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China travel
China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out
Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions.
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China manufacturing
Stern rebuke: China shrugs off 2025 US threats to anchor shipbuilding dominance
2 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
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South Korean celebrities
Agency defends South Korean star Kim Seon-ho over tax evasion claims
2 Feb 2026 - 4:52PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott
Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:58PM
SCMP Highlights
Korean travel boom in China, PLA tightens fuel rules: 5 weekend reads you missed
From China’s visa-free access drawing Koreans to Hong Kong’s seat belt law U-turn, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
2 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
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Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch
China must shift from quantity to quality by focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research and GBA integration, renowned economist says.
2 Feb 2026 - 10:02AM
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US-China relations
Pentagon eyes expanded role for South Korea-based US forces to help deter China
US defence policy chief signals ‘model ally’ Seoul should take the lead on North Korea as Washington refocuses on first island chain.
1 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Art
Samsung family’s Korean art collection sees light of day in world tour
Joseon-era treasures and modern paintings feature in Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared, which has made its first stop in the US.
1 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
China travel
China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
Shanghai bookings surge as visitors flock to cosmopolitan streets and affordable dining, with analysts predicting the trend will spread inland.
1 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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Korean peninsula
SKY’s the limit: behind push to end academic elitism in South Korean hiring
Hiring practices have traditionally been centred around which school a candidate attended, with higher-paying jobs going to elite alumni.
1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong
2016 trends from Pokemon Go to poke bowls amid viral internet nostalgia
Looking back at 2016 is viral online, but what was hot back then? We look at food, travel, health and pop culture trends from a decade ago.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:15PM
Trip Inspiration
From devil-mouth caves to deer-filled parks, these sites deserve more love
From ancient temples in Bali to royal tombs in Korea, Asia’s World Heritage sites reveal rich histories beyond the spotlight.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
North Korea
Kim Jong-un set to signal stronger nuclear deterrence posture at congress
After viewing a test of a multiple rocket launcher system, Kim is likely to unveil ICBM plans capable of hitting the US, analysts say.
31 Jan 2026 - 2:07PM
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Japan
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South Korea and Japan’s defence ministers face off in table tennis
The defence ministers of Japan and South Korea agreed to strengthen cooperation with the United States amid growing security risks, particularly with North Korea.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:30PM
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Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions
Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:41PM
Cambodia
South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm
Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:01PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking
Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
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Parenting: newborns to toddlers
Rich South Korean mums face ‘worst nightmare’ over European baby food recall
Parents fret over ‘Gangnam formula’, a brand associated with wealthy families, after French firm Danone recalled it over toxin fears.
30 Jan 2026 - 9:28AM
Japan
Japan child suicides reach record high as experts warn of mounting pressures
The rise in child deaths contrasts with a broader decline in suicides, prompting scrutiny of school pressure and mental health support.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:59PM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Son Sook, grandma to Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha and award-winning actress
The war survivor fell in love with acting in high school and has won numerous awards, including South Korea’s equivalent of the Oscars.
30 Jan 2026 - 12:00AM
Korea Times
Why South Korea’s Gen Z steer towards bus driving as job market shifts
Bus driver licenses for people in their 20s and 30s rose 43 per cent in three years, driven by better pay, job security, and changing attitudes.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:14PM
China-EU relations
How Europe, not the US, became China’s No 1 trade headache
Electric vehicles, critical minerals and chips have become flashpoints in the relationship, survey shows.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Art
Remembering Korean artist Chung Sang-hwa, master of monochrome
Korean modern art icon Chung Sang-hwa was known for his ‘dansaekhwa’ paintings, which demanded ‘foolishly endless repetition’.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
Trade
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Trump weaponises trade as globalisation becomes more fractured
As recognised by Canada, the fracturing of the global economy is in full swing. Policymakers and businesses should expect it to continue.
29 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Crime
Jewellery store heists sweep South Korea amid soaring gold prices
Teenagers and adults are stealing gold to convert it into cash, with one robbery turning fatal in Bucheon.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:56AM
Asean
Just 1 visa to rule them all? How European-style pass could help Asean tourism
While Asean members such as Malaysia and Vietnam have shown strong post-pandemic growth, tourist numbers have lagged in the Philippines.
29 Jan 2026 - 2:41PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, briefly cross 28,000 mark
Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
Japan
Why more Japanese than ever support strengthening the military
A record-high survey result reflects how the war in Ukraine and regional tensions have reshaped Japan’s once cautious security outlook.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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