The Great Mall: how China is turning foreign tourists into shoppers
Foreign tourists in China are increasingly drawn to shopping, said Steven Zhao, CEO of China Highlights, a travel agency that organises tours of the...
China’s Z-20T assault helicopter thrills public in rare military show demo
In a rare public display, China has showcased the advanced capabilities of the cutting-edge Z-20T assault helicopter at a military exhibition in Tianjin this...
Envoys given special tour of Hong Kong exhibition on Chinese victory in WWII
Published: 9:24pm, 17 Oct 2025Updated: 11:10pm, 17 Oct 2025 The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong has organised its first tour for diplomats...
Ex-Trump aide turned foe Bolton pleads not guilty to classified secrets charges
John Bolton arrived at a federal courthouse on Friday to surrender to authorities and make his first court appearance on charges accusing the former...
Sinking Shanghai, iPhone Air sells out in China: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider...
Trump confirms Xi meeting, retreats on 100% tariffs: ‘not sustainable’
Published: 9:15pm, 17 Oct 2025Updated: 9:24pm, 17 Oct 2025 US President Donald Trump said his proposed 100 per cent tariff on goods from China...
Hong Kong halts HK$4.6 billion air mail centre plan amid geopolitical tensions
Published: 9:09pm, 17 Oct 2025Updated: 9:43pm, 17 Oct 2025 Hong Kong has halted a HK$4.6 billion (US$592 million) redevelopment plan for an air mail...
Can US and China avoid ‘dangerous levels of tension’?
Published: 9:00pm, 17 Oct 2025Updated: 9:53pm, 17 Oct 2025 The United States could help stabilise relations with Beijing by scaling back its military activities...
China hails ex-Japanese PM Murayama who stated ‘deep remorse’ over WWII
China has offered its condolences on the passing of Tomiichi Murayama, a former Japanese prime minister who gave a landmark statement expressing “deep remorse”...