How Japan seeks to win over allies by refuting China’s militarism claim
Published: 3:03pm, 23 Jun 2026Updated: 3:50pm, 23 Jun 2026 Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s pushback against China signals a calculated bid to fend off...
Is China’s risk tolerance reaching its limit with pause of African mine deal?
As China’s relationship with African countries has deepened, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In the latest of a series of articles,...
New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changes
A dog-rental platform has sparked both curiosity and concern as China’s urban pet economy takes an unexpected turn. Launched on social media in March,...
China’s EV brands have Europe’s luxury marques in their sights: Zeekr executive
Luxury electric vehicle (EV) brands from China are poised to enter the same elite tier as established European marques by leveraging their disruptive technologies,...
Chinese scientists create battery that works comfortably way above water’s boiling point
Chinese scientists have developed a tiny, ceramic-based lithium-ion battery that can withstand extreme heat, offering a safer power source for smart sensors, aerospace gadgets...
Hong Kong urged to export food culture as Cantonese restaurants hit hardest by slump
Hong Kong must step up efforts to export its food culture and promote its culinary heritage, industry leaders have said after a recent study...
China and Africa’s evolving partnership
NEWSCMP China Series From funding vital infrastructure and industrial growth to a growing wave of cultural exchange, ties between Beijing and Africa are entering...
Why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase: ‘so much pressure’
The breaking point for former Singaporean lawyer Dominic Low was when he had just got home past midnight and his boss asked him to...
Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just...