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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.
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong Airlines flight lands, ends up facing other aircraft on Taiwan runway
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US-China trade war
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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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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.
25 Jul 2025 - 1:26PM
South Korea
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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.
25 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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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’.
25 Jul 2025 - 1:26AM
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.
24 Jul 2025 - 2:03PM
South China Sea
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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.
24 Jul 2025 - 12:14PM
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Israel-Gaza war
My Take
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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.
23 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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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.
23 Jul 2025 - 8:35PM
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.
23 Jul 2025 - 4:24PM
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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.
22 Jul 2025 - 8:36PM
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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.
22 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
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.
24 Jul 2025 - 4:38PM
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.
21 Jul 2025 - 8:38PM
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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.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:39PM
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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.
21 Jul 2025 - 9:31PM
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US-China relations
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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.
20 Jul 2025 - 11:08PM
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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.
20 Jul 2025 - 6:27PM
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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.
20 Jul 2025 - 1:31PM
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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.
21 Jul 2025 - 3:36PM
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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.
19 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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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.
19 Jul 2025 - 6:43AM
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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.
19 Jul 2025 - 6:55AM
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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.
18 Jul 2025 - 9:45PM
Australia
Opinion
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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.
18 Jul 2025 - 10:03PM
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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
18 Jul 2025 - 2:30PM
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