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Malaysia says pilots’ homes searched and flight simulator examined

Malaysia said on Sunday that police had searched the homes of a missing airliner’s two pilots and were examining the captain’s home flight simulator, but warned against “jumping to conclusions”.

Sunday, 16 March, 2014, 7:02pm 1 comment More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

'My friend is not a terrorist': member of Malaysian opposition party defends captain of missing flight MH370

A well-connected friend of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah has leapt to his defence as speculation mounts over who was responsible for the disappearance of the Boeing 777.

16 Mar 2014 - 4:16am 3 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

'Deliberate act' took missing plane off course, says Malaysia PM Najib Razak

Investigators now believe that someone on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 deliberately shut off its communications and tracking systems, turned the plane around and flew for nearly seven hours after it vanished, Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said.

16 Mar 2014 - 10:23am 4 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

President Xi Jinping heading party's military reform panel

President Xi Jinping is heading a new steering group that will tackle reform of the military, a task one analyst said required more courage and determination than other areas targeted by the leadership for change.

16 Mar 2014 - 11:05am More on Xi Jinping

China doubles yuan trading range against the US dollar to 2 per cent

China's central bank has decided to double the daily trading band for the yuan against the US dollar, marking a step forward in giving the currency more flexibility.

16 Mar 2014 - 5:01am 4 comments More on Renminbi

Tsai Ing-wen to seek chair of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party again

The former leader of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party announced she would seek the party chairmanship again in May, paving the way for a possible run for president in 2016.

16 Mar 2014 - 5:00am

The 3 pieces of evidence that point to possibility that Malaysia Airlines plane was taken over

New revelations about a missing Malaysia Airlines plane have left anguished relatives contemplating the prospect that those on board endured a terrifying, high-altitude hijack ordeal that may have lasted nearly eight hours.

16 Mar 2014 - 7:44pm More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

Indian Ocean poses daunting challenge in search for missing Malaysia plane

The southern Indian Ocean, where investigators suspect missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 may have come down, is one place where a commercial airliner can crash without a ship spotting it, a radar plotting it or even a satellite picking it up.

16 Mar 2014 - 12:31pm More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

Drought and disease afflict desert region of Pakistan

16 Mar 2014 - 5:13am

Three years after revolt to topple him began, Assad retains grip on power

16 Mar 2014 - 5:54am 2 comments

Russia isolated as China abstains in UN Security Council vote on Crimea

16 Mar 2014 - 5:54am 5 comments

False reports of knife attacks spark panic in Guangzhou and Chengdu

16 Mar 2014 - 5:00am 1 comment

Thailand fines suspected Uygur asylum seekers

16 Mar 2014 - 6:34am

Analysts predict North Korea could launch fourth rocket test in show of nuclear strength

16 Mar 2014 - 5:13am

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Editor's Pick

China must work with other nations to rein in North Korea

China's patience with North Korea has been gradually wearing thin. Six-party talks organised by Beijing in 2003 to bring the North to heel over its nuclear weapons programme have achieved little and been stalled since 2012.

15 Mar 2014 - 6:34am 1 comment

Today's Poll

Should China take a leading role in the expanded land search for MH370?
  • Yes: 43%
  • No: 57%
16 Mar 2014
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Total number of votes recorded: 224

Opinion

Jake Van Der Kamp Jake Van Der Kamp

Long-suffering stock market investors Shanghaied

16 Mar 2014 - 6:24am 4 comments
Ivan Zhai Ivan Zhai

Open look at city budgets more than just window-dressing in graft fight

15 Mar 2014 - 5:55am
Niall Fraser Niall Fraser

Flight 370 families deserve the truth, just as Lockerbie families do

15 Mar 2014 - 6:43am
Shirley Yam Shirley Yam

Trust product sounds great, so long as you don't ask questions

15 Mar 2014 - 1:50am 1 comment

Insight

Removing chains on deposit rates will free capital for more efficient use

SCMP Editorial

The sweeping structural economic change foreshadowed by Premier Li Keqiang in his work report to the National People's Congress calls for efficient allocation of resources, particularly credit. Key to that is interest-rate reform, a goal set by the government under the 12th five-year plan for 2011-2015. It is good, therefore, that People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan envisages a time frame for the last, vital step - the liberalisation of deposit rates. Speaking on the sidelines of the NPC meeting, Zhou said this was likely to be achieved over the next one or two years.

16 Mar 2014 - 3:33am 3 comments

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Focus

European art museums flock to Asia to exhibit - and attract donations

Vivienne Chow

Last summer the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam brought a small collection of the late Dutch painter's replicas to Hong Kong. It was a glimpse of a bold plan: an exhibition of the artist's post-Impressionist masterpieces to go on tour around China.

16 Mar 2014 - 4:46am 1 comment

Harry's View

16 Mar 2014

Hong Kong

CRIME

Man, 27, arrested after woman, 53, found dead after Yuen Long housing unit set on fire

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A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a suspected case of murder and arson in a temporary housing area in Yuen Long in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A woman, 53, believed to be the man’s mother, had been found dead.

16 Mar 2014 - 7:09pm
ENERGY

Hong Kong to consider increasing electricity imports in energy mix consultation

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Hong Kong has to widen cross border power imports to help attain its emission reduction goals, but substantial expansion of nuclear energy intake might be out of question in the short term, according to a source close to the government.

16 Mar 2014 - 6:35pm
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS

Alibaba confirms it has chosen US over Hong Kong for IPO

16 Mar 2014

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China

US 'deeply disturbed' by Chinese dissident’s death

The United States is “deeply disturbed” by reports of the death of prominent Chinese human rights activist Cao Shunli, detained in September for staging sit-ins at the country’s foreign ministry, the State Department said on Saturday.

16 Mar 2014 - 12:52pm
SECURITY

False reports of knife attacks spark panic in Guangzhou and Chengdu

A false report of knife hackings had crowds running in Guangzhou, a day after a knife fight between food vendors in another city left six dead. People dashed for safety when a suspected pickpocket in Guangzhou - who was being questioned by police - falsely shouted about hackings, Guangzhou police said.

16 Mar 2014 - 5:00am 1 comment
MILITARY

President Xi Jinping heading party's military reform panel

16 Mar 2014

More China news

Asia

The 3 pieces of evidence that point to possibility that Malaysia Airlines plane was taken over

New revelations about a missing Malaysia Airlines plane have left anguished relatives contemplating the prospect that those on board endured a terrifying, high-altitude hijack ordeal that may have lasted nearly eight hours.

16 Mar 2014 - 7:44pm More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

Malaysia says pilots’ homes searched and flight simulator examined

Malaysia said on Sunday that police had searched the homes of a missing airliner’s two pilots and were examining the captain’s home flight simulator, but warned against “jumping to conclusions”.

16 Mar 2014 - 7:02pm 1 comment More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

Indian Ocean poses daunting challenge in search for missing Malaysia plane

16 Mar 2014

More Asia news

World

Tense Crimea chooses whether to leave Ukraine for Russia

Crimeans decided on Sunday whether to break away from Ukraine and join Russia in a referendum that has alarmed the ex-Soviet republic and triggered the worst crisis in East-West relations since the Cold War.

16 Mar 2014 - 3:56pm
SYRIA

Three years after revolt to topple him began, Assad retains grip on power

Three years into the revolt against his rule, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in a stronger position than ever before to quell the rebellion against his rule by Syrians who rose up to challenge his hold on power, first with peaceful protests and later with arms.

16 Mar 2014 - 5:54am 2 comments
UKRAINE

Russia isolated as China abstains in UN Security Council vote on Crimea

16 Mar 2014 5 comments

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China Insider

vandalism

Rubbish, cigarettes and sanitary pads: Two Hong Kong visitors to Taiwan 'vandalise local flat'

15 Mar 2014
VIRAL VIDEOS

From the makers of 'Friday' and 'I Love Chinese Food' comes 'Get In My Car'

14 Mar 2014
Electric vehicles

Ready to get your Tesla on the road in Beijing? Think again

13 Mar 2014
E-COMMERCE

Infographic: Asia's HK$4 trillion e-commerce market

13 Mar 2014
ENTERTAINMENT

House of Cards embodies the corruption in American politics, says Chinese ambassador

14 Mar 2014 7 comments

Russia's war of words with US over Crimea spills onto Chinese social media

11 Mar 2014
CRIME

US language tutor jailed for 30 years for sexually exploiting children in China

10 Mar 2014 5 comments
EMIGRATION

China becomes top source of fresh immigrants moving to New Zealand

8 Mar 2014 2 comments
KUNMING ATTACK

Beijing police threaten action against microbloggers over Kunming attack comments

8 Mar 2014 2 comments
TENCENT

WeChat’s latest viral hit in China: health insurance

6 Mar 2014 2 comments
TIBET

Founder of Tibet’s Communist Party makes a final plea for Dalai Lama’s return

7 Mar 2014 3 comments
hoax

China’s Sohu falls for ‘Back to the Future’ hover board video hoax

6 Mar 2014
Hospitals

Nurse paralysed as shocking hospital attack by Nanjing official is caught on camera

6 Mar 2014
DISCRIMINATION

Police apologise for evicting innocent Uygur man after Kunming terror attack

10 Mar 2014 1 comment

Business

CURRENCY

China doubles yuan trading range against the US dollar to 2 per cent

China's central bank has decided to double the daily trading band for the yuan against the US dollar, marking a step forward in giving the currency more flexibility.

16 Mar 2014 - 5:01am 4 comments More on Renminbi
FINANCE

US regulator sues 15 banks, including HSBC, for rigging Libor benchmark

The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has sued HSBC, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and 12 other big global banks for manipulating the Libor benchmark interest rate.

16 Mar 2014 - 5:54am More on Libor

Markets

Doug Young Doug Young

Tencent M&A in overdrive with reported handset bid

13 Mar 2014 - 10:30am

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Property

PRIVATISATIONS

New World taps market for HK$18.6b to buy out China unit

New World Development, the city's fifth-largest developer by market value, yesterday announced it would make an HK$18.6 billion rights issue to take its mainland property arm New World China Land private.

15 Mar 2014 - 12:53am More on New World China Land

Tiny store in Causeway Bay shopping district sells for record price

A tiny Causeway Bay shop has become the most expensive commercial property after it was sold for a record HK$1.38 million per square foot.

The 130-square-foot shop on 77-83 Matheson Street changed hands at HK$180 million, with no information yet on the identity of the buyer.

14 Mar 2014 - 1:07am

Swire Properties to spend HK$10b on Taikoo Place redevelopment

14 Mar 2014

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Lifestyle

Arts & Culture

US director gives hotel caper his five-star treatment

Wes Anderson's meticulously designed films heighten and twist reality, creating worlds that look like ours, but different.

16 Mar 2014 - 9:43am More on LIFE

Impressive Impressionist works on view in Shanghai K11 mall

16 Mar 2014

Beijing museum director sketches future of Chinese contemporary art

16 Mar 2014
Food & Wine

The Seasons aims to train staff for the coming restaurant boom in Macau

It's taken more than 18 months to get up and running but Jean Alberti is pleased to say The Seasons, the training restaurant he set up, is finally open to the public.

14 Mar 2014 - 10:23am More on LIFE

Last orders for the great British pub as gastropubs and restaurants move in

14 Mar 2014

The humble bao has been given a make over

12 Mar 2014
Technology

Cambridge University study centre focuses on risks that could annihilate mankind

Consider these two scenarios - supercomputers take over the world, destroying their human creators; or else a man-made virus is released, wiping out life on earth. They may sound like the plots of Hollywood sci-fi films, but "existential risks" are real and deserve serious study, say the founders of a new centre at Cambridge University.

16 Mar 2014 - 3:23am 2 comments

China faces monumental challenges in tackling environmental degradation

16 Mar 2014

US hands management of internet to 'global multi-stakeholder community'

16 Mar 2014
Fashion

Designer Matthew Williamson talks about a recurring motif in his work

14 Mar 2014

Trend spotter: sports luxe and urban dandy in the fashion spotlight

12 Mar 2014
Books

New book lays out collusion between pope and Mussolini

16 Mar 2014

Books: Q&A with Daniel Tudor, author of A Geek in Korea

16 Mar 2014
Health

Carob enjoys a resurgence in popularity as a 'superfood'

11 Mar 2014

Fit & Fab: Fiona Foxon

11 Mar 2014
Beauty

Kate Somerville is here to save our skin

14 Mar 2014

Beauty fix: Elemis facial treatment provides some lift at 10/10 Space

12 Mar 2014
Family & Education

Taobao's rise in Hong Kong may pave way for global expansion

16 Mar 2014

Singaporean author on a crusade against Asian education system

11 Mar 2014
Interiors & Living

Style with David Roden, March 12, 2014

12 Mar 2014

Shanghai fair attracts do-it-yourself interior designers

12 Mar 2014

Magazines

Sport

Moore quinella as Designs on Rome edges out Able Friend in Hong Kong Derby

The BMW Hong Kong Derby had been billed as a match race for weeks - and it didn't disappoint, even if an upset looked a distinct possibility with 200m to go.

16 Mar 2014 - 7:58pm
MOTOR RACING

Nico Rosberg steers Mercedes to crushing win as underdogs shine in opening F1 race

Nico Rosberg drew first blood for Mercedes in the new Formula One season with a dominant Australian Grand Prix victory on Sunday after pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton and world champion Sebastian Vettel retired with reliability problems.

16 Mar 2014 - 7:34pm

I've got a Beauty for the Derby, says Cruz

16 Mar 2014

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Magazines

From brewing your own beer to learning leather work: why DIY rocks

There’s a deep satisfaction in doing it yourself. Perhaps it’s the pride that comes with crafting something unique, or the take-it-slow philosophy behind it. Vanessa Yung gets hands on.

12 Mar 2014 - 10:42pm
SEE/HEAR

Photographer William Furniss likes taking pictures in the rain

Photographer William Furniss loves the city when it rains, so much so that he's made it the subject of his latest exhibition. Kylie Knott takes her umbrella.

12 Mar 2014 - 10:42pm
SEE/HEAR

String theorist: an audience with jazz guitar great John McLaughlin

12 Mar 2014

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Blogs

The Beauty Blog TAMA LUNG

Kate Somerville is here to save our skin

TAMA LUNG 14 Mar 2014 - 6:11pm
Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

How do you solve a problem like Moreira?

Michael Cox 13 Mar 2014 - 9:16pm
Corporate China Doug Young

Tencent M&A in overdrive with reported handset bid

Doug Young 13 Mar 2014 - 10:30am
Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

Master Size with an appropriate winner to bring up a milestone

Michael Cox 12 Mar 2014 - 9:51am
The Hongcouver Ian Young

Potent symbols of the new Vancouver, served up on a Rolls-Royce’s ‘CHINA’ plate

Ian Young 12 Mar 2014 - 5:14pm 12 comments
The Beauty Blog TAMA LUNG

Review: Vinoperfect Radiance Facial at Caudalie Spa

TAMA LUNG 12 Mar 2014 - 9:14am
Corporate China Doug Young

Weibo: Baidu, Xiaomi, TCL leaders strut at NPC

Doug Young 10 Mar 2014 - 2:17pm

In Pictures

Pray for the missing Malaysia flight MH370

The search continues for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on Saturday, March 8, 2014.

11 Mar 2014

Six Nations Championship, March 15

A selection of the best images from the final round of the 2014 Six Nations Championship.

16 Mar 2014

Today in Photos, March 15

Paper pandas are seen in the Taipei Metro during the Pandas World Tour in Taipei, a truck dumps counterfeit and shoddy goods at a landfill site in Nanning, and more ...

15 Mar 2014

Today in Photos, March 14

An anti-government protester sets fire to a barricade as he confronts a police water cannon during clashes in Caracas, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama greets Kermit the Frog, and more ...

14 Mar 2014

Today in Photos, March 13

A firefighter battles flames at a construction site in the Mission Bay neighbourhood of San Francisco, an art enthusiast checks out local visual artist Jessie Leung Ka-yi’s work Panniculus, and mor

13 Mar 2014
News

The search continues for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished en route f

14 Mar 2014
Sport

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16 Mar 2014
Photos

Paper pandas are seen in the Taipei Metro during the Pandas World Tour in Taipei,

15 Mar 2014
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An anti-government protester sets fire to a barricade as he confronts a police wat

14 Mar 2014
Photos

A firefighter battles flames at a construction site in the Mission Bay neighbourho

13 Mar 2014

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