Kamikaze sea drones, China warns US over trade pressure: 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...
China lifts in public opinion around the world as US drops, survey data shows
Favourable views towards China globally have surpassed those towards the United States for the first time in recent years, a change that occurred between...
With Hong Kong’s stablecoin law, mainland firms are preparing for a market boom
Hong Kong’s move to legalise stablecoins – cryptocurrencies that maintain a fixed value by being pegged to a reference asset – is grabbing the...
Why new US curbs on China’s tech tests could raise prices for American consumers
Washington’s recent ban on Chinese labs deemed security risks over their testing of consumer electronics bound for the US has observers wondering about law...
Malaysia goes after US$178 million in London assets tied to Daim’s widow
Malaysia has launched efforts to freeze assets in London – including bank accounts and prime real estate valued at £132 million (US$178 million) –...
Trump’s war on Harvard shows no sign of stopping
In January 2017, just a week after taking office, US President Donald Trump signed the now-infamous travel ban, barring citizens from seven predominantly Muslim...
Alibaba, JD.com sales surge during 618 festival, thanks to subsidy programme
Published: 8:00pm, 3 Jun 2025Updated: 8:48pm, 3 Jun 2025 Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com are seeing strong sales momentum in their...
Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show
Hong Kong national security police have arrested five people following an investigation into bomb threats targeting a local concert by Taiwanese band Mayday and...
Liberal Opposition Leader Wins South Korean Presidential Election
Lee Jae-myung was officially announced the winner of South Korea’s presidential election on June 3. The 61-year-old politician will take office immediately and serve...