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SCMP Highlights
Chinese AI scientists, Beijing’s message to Brics: SCMP daily highlights
From most of world’s top AI scientists hailing from China to an exclusive on Albanese’s Beijing visit agenda, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:19PM
China-India relations
China protests over Indian PM Narendra Modi’s birthday greetings to Dalai Lama
7 Jul 2025 - 7:53PM
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Pakistan
India’s global clout in doubt after failing to sway SCO, Quad on Pakistan
7 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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Brics
Brics draws Trump anger, few leaders
The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.
7 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Asean
Trump’s Vietnam tariff pact challenges Asean unity in key summit
Vietnam’s deal with the US leaves the rest of the bloc’s members more vulnerable to direct pressure from Washington, analysts say.
7 Jul 2025 - 4:02PM
Weddings
Marriages of inconvenience: the remote Indian village cut off from love
For the bachelors of Jondalgatti, love is not lost. It’s simply out of reach.
7 Jul 2025 - 4:53PM
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Brics
Brics in push for UN to take lead on setting rules for artificial intelligence
Leaders say AI is a ‘unique opportunity’ for driving inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability but warn there must be fair governance.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:01AM
Thailand
Fake it ‘til you make it? Inside Southeast Asia’s booming counterfeit economy
Fake goods are still readily available across the region, despite Thailand and Vietnam’s best efforts, as Washington’s tariff deadline looms.
7 Jul 2025 - 2:51PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Suriname’s parliament elects country’s first woman president
Jennifer Simons is set to helm the South American country on the cusp of a predicted oil boom.
7 Jul 2025 - 1:42PM
United States
Trump prepares tariff notice as US trade partners scramble for deals
One of the US president’s signatures in deal making is a threat when negotiations reach critical stages, so it is unclear if the tariffs are real.
6 Jul 2025 - 6:46PM
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Louis Vuitton
Prada’s new US$1,200 sandal is an Indian classic. Is it cultural appropriation?
Was it an oversight or cultural theft? The Prada controversy highlights a simmering tension between global brands and traditional artisans.
7 Jul 2025 - 8:08AM
Food and Drinks
The many uses of saffron, the world’s most expensive spice
Producing 1 kilogram of saffron requires up to 200,000 crocuses to be harvested, but Bardia Ilbeiggi from Vancouver’s Delara says adding it to your guest’s dishes shows you care.
6 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong tourism
Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods
Industry players say city is popular among Indian and Filipino merchandisers due to its reputation for authentic goods, tax-free status.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:12PM
Donald Trump
Trump’s ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters target 12 countries
The US president, who had initially said he wanted face-to-face trade negotiations, has soured on that process after repeated setbacks.
5 Jul 2025 - 1:27PM
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Brics
‘Brics bank’ blasts West ahead of leaders’ summit, China mute on tariffs
At New Development Bank meeting, Brazil’s Lula and NDB’s Rousseff slam US-led financial order, as China and India stress pragmatism.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:32PM
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Global South
Can India block China’s leadership in Global South-based alliances like the SCO?
As Beijing promotes a multipolar world order based on empowered developing countries, New Delhi also views itself as a leader.
5 Jul 2025 - 6:28AM
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China-India relations
China tells India to stop using Tibet to interfere in Beijing’s affairs
Chinese foreign ministry hits back at Indian minister’s stand on Dalai Lama’s succession plans.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:30PM
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Asian cinema: Bollywood
Bollywood star’s sudden death reignites India’s quick-fix beauty treatment debate
The death of Shefali Jariwala, 42, a user of anti-ageing injections, has raised concerns about cosmetic treatment safety and heart-related deaths among young adults.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:32PM
Brics
Rio mounts major security operation for Brics summit
About 20,000 military personnel to guard leaders, fighter jets to patrol skies.
4 Jul 2025 - 6:20AM
Sri Lanka
India’s maritime ambitions expand with Colombo Dockyard acquisition
State-run Mazagon Dock’s takeover of Sri Lanka’s largest shipbuilder signals that India is looking beyond countering China, analysts say.
3 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
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SCMP Highlights
Cantonese cuisine in New York, advice on ageing well: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a researcher’s advice on how to age well to gifts to avoid in Chinese culture, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.
3 Jul 2025 - 3:29PM
Israel-Gaza war
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Wanted: a ceasefire in Gaza
Readers discuss a solution for Gaza, threats to the world, and how to respond to US aid cuts.
3 Jul 2025 - 2:30PM
Singapore
New memoir reveals Lee Kuan Yew’s respectful strategy for China relations
Veteran newspaper editor Cheong Yip Seng’s new memoir outlines Lee’s diplomatic skill with China that earned him Beijing’s enduring trust.
3 Jul 2025 - 8:13AM
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Brics
Questions loom at Brics Rio summit about group’s effectiveness
Emerging economy leaders gather amid geopolitical tensions, frayed Washington alliances under Trump trade policy.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:13AM
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US-China relations
China must watch out for US-led Quad as tensions fail to dent unity: observers
Cooperation on geopolitical and geostrategic interests seen to be largely unaffected, along with ‘basic strategic choice to counter China’.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:40PM
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Family offices
Hong Kong must raise its game to attract multifamily-office operators, study says
City needs to improve technology, innovation and service quality to further develop as a family-office hub, white paper says.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:54PM
Tibet
Beijing says Dalai Lama’s succession plan breaks tradition, tensions set to rise
Beijing’s foreign ministry responds to the exiled spiritual leader who says his office has sole authority to recognise next Dalai Lama.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:21PM
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China’s military drills
China’s war lessons after India-Pakistan conflict prioritise integrated systems
Study Times commentary does not directly mention the encounter but reflects reports of what occurred.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:48PM
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