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Just when China’s capital was thought to be coronavirus-free, a second wave of coronavirus has been traced to a wholesale market in Beijing.
Just when China’s capital was thought to be coronavirus-free, a second wave of coronavirus has been traced to a wholesale market in Beijing.
Curated by SCMP's infographics team, the collection covers interactive charts and images of the coronavirus' cases, symptoms, preventive measures and economic stimulus packages.
Curated by SCMP's infographics team, the collection covers interactive charts and images of the coronavirus' cases, symptoms, preventive measures and economic stimulus packages.
China’s five-year plans provide the blueprint for the economy
China’s five-year plans provide the blueprint for the economy
Many countries use their own criteria to count the number of Covid-19 cases, but more than 3 million people have been officially confirmed to have been infected, with more than 150,000 fatalities.
Many countries use their own criteria to count the number of Covid-19 cases, but more than 3 million people have been officially confirmed to have been infected, with more than 150,000 fatalities.
China is vulnerable to a new wave of infections from Russia.
China is vulnerable to a new wave of infections from Russia.
The Hong Kong government was quick to impose strict measures on inbound travellers to contain the spread of the coronavirus after most infections were confirmed to be imported. Since spiking in late March, the number of new infections continues to fall.
The Hong Kong government was quick to impose strict measures on inbound travellers to contain the spread of the coronavirus after most infections were confirmed to be imported. Since spiking in late March, the number of new infections continues to fall.
Society for News Design announces awards for the ‘World’s Best-Designed Digital News Experience for 2019’ and the ‘World’s Best-Designed Newspaper’.
Society for News Design announces awards for the ‘World’s Best-Designed Digital News Experience for 2019’ and the ‘World’s Best-Designed Newspaper’.
During the coronavirus crisis, Carrie Lam’s leadership has seen her popularity rise slightly and she still has two years of her term left to turn things around.
During the coronavirus crisis, Carrie Lam’s leadership has seen her popularity rise slightly and she still has two years of her term left to turn things around.
The International Olympics Committee has put the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on hold for a year. The news came just as the picture of who would be in Hong Kong’s delegation was beginning to come into focus
The International Olympics Committee has put the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on hold for a year. The news came just as the picture of who would be in Hong Kong’s delegation was beginning to come into focus
After its discovery last December, in Wuhan, China, the virus started to spread around the world, causing panic. The Antarctic is, as yet, the only continent where there are no confirmed cases.
After its discovery last December, in Wuhan, China, the virus started to spread around the world, causing panic. The Antarctic is, as yet, the only continent where there are no confirmed cases.
Beijing has banned the trade and consumption of wild animals in response to a coronavirus epidemic linked to a wildlife market in Wuhan in the central Chinese province of Hubei.
Beijing has banned the trade and consumption of wild animals in response to a coronavirus epidemic linked to a wildlife market in Wuhan in the central Chinese province of Hubei.
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park is going through a rough patch. Consecutive losses since 2016 have been compounded by the park’s temporary closure due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park is going through a rough patch. Consecutive losses since 2016 have been compounded by the park’s temporary closure due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Rats are quick-thinking, optimistic, and adaptable, which gives them the edge in 2020's rat race. Read our infographic to see why.
Rats are quick-thinking, optimistic, and adaptable, which gives them the edge in 2020's rat race. Read our infographic to see why.
Despite China’s best efforts the coronavirus outbreak has spread rapidly around the world. Many cities in Hubei province remain in lockdown and an increasing number of international flights to China have been suspended.
Despite China’s best efforts the coronavirus outbreak has spread rapidly around the world. Many cities in Hubei province remain in lockdown and an increasing number of international flights to China have been suspended.
The streets of Hong Kong have been racked by violence and destruction since the anti-government movement sprung into life in June.
The streets of Hong Kong have been racked by violence and destruction since the anti-government movement sprung into life in June.
Both the government and opposition are claiming the district council elections show public support for their policies.
Both the government and opposition are claiming the district council elections show public support for their policies.
China’s rise has been impressive by many standards. There is no clearer indication of the country's progress than its share of the world economy. Measured in purchasing power parity, China’s share of global GDP fell from an estimated 32 per cent in 1820 - when Qing dynasty emperor Daoguang began his reign - to a mere 5 per cent at the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976. And yet, by last year, China’s share had climbed to nearly 19 per cent.
China’s rise has been impressive by many standards. There is no clearer indication of the country's progress than its share of the world economy. Measured in purchasing power parity, China’s share of global GDP fell from an estimated 32 per cent in 1820 - when Qing dynasty emperor Daoguang began his reign - to a mere 5 per cent at the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976. And yet, by last year, China’s share had climbed to nearly 19 per cent.
Five years ago, at 5.57pm on September 28, police fired tear gas for the first time at hundreds of thousands of Hongkongers, triggering the 79-day Occupy movement. Fast forward to the present and Hong Kong is again in the throes of an anti-government protest, sparked by a now-shelved extradition bill, this time bigger and more defiant. Here is a look at the key differences between the two movements.
Five years ago, at 5.57pm on September 28, police fired tear gas for the first time at hundreds of thousands of Hongkongers, triggering the 79-day Occupy movement. Fast forward to the present and Hong Kong is again in the throes of an anti-government protest, sparked by a now-shelved extradition bill, this time bigger and more defiant. Here is a look at the key differences between the two movements.
Hongkongers have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the extradition bill in huge numbers. The protesters and the government are in no mood to compromise and police have found themselves thrust into the front line
Hongkongers have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the extradition bill in huge numbers. The protesters and the government are in no mood to compromise and police have found themselves thrust into the front line
The anti-extradition bill protests have lasted longer than 2014’s Occupy movement. Here we compare today’s protesters, who continue to shock the world, to their predecessors.
The anti-extradition bill protests have lasted longer than 2014’s Occupy movement. Here we compare today’s protesters, who continue to shock the world, to their predecessors.
How far apart are the two systems in how they apply the rule of law?
How far apart are the two systems in how they apply the rule of law?
There are 17 rare earth elements listed in the periodic table which, contrary to their name, are as abundant in the Earth’s crust as tin or lead. However, rare earths are always fused with other minerals which makes many countries reluctant to invest in rare earth mines because they are too expensive and polluting to extract and refine in commercially viable quantities
There are 17 rare earth elements listed in the periodic table which, contrary to their name, are as abundant in the Earth’s crust as tin or lead. However, rare earths are always fused with other minerals which makes many countries reluctant to invest in rare earth mines because they are too expensive and polluting to extract and refine in commercially viable quantities
Tens of thousands of masked protesters equipped with umbrellas and goggles brought the roads leading to Hong Kong's legislature to a standstill on June 12. How did they do it?
Tens of thousands of masked protesters equipped with umbrellas and goggles brought the roads leading to Hong Kong's legislature to a standstill on June 12. How did they do it?
The Hong Kong government argues the current Fugitive Offenders Ordinance needs updating in light of the ongoing Chan Tong-kai case. Due to a loophole in the law, Hong Kong is unable to extradite Chan, who is accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei last year, to Taiwan
The Hong Kong government argues the current Fugitive Offenders Ordinance needs updating in light of the ongoing Chan Tong-kai case. Due to a loophole in the law, Hong Kong is unable to extradite Chan, who is accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei last year, to Taiwan
A week after armed forces cleared Tiananmen Square the Beijing Public Security Bureau distributed a circular of the pro-democracy movement’s 21 most wanted student leaders. Here’s what happened to them.
A week after armed forces cleared Tiananmen Square the Beijing Public Security Bureau distributed a circular of the pro-democracy movement’s 21 most wanted student leaders. Here’s what happened to them.