building after an overnight Russian drone and missile strike. Photo: Reuters

Tech War

SMIC shrugs off US curbs with record revenue outlook on tight chip supply

China’s biggest chipmaker is on track for revenue above US$9 billion, as tight foundry capacity keeps its fabs running at full pelt.

People

Meet the Muslim trans woman whose 50-year-old secret reshapes Malaysian history

From being one of the first to undergo gender-affirming surgery to a kadi-blessed marriage, Sari Kartina’s life has been a journey of faith.

Politics

Debate welcome at Hong Kong Legco election forums, but no smearing: Eric Chan

City’s No 2 official says government-run forums, other efforts aim to elect high-quality candidates without ‘mudslinging and back-stabbing’.

A Legco election forum held for candidates of the New Territories Kowloon West geographical constituency. Photo: Nora Tam

Economic Indicators

China’s growth softens in October as property drags investment further down

Official data points to uneven recovery last month, but analysts do not expect major stimulus as annual growth target within reach.

Customers shop at a store in Beijing on October 19. Photo: Reuters

Business

Evergrande liquidators set month-end deadline for bids on property services unit

Liquidators caution that the sale of Evergrande Property Services is at a preliminary stage and many of the details have yet to be finalised.

People

South Korean man admits killing girlfriend over insults, storing body in fridge

The defendant also impersonated the victim via text messages and took out a bank loan of US$60,500 under her name.

Science

How Chinese scientists turned a giant kite into a flying power plant

Kite resembling a parachute deployed successfully and can capture energy at altitudes over 300 metres.

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During the tests, the 5,000 square-metre kite and two connected 1,200 square-metre kites were lifted into the air by helium balloon. Photo: CCTV

Arts

The Monkey King of Chinese mythology leaps to life in new opera in the US

The mischievous Monkey King has been brought to life on stage in a ‘magical kung fu opera’ in the US, through song, dance, puppetry and more.

Tenor Kang Wang (centre) rehearses for The Monkey King, which tells the story of the legendary Monkey King’s journey through opera, on November 6, 2025, in San Francisco. Photo: San Francisco Opera via AP

World

China’s rare earths breakthrough, Fujian carrier’s naval genius: 7 highlights

From a viral incident at the recent Asean summit to a Chinese guest flooding a hotel room, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Business

China’s housing slide deepens as October prices fall at fastest pace in a year

New home prices drop 0.5 per cent across 70 cities despite easing measures amid slowing economy and job worries.

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Can the EU walk a strategic autonomy tightrope in the China-US tug of war?

China’s efforts to persuade EU to treat ties ‘as a strategic partnership are reaching their limits’, says former diplomat Cui Hongjian.

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Open Questions | Silkpunk creator Ken Liu takes on AI, modernity and what it means to be American

The sci-fi sensation compares the new technology to the early days of the camera and predicts a long period of transition for the new medium.

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Politics

Open Questions | Michael Sandel on Donald Trump’s rise, meritocracy and the US-China rivalry

Acclaimed Harvard professor also examines the crisis in American higher education during a time of rising populism.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | ‘We live in anarchy’: John J. Mearsheimer on the limits of containing US, China

International relations expert discusses looming flashpoints in the US-China rivalry and the ‘colossal mistake’ if Ukraine joined Nato.

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Global Economy

Open Questions | Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

Economist, business executive advocates looking beyond geopolitics, avoiding policy pitfalls and building a culture that celebrates success.

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China’s DeepSeek makes rare comment, calls for AI ‘whistle-blower’ on job losses

Remarks by CEO Liang Wenfeng’s delegate highlight potential dangers of race to build superintelligent systems.

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Founders and top executives of companies collectively known as China’s “six little dragons” of AI attend the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen. Photo: Reuters

Tech War

SMIC shrugs off US curbs with record revenue outlook on tight chip supply

China’s biggest chipmaker is on track for revenue above US$9 billion, as tight foundry capacity keeps its fabs running at full pelt.

Big Tech

Rokid’s AI eyewear joins the quest to be the biggest thing since the smartphone

Start-up Rokid is teaming up with eyewear brand Bolon on lightweight AI glasses as competition heats up to deliver the next ‘iPhone moment’.

Big Tech

Alibaba’s wholesale platform empowers merchants with AI tool to source products

Alibaba.com, which serves more than 200,000 merchants worldwide, will make its new AI Mode search tool available next month.

Alibaba.com’s AI Mode provides tailored results and recommendations generated via natural language queries. Photo: Shutterstock

Military

How Xi’s ongoing battle against PLA corruption shapes China’s military future

The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.

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Diplomacy

‘Not enthusiastic’: why China finds Trump’s ‘G2’ talk too costly in geopolitics

While the term treats China and the US as equals, Beijing is probably ‘not enthusiastic’ about its ‘hegemonic’ undertones, analysts say.

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Society

Good deal for all? Can Hong Kong urban renewal body’s payout review fix scheme?

Cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing compensation scheme for flat owners forced out by redevelopment. But is a wider rethink needed?

China Economy

From reusable rockets to deep-sea dives: how China closes tech gap on the West

China sees outer space and the polar regions as ‘strategic new frontiers’ vital to its future security – and is investing accordingly.

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