What China’s yuan internationalisation push looks like – and what may hold it back
The yuan has strengthened in recent months, with the offshore rate hitting its highest level against the US dollar in more than a year,...
Fringe view of China’s history sparks official rebuke after going viral online
A wave of online discussion blaming China’s last imperial dynasty for national historical sufferings has prompted official criticism after touching on sensitive questions, and...
Chinese woman resembles actress Joey Wong after losing 20kg, plans dance career
A Chinese woman who dreamed of becoming a dancer spent four months losing 20 kilograms and is now being mistaken for the actress Joey...
A year after South Korea’s Jeju Air crash, the fight for truth continues
Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about...
Taiwan eyes C-130J to replace legacy Hercules aircraft
Taiwan is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, rather than proceeding with a planned upgrade of its older...
Federal Government Updates Sage-Grouse Plan to Expand Oil Drilling, Mineral Mining
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management released updated plans for the conservation of greater sage-grouse habitat Monday, opening up more lands in eight states...
US Announces 29th Strike on Drug Boat
The United States military Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Monday evening announced that the United States has carried out a 29th strike targeting drug runners...
No need for needles? US approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
Published: 12:55pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 12:57pm, 23 Dec 2025 US regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster...
Philippines’ struggle for Chinese tourists, flood aid remarks spark ire: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on...