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The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was one of two deployed to the western Pacific for coordinated exercises, which military observers say will help the PLA develop open-ocean skills and tactics. Photo: Thepaper

What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

PLA is coordinating carriers in the blue-water arena, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, analysts say.

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Japan warns of collision risks after Chinese fighter jet manoeuvres

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China Economy

How China is driving a surge in shipping along Arctic sea routes

The route’s Russian operator is building more nuclear-powered icebreakers, as it anticipates a significant rise in voyages by Chinese companies.

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Politics

Israel’s attacks risk pushing Iran towards nuclear weapon development

The attacks against Iran’s nuclear facilities and the killings of its top military leaders have put Tehran in a strategic bind, analysts say.

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2 owners of luxury homes in Hong Kong fined HK$110,000 over illegal structures

Government says unauthorised structures can pose safety hazards but court hands down fines for violations at Redhill Peninsula that are far below the maximum.

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A Long March-3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China in January. Photo: Xinhua

China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby

People

Air India crash witnesses recount horrific scenes of corpses and dead dogs

One witness said the smoke from the burning plane was so huge that it ‘blocked out the sun’.

Kalpeshbhai Patni, whose 14-year-old brother was killed when an Air India plane crashed into a neighbourhood, wails outside a hospital in Ahmedabad. Photo: AP
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Science

China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time

New process could potentially slash China’s dependence on imports of strategic metal used in tech, military and aerospace industries.

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Diplomacy

China warns of fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iran, eyes role in easing crisis

Beijing voices ‘grave concern’ over Israel’s attacks, while analysts say future of conflict depends on how the US and China intervene.

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Travel & Leisure

If Hong Kong was a dish, what would it be? Top chefs plate up their answers

Luke Armstrong of L’Envol at The St Regis Hong Kong and Alicia Castillo of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, share how the city inspires them.

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Chefs Luke Armstrong of L’Envol at The St Regis Hong Kong and Alicia Castillo of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, draw inspiration from the city to create new dishes.

EU sidelined by US-China showdown, Moutai’s new reality: SCMP daily highlights

From EU eyeing impact of Washington-Beijing trade talks to austerity trimming profits at China’s top baijiu maker, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Moutai, one of China’s most popular liquor brands, is being put in a difficult position by rules limiting extravagant spending by officials. Photo: Getty

Society

Embassy contacts Hong Kong-based influencer’s ‘kidnapped’ father in Cambodia

Influencer Stephanie Cheng said on social media that her father had gone missing before a meeting to expose a high-level fraud case.

Middle East

Did Pentagon pizza theory predict Israel’s deadly attack on Iran?

A social media account monitoring food deliveries in the area also noted ‘abnormally low traffic’ at a gay bar near the US military HQ.

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Politics

Beijing-Hong Kong operation may be first step in ‘complex national security case’

Case could involve evidence that lies beyond scope of local courts and is eventually handled by mainland Chinese authorities, experts say.

The Office for Safeguarding National Security in Tin Hau. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority eyes Middle East, Europe investors for bonds

Retiring boss Wai Chi-sing says URA will issue bonds this year and has introduced its work to investors in Europe, Middle East and Singapore.

The URA has been given a site on Bailey Street in Hung Hom. Photo: Jelly Tse

Diplomacy

China and India to work to bring back direct flights between two countries

Both sides pledge to boost ‘people-centric engagements’ as they continue to seek to mend relations in wake of deadly 2020 border clash.

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Middle East

After years of warnings, Netanyahu makes his move on Iran

Citing lessons from the Holocaust, Israel’s prime minister authorises a military operation to thwart Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Europe

UK jails men who stole US$6 million golden toilet from mansion

The toilet, whose gold was valued at £2.8 million, was never recovered and was believed to have been chopped up and sold.

The 18-karat toilet in the restroom of the Guggenheim Museum in New York in 2016. The value of the gold at the time was £2.8 million (US$3.5 million), but it was insured for £4.7 million. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

US judge blocks Trump administration from overhauling federal elections

The ruling also concluded the states had established key pieces of the president’s order were likely unlawful and unconstitutional.

Voters cast their votes during early voting in the US presidential election in Detroit on November 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Law and Crime

8 arrested after video of retired police car road racing in Hong Kong goes viral

Suspected police car involved in street racing is an Audi model A6, which force uses for patrols.

United States & Canada

Rapper Ye makes surprise appearance at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The hip-hop star said he was at the courthouse to support his long-time friend, though he did not say if he would testify on Combs’ behalf.

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Open Questions | How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

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Open Questions | Truth in the truce: Wendy Cutler mulls if US-China trade can find lasting peace

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China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours

Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.

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Huawei’s AI chip output limited to 200,000 in 2025, US commerce official says

That number falls short of Nvidia’s over 1 million China-specific H20 chips produced in the last nine months of 2024, analysts estimate.

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In Hong Kong and globally, AI is not a job and wage killer, PwC says

Across all industries, roles that ‘collate AI with human expertise’ are in demand and command a premium, report says.

China Economy

China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier

Laos’ flag carrier would reportedly agree to use Comac jets as part of the deal, as the Chinese aviation firm continues its push into Southeast Asia.

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Comac, the Chinese state-owned aviation company, has been pushing to expand the use of its passenger jets in Southeast Asia in recent years. Photo: Comac

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Hong Kong’s gig economy workers want industry regulated. Can city deliver?

Government says it will introduce proposals to further enhance platform workers’ rights and benefits within the year.

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China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours

Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.

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As the PLA adopts civilian technology, Chinese bureaucracy could hinder progress

The private sector is finally becoming a real force in defence procurement, but issues such as US sanctions, red tape and corruption remain.

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China’s J-20 stealth fighter’s radar leap credited to semiconductor scientist Xu Xiangang

Shandong University says breakthroughs led by Professor Xu Xiangang have helped the Mighty Dragon triple its radar detection range.

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The J-20, also known as the Mighty Dragon, is a twin-engine stealth fighter viewed as China’s answer to America’s F-22 “Raptor”. Photo: Handout
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