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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
Chinese researchers have created the world’s largest barium gallium selenide (BGSe) crystal which measures 60mm. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
SCMP Highlights

China’s crystal breakthrough; debate over role in Arctic: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s ‘mediation role’ in Thai-Cambodian conflict to Trump’s Artic push stirring debate in China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong Airlines flight lands, ends up facing other aircraft on Taiwan runway

US-China trade war

US-China talks | Europe win on rare earths | Politburo

William Lai

Taiwan recall: shock waves expected no matter who wins ballots, analysts say

Saturday’s democratic showdown will test whether anti-Beijing sentiment remains defining force in island’s polarised politics.

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Supporters of Taiwan’s recall movement gather in Taipei on Saturday. Two dozen legislators are facing recall votes in a campaign that could shift the balance of power in the island’s parliament to the ruling party. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Passport puzzle: what is keeping Japanese from overseas travel?

Weak yen, rising flight costs and heightened safety concerns among reasons for only 17.5 per cent of Japanese holding a passport, study finds.

South Korea

My Take | From Seoul to Singapore, the squat toilet’s days are numbered

While Asian cities embrace modern Western-style toilets, tradition and practicality keep them prevalent in rural and older spaces.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to make itself ‘truly the world’s green financial centre’

US economist Jeffrey Sachs says Hong Kong’s role in sustainable development is ‘becoming central for the whole world’.

Professor Jeffrey Sachs gives a talk about global economic challenges and sustainable development. Photo: Dickson Lee
Semiconductors

AMD’s Lisa Su sees chips from TSMC’s Arizona plant costing more

The Advanced Micro Devices CEO says the company’s first chips from TSMC’s US facilities are expected by the end of the year.

South China Sea

Opinion | Which countries will pick sides in a US-China conflict over Taiwan?

Not only would few countries wish to get involved in such a conflict, it’s not clear that the US itself has an appetite for it.

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Israel-Gaza war

My Take | Taiwan donation vow to Israeli settlement is cynical and foolish

Fulfilling the pledge would be a violation of international law, as Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank is universally recognised as illegal.

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Taiwan’s representative in Israel Abby Ya-Ping Lee visits the Binyamin regional council in Samaria on July 6, 2025. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Reusable cups at Kai Tak will undermine Hong Kong’s green efforts: tourism chief

Greenpeace has called for reusable plastics at major sporting events, but authorities cite research against such non-biodegradable products.

Fans stack paper cups in the stands of Kai Tak Stadium on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens in March. Eugene Lee
The Philippines

Will more US missiles in Philippines deter or provoke South China Sea conflict?

With the placement of missile and drone systems, analysts debate if the Philippines will become a forward-operating platform or a flashpoint.

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US-China relations

Houston to Taipei in 2½ hours? Possible, if US-Taiwan spaceport plans take off

Potential cooperation on suborbital flights may first involve ‘unmanned cargo missions’, de facto embassy American Institute in Taiwan says.

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US-China relations

Mixed messages from US ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit

While suggesting progress has been made, US Treasury Secretary adds geopolitics to agenda of China trade talks. A deal would pave way for leaders to meet.

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China’s aircraft carriers

PLA’s aircraft carrier goals

China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to be commissioned this year as the country seeks to build up its naval power and narrow the gap with the US carrier fleet.

China’s aircraft carrier ambitions
Donald Trump

From job cuts to suspending plans, Taiwan firms brace for Trump’s tariff storm

Economist Lin Chu-chia says growing anxiety on the island reflects a lack of transparency about Taipei’s tariff negotiations.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend from 3-year high on China growth optimism

Faster-than-expected China growth and Goldilocks scenario in US spark risk-on mood among investors.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong airport clears 1,500-flight backlog; operations back to normal Tuesday

Airport Authority says staff carried out round-the-clock effort, together with public transport operators, to swiftly clear backlog.

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Thousands of passengers have filled Hong Kong’s airport to catch flights delayed by Typhoon Wipha. Photo: Dickson Lee
US-China relations

Exclusive | Trump and Xi tipped to meet ahead of or during Apec summit in South Korea

Sources said the US leader might visit China beforehand or meet his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the event.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Typhoon Wipha forces evacuation of hundreds of thousands in southern China

The storm is battering Guangdong province and Hong Kong with wind speeds of up to 150 km/h.

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Israel-Gaza war

Why Taiwan pledges to Israeli settlement project may mar its own global support

‘I don’t think Palestinians will be going there for medical services. I’m not buying it,’ NGO monitor says.

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Taiwan’s representative in Israel, Abby Lee, visits the Binyamin Regional Council in Samaria, on July 6. Taiwan’s donation will fund the Nanasi Medical Centre at Sha’ar Binyamin, north of Jerusalem. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

‘Huge shift’: why learning Mandarin is losing its appeal in the West

Available figures suggest enthusiasm is waning after years of rapid growth, with analysts pointing to China’s economy and image problems.

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Paraguay

Taiwanese leader Lai in one of his ‘worst moments’ as approval rating falls

Poll finds 42.9 per cent are satisfied with Lai’s performance amid backlash over Typhoon Danas response and his support for recall votes.

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China-Australia relations

Albanese China trip shows ‘stiffening of Canberra spine’ in face of US pressure

Beijing rolled out the red carpet for the Australian leader this week and the two sides appeared to keep a lid on tensions.

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South Korea

Deal or no deal with US? Taiwan avoids tariffs so far, but remains on edge

Taiwanese, US officials have been meeting, suggesting, analysts say, they are trying to reach deal.

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People look at laptops on display during a computer fair at Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei on July 4. Photo: AFP
My Take

My Take | Australia sends mixed message with China visit and war drills

While Talisman Sabre with its line-up of Western allies is provocative, Asean nations who drill with the Chinese military are also involved.

President Xi Jinping welcomes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, July 15. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Opinion | How Australia’s China ties can help advance its national interests

Albanese must convince more Australians to accept that Canberra’s alliance with the US is important but not the defining feature of its foreign policy.

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Video | Taipei holds air raid drill amid PLA pressure

Held alongside Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang Exercise, air defence and civil response drills place Taipei and other cities in a wartime simulation  

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