Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire
Hong Kong’s top Catholic priest has said the city’s deadliest fire in decades underscored the fragility of life, but celebrating Christmas amid the grief...
Hong Kong luxury flat sells for US$28.9 million in latest high-end property deal
A luxury flat in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Tong district is one of the latest to have found a buyer amid a rosier outlook for...
As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash
Germany’s trade deficit with China is on track to hit a record high in 2025 amid shrinking demand for German goods – a trend...
China CP comic fan event stripped of Japanese content, dozens of booths affected
Published: 4:00pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 4:25pm, 23 Dec 2025 One of China’s largest comic conventions has banned Japanese-themed content and derivative works just a...
Beijing’s recalibration of its Taiwan policy
NEWSCMP China Series All eyes are on how Beijing’s “Chinese dream” of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of...
Asia’s 2025 in extreme weather and natural disasters, from deadly earthquakes to typhoons
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest stories about extreme weather and natural disasters in Asia. If you would like to see more of...
Suspect in Deadly Taiwan Knife Attack Planned It for Over a Year
TAIPEI, Taiwan—The suspect in a deadly knife and grenade attack that left three dead and 11 wounded in Taiwan’s capital meticulously planned the assault...
Over 99% of Hongkongers have low immunity against ‘super flu’: researchers
Published: 2:30pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 2:31pm, 23 Dec 2025 More than 99 per cent of Hong Kong residents have low immunity against the new...
Prabowo, Trump to sign Indonesia-US trade deal in January as issues resolved
Indonesia said it has resolved all substantive issues in trade talks with the US and is on course to sign an agreement in late...