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Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its use of AI as part of a drive to develop an intelligent military. He told…
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Singapore ministers awarded US$113,000 each in legal costs in Bloomberg libel suit
Singapore’s Senior Minister K. Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng have each been awarded S$145,000 (US$113,000)…
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South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
An apparent communication breakdown between US and South Korean militaries resulted in South Korean troops training their weapons on an American drone launched…
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China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Xiaomi, one of Tesla’s biggest challengers in mainland China over the past year, has priced its newest cars at a 23 per cent discount to the US carmaker’s…
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Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize
A man from southeastern China transformed his experience with paralysis into a source of inspiration, creating a mind-controlled wheelchair prototype in just…
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Law firm drops court challenge over files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ police probe
A Hong Kong law firm allegedly involved in a series of “crash-for-cash” scams has dropped a judicial challenge over the seizure of its confidential documents…
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Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and…
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‘Fear and anger’ drive parents to seek legal review of city’s custody of baby Danny
The parents of a Hong Kong infant are applying for a legal order to review welfare authorities’ decision to remove the child from their care, as they expressed…
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What China’s hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a smaller destroyer signals
A Type 052D destroyer fired a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile into the air, Chinese media footage showed, displaying capabilities that pose defence…
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Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig
The police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have opened investigations after British trip-hop band Massive Attack expressed support for the…
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Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breach
Singapore fashion retailer Love, Bonito said that some customers’ personal data may have been exposed after a security vulnerability on its website allowed…
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Will US red tape and other infrastructure delays give China the lead in AI race?
China could win the artificial intelligence race if delays in establishing the United States’ AI infrastructure are not addressed, a congressional hearing…
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Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT
After soaring 466 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Monday, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the most valuable company on mainland China’s…
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Hong Kong lowers red rainstorm warning to amber, but heavy rain to last over weekend
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which lowered the…
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Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues
The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing province, southwest China, earlier this month rose to 51, with 10 people still missing, local authorities said…
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China’s military modernisation
August 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet…
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Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out in China, worsening memory crisis
Apple is taking its first concrete steps to roll out initial artificial intelligence (AI) features in China, but CEO Tim Cook warned that a full integration of…
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Chinese dad sues online gaming companies for US$1.5 to force strict anti-addiction rules
A father in central China, whose gaming-addicted son swallowed 18 fever pills in one go, has sued four mainland gaming companies, seeking a symbolic…
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10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan
Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains in…
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Chinese surgical robots break into Vietnam market as Beijing takes aim at US dominance
China has won approval for domestically developed surgical robots to be used in Vietnamese hospitals, marking a major step forward as the country’s high-end…
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How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bid
The government has started public consultation on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. The accompanying consultation document sets out principles which will be…
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Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll
Malaysian police are investigating three reports of alleged vote-buying ahead of Saturday’s Negeri Sembilan state election. Negeri Sembilan police chief Deputy…
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Will the global testosterone decline accelerate the shift to robot warfare?
The Pentagon has introduced mandatory testosterone screening for active-duty service members aged 30 and older, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying…
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Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say
The soon-to-open revamped Huanggang Port border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen should include a public transport link to the city’s airport to…
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US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence
The key roles played by Japan and South Korea in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises led by the US have fuelled speculation whether the…
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Argentina’s president decrees expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against nation
Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express “hate” towards the Latin American country, which he claims is the target…
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Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China
US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the United States’ international broadcasting agency pledged on Thursday to sharpen its media challenge to China…
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The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force
As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past…
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Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia fired North Korean ballistic missile in latest attack
Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on…
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China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines
A scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush…
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US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong
A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing…
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Trump weighs US$100,000 fee for foreign students to work in US after graduation
The Trump administration is weighing a plan to charge international students US$100,000 to stay in the country and work after graduating, according to a person…
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US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC
The United States sanctioned two China-based companies and a Chinese executive on Thursday over their alleged support for Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington…
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Selection for next UN chief gets underway with Grynspan early front runner
Rebeca Grynspan, the former vice-president of Costa Rica, emerged as an early front runner to be the next United Nations secretary general on Thursday, as the…
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US dad who gave gun to high school shooter gets 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison…
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Spain deploys military as migrants surge across Morocco border, enter Ceuta
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with…
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Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
Unitree Robotics will launch its initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai next week, the firm announced late on Thursday, as China’s robotics start-ups race…
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China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in trade talks between Bessent and He
China on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott…
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Uefa votes to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with private investor plan
Uefa member federations agreed on Thursday to boycott all Fifa competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private…
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As Hong Kong ages and life goes digital, Hang Seng’s Silver Academy helps seniors stay active, connected and confident
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a city that moves fast, it’s easy to miss a quiet reality: many older people are…
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Top US science journals more likely to reject paper by Chinese authors: study
Researchers based in China or having a Chinese surname were far less likely than their US and Canadian counterparts to have papers published in the world’s…
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Transport authorities order probe after crash paralyses traffic on airport link
Hong Kong transport authorities have ordered the operator of a major road link feeding the airport to explain its handling of an accident that paralysed…
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US scientist Elsa Reichmanis defends global collaboration amid scrutiny of science exchange
American materials scientist Elsa Reichmanis, whose pioneering work helped lay part of the foundation for modern semiconductor manufacturing, said scientific…
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China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans
The fallout from Washington’s fresh import ban on foreign robots appears poised to disrupt the American living room, threatening to lock out market-dominating…
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Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?
The United States could be developing underground warfare powers and China should guard against the potential threat to its national security, Chinese think…
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Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says
Hong Kong should integrate specialised intervention services into its youth suicide response strategy, an NGO has said, as the number of minors taking their…
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Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds
Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the…
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New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
Fresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the…
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US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust
US economic growth slowed in the second quarter amid a widening in the trade deficit, but an acceleration in consumer spending and robust business investment…
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Ukraine and 9 European nations form anti-ballistic missile coalition
Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe…
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1 killed in ICE-involved shooting in US
A person was killed on Monday in a shooting involving US immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man was fatally shot by a US…
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US to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington would restore its blockade of Iran and impose fees on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz…
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Pan Jianwei becomes first Chinese scientist to win the top UN basic science prize
Chinese quantum scientist Pan Jianwei has won the United Nations’ top fundamental science prize for his work in quantum computation and communications, Unesco…
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Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules
Dedicated laws designed to fast-track Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project will not override the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, the authorities…
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Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines
A university symposium in Guangzhou has placed the Philippines’ northernmost province of Batanes at the centre of a new argument over history, geography and…
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China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has started building a safety benchmark to evaluate artificial intelligence models, as…
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Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company
Hong Kong’s housing authorities have dismissed online rumours that a government-established company set up to acquire flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court is…
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Taiwan’s new military outsourcing plan: a pragmatic fix or security risk?
Taiwan’s armed forces plan to outsource guard duties at military academies to private security firms in a pilot programme aimed at freeing up limited personnel…
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Iran war is no longer a contest over just the Strait of Hormuz
Early on July 12, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice and struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, the United States launched…