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Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in terahertz wireless communication, which could help with future fast, long-distance communication. Photo: Shutterstock

World first for Chinese scientists in terahertz wireless communication

A breakthrough in fast, long-distance data transmission is good news for future communication in space, researchers say.

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South African avocados head to China as demand for the superfood soars

South Africa’s first shipment of the fruit will soon reach Shanghai, but exports may face tariff hurdles and competition from South America.

4 Oct 2024 - 8:00PMvideocam

EU votes for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in blockbuster trade row

China, which had lobbied with Germany for the tariffs to be rejected, says it will do all it can to safeguard the interests of Chinese companies.

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Olympic star twins aim to broaden horizons while in Hong Kong, inspire youth

Wang sisters, who won gold medals in the duet and team events in artistic swimming in Paris, are studying at the Education University of Hong Kong.

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What time is it on the moon? China and the US are racing to decide

The space rivals are spearheading separate initiatives to create time standards that will be used to coordinate international lunar missions.

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Clocks on Earth and the moon tick at different speeds because of the different gravitational fields. Photo: Shutterstock

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‘We can breathe’: Thailand’s poorest hail US$14 billion cash handout scheme

Critics say the move to give Thailand’s poorest a US$300 cash subsidy papers over structural issues that are holding back the economy.

4 Oct 2024 - 6:31PMvideocam

Hong Kong authorities to inspect 7 sites, suspend work on CK Asset project

Contractor of Kwun Tong residential project installed fewer steel bars on one floor than indicated in approved plans, Buildings Department says.

4 Oct 2024 - 9:02PM

Hong Kong’s cocktail bar scene has exploded, says Simone Caporale of ‘World’s Best Bar’

Co-founder of Barcelona’s Sips, ranked No 1 in Europe and globally in 2023, guests as bartender at Asia’s 50 Best Bars event.

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Simone Caporale (left), co-founder of Barcelona-based cocktail bar Sips guests as bartender at Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ Signature Sessions alongside Mexico City-based Handshake Speakeasy and Hong Kong’s Coa.

Hong Kong education chief rejects lawmaker’s criticism of new humanities subject

Christine Choi dismisses lawmaker’s concerns about lack of ‘international perspectives’ in new humanities subject to be implemented next year.

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A flag-raising ceremony held in July at the National Education Support Centre in Sha Tin. Photo: Dickson Lee

Stars’ National Day messages for mainland China spark cross-strait controversy

Taiwanese film star Wu Kang-ren and singer Chiao Anpu’s congratulatory remarks seen to be at odds with previous criticisms of Beijing.

4 Oct 2024 - 7:00PMvideocam

No surgery needed: scientists develop dog neutering jab – and it’s reversible

The procedure, a simple injection, means canine patients don’t have to be sedated or go under the knife.

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China, Vietnam drag down Asean+3 economic growth forecast

Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office revised its growth expectations for China from 5.3 per cent to 5 per cent for this year.

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A worker operates an intelligent textile machine at a textile technology company in Wulian County of Rizhao City, east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Xinhua

China’s first batch of ‘little emperors’, ‘pleasure marriages’: 7 highlights

From China’s ‘little emperors’ becoming overwhelmed caretakers to Wall Street banks misreading China’s stock market, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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A general view shows an electric vehicle production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China. Photo: AFP

UN ‘horrified’ as at least 70 killed in Haiti gang attack

Gangs have taken over the capital, and the country’s security and health systems are collapsing.

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Elon Musk to join Trump in rally at site of first assassination attempt

It will be the first time that the billionaire businessman appears publicly at a campaign event for the former president since endorsing him.

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Singapore charges tycoon Ong Beng Seng over ex-minister Iswaran’s case

Ong faces one charge of abetting a public servant to obtain valuable gifts and another of obstructing justice.

4 Oct 2024 - 6:21PM

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng arrives at the State Courts in Singapore on Friday. Photo: Reuters

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New collecting craze goes viral in China. It involves mushrooms

Mushroom foraging is taking over Chinese social media, with young fungi fans posting their finds and competition for the rarest kinds fierce.

4 Oct 2024 - 1:42PM

A woman poses with her mushroom collection in a forest near Beijing. Mushroom foraging has become a new viral hobby in China. Photo: Xiaohongshu

Malaysia’s palm oil lobby welcomes ‘sensible’ reprieve from EU deforestation law

The delay gives producers more time to comply with the complex regulations, which were originally set to come into effect on December 30.

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Second Hong Kong firm eyeing takeover of Physical gym chain not linked to first

Consumer Council chief says medical beauty firm Perface’s announcement on taking over gym chain an ‘important message and step’.

4 Oct 2024 - 7:50PM

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Open questions | How China and the US went from ‘90% cooperation to 90% competition’

Political scientist Elizabeth Economy gives her view on the big issues in the relationship and why US policy on China has changed

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Open questions | Former US diplomat on upcoming election, ‘adversarial antagonism’ with China

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Open questions | Ethnic minorities expert on China’s treatment of Uygurs, and Han chauvinism

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Why do so many Chinese officials fall for fake promises of political charlatans?

Party insiders who should know better are being targeted by tricksters claiming connections and influence, despite crackdowns.

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Why have juvenile sex crimes surged and how can Hong Kong fix the problem?

Experts call for more effective sex education as more than half of 396 youngsters arrested last year were aged 10 to 15.

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How China’s ‘little emperors’ went from monarchs to overwhelmed caregivers

China’s one-child policy has created a zero-sibling generation – and caring for parents and children in a tough economy is taking its toll.

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China’s first industrial leases are expiring. Will their holders renew?

As China’s initial group of industrial leases lapses, questions abound over the ease of renewal and whether foreign investors will recommit.

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Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

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Exclusive | German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days

Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.

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Can China’s military jets find favour in arms markets dominated by US, Russia?

From Central Asia to Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Chinese-made warplanes offer an alternative to an increasing number of nations.

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In memory of Dennis Wong, award-winning Post infographics designer

Dennis Wong was a self-taught visual storyteller who reached the top of his field. Here is a collection of some of his best works during his time at the SCMP.

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