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Indian ambassador to China urges deeper economic ties, touts AIIB as model

Creating “new institutional architecture” like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could ease “security-first” economics globally, New Delhi’s new top envoy to Beijing has...

by Orange Wang July 7, 2026 0 comment

World

What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines

With their rounded faces, rosy cheeks, and joyful demeanour, Da A Fu dolls are beloved emblems of good fortune in China and have become...

by Kevin McSpadden July 7, 2026 0 comment

US Politics

Trump Says Sikorsky Will Finance New Granite Helipad on White House South Lawn

President Donald Trump revealed Monday that Sikorsky Aircraft will finance the full cost of a new granite helicopter landing pad on the White House...

by FIA Staff July 7, 2026 0 comment

World

Hong Kong should build AI plan around ‘competitive’ strengths, industry leaders say

Hong Kong should draft a five-year plan that includes an artificial intelligence (AI) focus that is not too broad, makes the most of its...

by Lam Ka-sing,Natalie Wong,Elizabeth Cheung July 7, 2026 0 comment

Military

Philippine military selects Thai-built 8×8 amphibious vehicles

The Philippines announced on 30 June that it had selected the Armoured Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (AWAV) from Thai company Chaiseri Defense to equip its...

by Gordon Arthur July 7, 2026 0 comment

News

US, Japan, Australia Condemn Beijing’s Ballistic Missile Test

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile across a wide expanse of the Pacific region has drawn condemnation from governments...

by Jerry Zhu July 7, 2026 0 comment

News

Solomon Islands Leader Calls for Regional Pact After Beijing’s Missile Test

A Pacific-wide pact is needed to counter major powers such as China trying to flex their muscles in the region, the Solomon Islands prime...

by AAP July 6, 2026 0 comment

World

Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question

⁠Democratic Party leaders on Monday called on Graham Platner to withdraw as their nominee to run against Republican US Senator Susan Collins of Maine,...

by Reuters July 6, 2026 0 comment

World

Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral

Published: 1:35pm, 7 Jul 2026Updated: 1:50pm, 7 Jul 2026 A video showing a Chinese tourist berating hotel staff in Malaysia for not flying China’s...

by SCMP’s Asia desk July 6, 2026 0 comment