Philippine Senate ‘archives’ Sara Duterte impeachment, returns case to high court
The fate of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment once again rests with the Philippine Supreme Court after the Senate voted to “archive” – but not...
China-Russia trade hits 2025 high as Trump hints at 25% tariff over oil imports
Bilateral trade between China and Russia reached its highest level of the year in July, with the latest customs data coming as US President...
China plots pathway to tech supremacy through brain-computer interfaces
Published: 9:39pm, 7 Aug 2025Updated: 9:41pm, 7 Aug 2025 China has unveiled a road map to achieve critical technological advances by 2027, with brain-computer...
China’s Buddhist regulator pledges stricter controls after Shaolin abbot scandal
China’s Buddhist regulator has promised to impose stricter discipline and supervision on the religion in the wake of the scandal surrounding the disgraced abbot...
China’s ‘big advantage’; US debuts hypersonic missile: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider...
Indian Prime Minister Modi ‘set for China visit’ amid Trump tariff row
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China later this month, according to media reports, as the thaw between the two countries gathers pace...
China wants its brain-computer interface firms to rival Musk’s Neuralink
Chinese brain-computer interface (BCI) companies, such as Nanjing Panda Electronics and MicroPort NeuroScientific, are benefiting from supportive policies, as the country vows to develop...
Hong Kong coach cleared of molesting women’s football team player
A Hong Kong court has cleared a 42-year-old coach of molesting a former player on the city’s women’s football team on two occasions in...
Viral Bali paragliding video triggers debate on tourists’ behaviour
A viral video appearing to show paragliders flying over one of Bali’s most sacred temples has triggered a public outcry, prompting calls for tighter...