Rubio meets Wang Yi, China’s maglev train makes debut: 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...
China must ‘play the long game’ with trade partners as US bullies, analysts say
With US President Donald Trump sending more tariff letters to trade partners, Beijing has stepped up efforts – like rallying its own trade partners...
China’s state-asset watchdog explores role of stablecoins, other digital assets
The Shanghai branch of the regulator overseeing the assets of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) called on these organisations to explore the potential role of stablecoins...
Fulfil ‘wish list’ for peace before holding election, Asean urges Myanmar junta
Published: 8:26pm, 11 Jul 2025Updated: 10:32pm, 11 Jul 2025 Southeast Asian leaders have called on the Myanmar junta to refrain from holding elections until...
China’s cotton topping robot promises full automated production of Xinjiang crop
China has unveiled the world’s first laser topping robot, overcoming a major hurdle in cotton’s laborious cultivation cycle to achieve the quest for fully...
Barking up wrong tree? Indonesian police’s robot use criticised for wrong focus
A hi-tech display of humanoid robots and robotic dogs by Indonesian police has drawn criticism for their desire to project a tech-savvy image and...
Hong Kong government to offer just 1 residential plot for sale this quarter
Hong Kong’s government will release a mid-size plot for sale in its fiscal second quarter, continuing its tight grip on land supply as the...
Miss Hong Kong Pageant loses another contestant over career conflicts
Published: 7:21pm, 11 Jul 2025Updated: 7:24pm, 11 Jul 2025 A barrister has withdrawn from the Miss Hong Kong Pageant, citing conflicts with her legal...
Hong Kong authorities check MPF payments after Michelin-starred eatery closes
Published: 7:12pm, 11 Jul 2025Updated: 7:40pm, 11 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees...