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Hong Kong tourism
Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at old station
‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ pays tribute to hit movies such as Infernal Affairs and New Police Story at reopened venue.
10 minutes ago
Science
2,000-year-old machine found in western China could be binary computer: CAST
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Hong Kong
Baidu spin-off Kunlunxin joins wave of Chinese semiconductor IPOs in Hong Kong
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SCMP Highlights
China’s record hypergravity machine, Nepal’s ‘bride buying’ probe: 7 highlights
From Beijing defending Taiwan drills to a Chinese snack stall drawing crowds of support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
2 hours ago
US-China relations
In the new world order, market power trumps military might. Can China compete?
Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say.
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 with biggest surge since August
Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says.
1 hour ago
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Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues in past decades, where celebrations turned to tragedy in seconds.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?
What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.
4 hours ago
IPO
Shares in Chinese GPU start-up Biren soar in Hong Kong listing
Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically critical.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
China’s M&A revival points to deeper investor confidence in growth prospects
Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum.
6 hours ago
North Korea
Why North Korea’s Kim is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
Kim praised North Korean troops fighting in the Ukraine war for their unwavering bravery for the sake of ‘the brotherly Russian people’.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
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New strategy for the Northern Metropolis may be a game changer
The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Taiwan
Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?
Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM
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Hong Kong
Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy
Suppliers across Asia pursue legal action, but debt recovery prospects remain uncertain.
6 hours ago
US-China relations
US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan
New Year’s Day message from the US State Department follows drill around island that saw over 30 warships deployed, according to Taipei.
2 Jan 2026 - 5:49AM
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Investing
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Rising markets, falling interest rates and more: 5 investment myths for 2026
Investors must be careful in following conventional wisdom this year as several seemingly sure bets might be anything but.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:50AM
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US-China relations
US sanctions Chinese companies and tankers with Venezuela links
The move could be a signal to Beijing to steer clear of the stand-off between the Trump administration and the Maduro government.
2 Jan 2026 - 5:46AM
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China’s Ukraine war role, EU vs Shein and Temu: 7 global relations reads
From a ‘blindsided’ Dutch minister to Brussels’ China de-risking, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
China trade
How the ‘world’s supermarket’ rode out Trump’s tariffs – and grew even stronger
Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge.
1 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
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Artificial intelligence
DeepSeek opens 2026 with paper signalling race to train bigger models for less
DeepSeek has published a technical paper co-authored by founder Liang Wenfeng proposing a rethink of its core deep learning architecture.
1 Jan 2026 - 9:51PM
China economy
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As history makes clear, a powerful China is not expansionist
China was an unmatched power in the Song and Ming dynasties, with greater concentrated authority. But it consolidated, rather than colonised.
1 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
Can Beijing and Washington shield planned state visits from Taiwan tensions?
Analysts say stable Sino-US relationship is a priority, even in aftermath of PLA live-fire drills triggered by Washington’s record arms sale.
1 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Japanese business leaders shelve annual China trip as tensions mount
Poor prospects for ‘substantial results’ prompts delegation of about 200 people to put visit on hold.
1 Jan 2026 - 7:51PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Bars, hotels cash in as Hong Kong welcomes 25% more visitors for New Year’s Eve
Influx recorded despite city forgoing fireworks display in light of deadly Tai Po fire, while departures by locals rose by nearly 21 per cent.
1 Jan 2026 - 10:38PM
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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning as temperature to fall to 12 degrees
Cold front moving across coastal areas of Guangdong will bring cooler weather to city in coming days, forecaster says.
1 Jan 2026 - 7:23PM
Science
China warns satellites from Elon Musk’s Starlink are ‘safety and security’ risk
Beijing tells UN meeting of near misses involving SpaceX satellites and warns they are being used by criminals and terrorists.
1 Jan 2026 - 6:14PM
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Australia
‘Disappointed’ Australia slams China’s new 55% beef tariffs
Australia faces a 200,000-ton beef quota in China, its second-largest market, risking severe impact on US$667 million in annual trade, experts warn.
1 Jan 2026 - 5:17PM
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