China’s ‘PhD village’ celebrates another doctoral student, brings total to 33
A village in southeastern China has earned the nickname “PhD Village” due to its remarkable achievement of producing 33 offspring who have obtained doctoral...
When North Koreans raise a toast, it’s increasingly with Chinese wine
North Korea, one of the world’s most isolated and heavily sanctioned countries, has remained a major destination for Chinese wine exports this year, as...
Filipino with health issue dies after passing out on Hong Kong Disneyland ride
A 53-year-old Filipino tourist with a pre-existing medical condition has died after falling into a coma while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland,...
Hong Kong ‘lawyer’ arrested for allegedly leaving date with over HK$80,000 bill
Published: 12:23pm, 30 Aug 2025Updated: 12:32pm, 30 Aug 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly tricking his date into footing a...
Conservation caw: Hong Kong’s first bird call contest raises ecological awareness
From the rhythmic calls of the Asian koel to the melodic tones of the Asian barred owlet, Hong Kong’s first-ever bird call competition has...
Human microbiome scientist Wang Leyao leaves US government agency for China
Epidemiologist and human microbiome scientist Wang Leyao, a scholar for the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), has returned to China amid drastic research...
‘My heart breaks’: North Korea’s Kim comforts families of fallen troops
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine and offered condolences for their “unbearable pain”,...
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia sign deal to boost investment, infrastructure ties
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance infrastructure information exchange and facilitate market access for the city’s...
SCMP publishes its first post-war edition in 1945 – from the archive
Published: 11:15am, 30 Aug 2025Updated: 11:28am, 30 Aug 2025 This article was first published on August 30, 1945 Fleet entering The first communique from...