Private jet flap scare triggers ‘local standby’ at Hong Kong airport
Published: 7:52pm, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 10:23pm, 24 Sep 2026 A mechanical fault on a private jet triggered a precautionary “local standby” at Hong Kong’s...
Xi-Trump summit day 1 highlights: red carpet for China’s leader, Rubio defends visit, and more
Advertisement 2026 Xi-Trump summits ChinaDiplomacy From first ladies Peng, Melania renewing acquaintance to helicopter that Xi likely won’t board, some highlights from SCMP’s recent...
Gulf nations keep oil flowing amid Iran war, but it’s getting costly
When Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war, choking off sea passage for some 15 million barrels of...
China tech faces fresh scrutiny as US blacklist bill introduced, Lenovo case emerges
China’s technology sector is facing fresh pressure in the United States as lawmakers seek to broaden the range of products that can be placed...
Chinese retail chain faces rare backlash for limiting new hires to 4-year contracts
Published: 7:19pm, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 7:20pm, 24 Sep 2026 Retail tycoon Yu Donglai, widely known as China’s “most conscientious” boss, recently triggered public controversy...
US tenor Christopher Macchio booked for Xi-Trump state dinner performance
Published: 7:18pm, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 7:26pm, 24 Sep 2026 American tenor Christopher Macchio will perform at the White House banquet for Chinese President Xi...
Judge Tosses Trump Suit Over Iowa Newspaper’s 2024 Poll That Showed Harris Leading
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump signs autographs after speaking at a campaign rally in Mason City, Iowa, on Jan. 5, 2024....
US, South Korea, Japan to Implement Small Nuclear Reactor Plan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C), Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu (L), and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attend a trilateral meeting...
First lady Peng Liyuan’s English takes the spotlight in exchange with Melania Trump
Published: 6:43pm, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 6:55pm, 24 Sep 2026 China’s first lady Peng Liyuan has sparked online buzz over her English-language exchanges with the...