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Value of cryptocurrency has risen by 26.5 per cent since president announced he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
Value of cryptocurrency has risen by 26.5 per cent since president announced he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Yang reveals ‘worst case scenario’ at business forum in Beijing but says dispute will not do any long-term damage.
Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Yang reveals ‘worst case scenario’ at business forum in Beijing but says dispute will not do any long-term damage.
China’s big tech companies are not huge exporters but could be affected by souring consumer sentiment going forward
China’s big tech companies are not huge exporters but could be affected by souring consumer sentiment going forward
US President Donald Trump said he will increase punitive tariffs on US$200 billion of imports from 10 per cent to 25 per cent on Friday in a tweet posted on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump said he will increase punitive tariffs on US$200 billion of imports from 10 per cent to 25 per cent on Friday in a tweet posted on Sunday.
Chinese president tells foreign leaders ‘we must all make sure the world we live in does not descend into the chaotic warring seven kingdoms’.
Chinese president tells foreign leaders ‘we must all make sure the world we live in does not descend into the chaotic warring seven kingdoms’.
Michael Wolf, a German photographer whose work is in permanent collections around the world, died suddenly at his home on Cheung Chau island. His most well-known work is the 2009 book Architecture Of Density, where he turned his lens on the city’s tall buildings.
Michael Wolf, a German photographer whose work is in permanent collections around the world, died suddenly at his home on Cheung Chau island. His most well-known work is the 2009 book Architecture Of Density, where he turned his lens on the city’s tall buildings.
Singapore has a lot to live up to next week to keep its ‘best in Asia’ tag
Singapore has a lot to live up to next week to keep its ‘best in Asia’ tag
Hong Kong commuters face an extended period of disruption after Monday’s accident, with operations director admitting that clearing the wreckage is taking longer than expected.
Hong Kong commuters face an extended period of disruption after Monday’s accident, with operations director admitting that clearing the wreckage is taking longer than expected.
The mood and messages in praise groups are positive and uplifting as opposed to the denigration and trolling that social media is often criticised for.
The mood and messages in praise groups are positive and uplifting as opposed to the denigration and trolling that social media is often criticised for.
Updated foreign investment law due to come into effect from January 2020 and stipulates equal treatment for overseas firms.
Updated foreign investment law due to come into effect from January 2020 and stipulates equal treatment for overseas firms.
Li Zhong Human Resources near Foxconn’s factory in Zhengzhou said it did not accept applications from workers from China’s Uygur and Tibetan minorities.
Li Zhong Human Resources near Foxconn’s factory in Zhengzhou said it did not accept applications from workers from China’s Uygur and Tibetan minorities.
Hu Haifeng to be promoted to Communist Party boss of Xian as his father’s successor faces challenges at home and abroad.
Hu Haifeng to be promoted to Communist Party boss of Xian as his father’s successor faces challenges at home and abroad.
Unpacking Beijing’s 2019 government work report, in which economic growth target for 2019 was set and significant cut in value-added tax rate for manufacturers was announced.
Unpacking Beijing’s 2019 government work report, in which economic growth target for 2019 was set and significant cut in value-added tax rate for manufacturers was announced.
Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan lays out spending plan with tax breaks for workers and businesses, as well as subsidies for students and the elderly.
Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan lays out spending plan with tax breaks for workers and businesses, as well as subsidies for students and the elderly.
There are 10 bold works of art, four in the Sweets line and six in the Fruits line
There are 10 bold works of art, four in the Sweets line and six in the Fruits line
No horse has claimed the Longines Hong Kong Vase and then gone on to secure victory in the Gold Cup since Indigenous in 1998-99
No horse has claimed the Longines Hong Kong Vase and then gone on to secure victory in the Gold Cup since Indigenous in 1998-99
Brothers Glorious Forever and Time Warp are set to compete against each other again in Sunday’s Group One race at Sha Tin
Brothers Glorious Forever and Time Warp are set to compete against each other again in Sunday’s Group One race at Sha Tin
Source familiar with discussions says the two sides are considering a meeting in the coastal city on February 27 and 28.
Source familiar with discussions says the two sides are considering a meeting in the coastal city on February 27 and 28.
High level meeting expected to take place on sidelines of annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
High level meeting expected to take place on sidelines of annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
The favourites include two Chinese imperial stories from the Qing dynasty. The Korean dramas include a 19th century tale and an augmented reality story.
The favourites include two Chinese imperial stories from the Qing dynasty. The Korean dramas include a 19th century tale and an augmented reality story.
- Our reporters look back at the sporting highlights and low points of the last 12 months
- Our reporters look back at the sporting highlights and low points of the last 12 months
2018 was an eventful year, with the continued ascendance of Chinese smartphone brands, wider deployment of AI technology, e-commerce moving offline, and the first roll out of China’s home grown electric cars.
2018 was an eventful year, with the continued ascendance of Chinese smartphone brands, wider deployment of AI technology, e-commerce moving offline, and the first roll out of China’s home grown electric cars.
Hong Kong’s biggest annual music festival is here and the Post will be bringing you all the action and excitement.
Hong Kong’s biggest annual music festival is here and the Post will be bringing you all the action and excitement.
US President Donald Trump will have to face Democrats armed with subpoena power, after they took control of the lower house of Congress in midterm elections Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump will have to face Democrats armed with subpoena power, after they took control of the lower house of Congress in midterm elections Tuesday.
With the South China Morning Post’s 115th anniversary hot on the heels of the express rail link and ‘mega bridge’ to Macau and Zhuhai opening, we celebrate six transport milestones that demonstrate how dynamic Hong Kong has never been a city to sit still.
With the South China Morning Post’s 115th anniversary hot on the heels of the express rail link and ‘mega bridge’ to Macau and Zhuhai opening, we celebrate six transport milestones that demonstrate how dynamic Hong Kong has never been a city to sit still.
But chief executive’s 40-minute speech does not go into detail on sensitive political issues such as calls for city’s independence or national security laws.
But chief executive’s 40-minute speech does not go into detail on sensitive political issues such as calls for city’s independence or national security laws.
The new jewellery collection comprises a ring and a pendant and uses red ceramic for the first time
The new jewellery collection comprises a ring and a pendant and uses red ceramic for the first time
Hong Kong ramps up preparations for incoming Mangkhut, now hurtling towards the Philippines’ most populous island.
Hong Kong ramps up preparations for incoming Mangkhut, now hurtling towards the Philippines’ most populous island.
Too early to predict if ‘strongest storm ever to threaten Hong Kong’ will be a direct hit, Observatory says, but authorities are taking no chances.
Too early to predict if ‘strongest storm ever to threaten Hong Kong’ will be a direct hit, Observatory says, but authorities are taking no chances.