Trump’s US$100 million bond purchases in office spark conflict concerns
Published: 10:40pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 11:00pm, 20 Aug 2025 US President Donald Trump has bought hundreds of bonds since he returned to office, including...
China’s Nuclear Weapons Buildup Driven by Unrestricted Warfare Doctrine, Experts Say
In recent years, the Chinese military has sharply increased the size and capabilities of its nuclear arsenal, acquiring a broader range of missiles and...
German Foreign Minister Criticizes ‘Aggressive’ China
BERLIN—Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday criticized what he called the “aggressive behavior” of the Chinese communist regime in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a...
Man arrested over burglary of Hong Kong restaurants, bakery amid extreme weather
Published: 9:44pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 9:48pm, 20 Aug 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of targeting two restaurants and a...
Knee surgery patients with ‘penicillin allergy’ face higher infection risk: study
Patients labelled as allergic to penicillin – usually incorrectly – are three times more likely to develop a serious joint infection after knee surgery...
Philippines assures China of restraint after ship clashes – will tensions ease?
Maritime tensions between the Philippines and China have entered what analysts describe as a risky and potentially volatile phase after an accidental collision between...
An India-China reset, biotech potential for ancient city: 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...
Pricey dental care, lack of options on Sundays leave Hong Kong helpers desperate
Published: 9:11pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 9:25pm, 20 Aug 2025 Pricey dental care and a lack of services on Sundays have left Hong Kong’s foreign...
China turns up oil tap from Russia as purchases of US crude remain suspended
China’s crude oil imports remained robust in July, fuelled by higher Russian shipments, while China’s purchases from the US remained suspended for a second...