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US-China relations
China and US need new ways to engage for stable, cooperative ties: Wang Yi
Speaking at a symposium in Beijing, the foreign minister also criticised remarks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made about Taiwan.
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Food and agriculture
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China creates ‘bone-free’ fish for easier eating
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India
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 by 2026
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Taiwan
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PLA conducts second day of drills around Taiwan
Troops simulate attacks on maritime targets and conduct anti-air and anti-submarine operations to the north and south of the island.
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Technology
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Amid the bad news of 2025, science cooperation has been a beacon of hope
Even in a difficult year for many, science has demonstrated the ability to transcend borders, unite people and help those in need.
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism
Education Bureau says national education has been integrated into daily teaching and learning, helping to inculcate love for city and country.
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Xinjiang
China unveils new ethnic unity laws with ‘national security perspective’
The new proposals aim to protect national symbols and threaten action against those obstructing the use of the standard Chinese language.
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US-China tech war
China’s lagging basic research calls for core tech pivot, economic adviser urges
Wang Yiming says Beijing must innovate from the ground up to create deterrents against foreign supply cuts, citing missed R&D spending target.
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Hong Kong economy
New Hong Kong industrial park eyes edge in smart manufacturing, Chinese medicine
Some industries have indicated interest in settling in Hung Shui Kiu, such as makers of environmentally friendly concrete, official says.
2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence
China-founded AI start-up Manus acquired by Meta for ‘billions’
Deal will bring Singapore-based Manus’ ‘leading agent to billions of people’, Meta says.
4 hours ago
Environment
As Trump taps coal to power AI, China moves on to clothe the world with it
A once-struggling Chinese coal city turns the traditional fossil fuel into nylon, manufacturing popular fashion from sportswear to lingerie.
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IPO
China’s Zhipu AI launches US$560 million share sale amid heated IPO tech race
The company, marketed overseas as Z.ai, eyes US$6.6 billion valuation with Hong Kong’s first large language model listing.
2 hours ago
Asia travel
Travel stories from 2025 that will fuel your wanderlust for the year ahead
We recall 7 travel stories from the past year to inspire you in 2026, covering China food trips to a Hongkonger’s life-changing adventure.
6 hours ago
China-Africa relations
Washington lines up health deals as US and China vie for access to Africa
Signatories must guarantee that genetic sequence data and samples from potential outbreaks are shared with the US within 5 days of detection.
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China consumption
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A flurry of activity accompanied the official establishment of the island’s tariff and tax exemptions - but will the frenzy last?
30 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks edge higher on last full trading day of year
Hang Seng Index edges higher as Chinese yuan surpasses 7 against US dollar for first time since May 2023.
2 hours ago
IPO
China vital to Insilico’s plan to build biotech’s AI ‘Einstein’ for new drugs
US firm, backed by Fosun and Tencent, expands research base in China as it develops an AI-powered drug-discovery tool.
30 Dec 2025 - 10:13AM
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IPO
Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year
Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.
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Artificial intelligence
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Rise of China’s open source platforms will finally burst the AI bubble
Even if open source models aren’t as good as their proprietary rivals, they will still win in the marketplace as long as they can do the job.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Made in China 2025
Chinese firms flock to Dubai free zones to navigate trade barriers, expand reach
JD.com, CNBM, carmakers and hundreds of other Chinese companies use the hub to reach consumers across Asia, Africa and Europe.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
US-China relations
‘No worries’: Trump plays down Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan
Trump dismisses ‘routine’ drills in Taiwan Strait even as US arms sales hit record high and Pentagon repeats 2027 timeline.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:28AM
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Hong Kong transport
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Hong Kong working to stay in the fast lane to better connectivity
As drivers adapt to the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass, the focus should quickly shift to how the artery will be an economic asset.
30 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
China-Japan relations
How Takaichi’s Taiwan comments fuelled Beijing-Tokyo row with no end in sight
Dispute over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan could ultimately hinge on the US-China-Japan triangle, analysts say.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:01AM
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China-Latin America relations
Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position
Caracas says Washington’s move violates one-China principle and threatens regional stability as tensions over the island intensify.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:59AM
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Science
China builds world-first crab-walking electric ICBM mobile launcher prototype
In less than two years, scientists have developed a technology that ‘fundamentally overturns’ conventional heavy-vehicle design.
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SCMP Highlights
PLA’s Taiwan drills, China powers up record ‘air battery’: SCMP daily highlights
From the yuan rate set to a 15-month high to Cambodia and Thailand’s meeting with China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
Taiwan
Taiwan’s leader seeks T-Dome ‘connectivity’ to fend off Beijing attack
William Lai Ching-te outlines ‘layered defence’ fusion of satellite, radar and drone data to create backbone for security shield.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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