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May 19, 2026
From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s jibes at Trump are hit in China
The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users.
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May 19, 2026
French Open: Sinner primed for career grand slam in absence of Alcaraz
Italian could become ninth man to complete set of all majors, emulating his great Spanish rival, who achieved feat at Australian Open.
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May 19, 2026
Philippine navy’s ‘aspirational’ middle power claim comes under scrutiny
The navy based its assessment partly on regional partners admiring its newer ships that were deployed in recent joint exercises.
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May 19, 2026
Iran hosts mass weddings for couples volunteering for wartime sacrifice
The ceremonies, involving hundreds of couples in several major squares in Tehran, were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.
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May 19, 2026
China and US to hold dialogue on AI governance, Beijing confirms
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May 19, 2026
AMD meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism on US AI chips
‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say.
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May 19, 2026
MTR Corp on track to complete new Tung Chung West station by first half of 2027
The MTR Corporation says it will complete tunnel boring by September and most of Tung Chung West station by first half of 2027.
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May 19, 2026
How Colony features a new kind of zombie to reflect modern fears
Director Yeon Sang-ho of Train to Busan fame explains how AI and social media anxiety inspired the zombies in his new horror film.
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May 19, 2026
China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining in South Africa
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced Fang’s death, confirming an SCMP report in March.
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May 19, 2026
AI | AI infrastructure investment bubble unlikely to burst by 2027: Macquarie
Investors are piling money into AI technologies – but revenues still have a long way to catch up, Macquarie’s Viktor Shvets says.
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May 19, 2026
Non-traditional bidder tops property giants in Tung Chung HK$1.6b land auction
Able Engineering outperforms analyst forecasts to secure a residential parcel that can fit nearly 1,000 units, and the win is seen reflectin...
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May 19, 2026
South Korea’s Lee hails ‘deep friendship’ as he hosts Japan’s Takaichi in hometown
The talks in Andong, a city famous for its centuries-old folk village, come after the two met in Takaichi’s hometown of Nara in January.
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
DeepSeek adds former Jane Street engineer to harness team amid agentic AI push
Move underscores start-up’s efforts to build harnesses – software that turns an AI model into a functional and autonomous AI agent.
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May 19, 2026
Indonesia’s rupiah sinks to record low as Prabowo shrugs off rout fears
Critics reject claims that ordinary Indonesians will not suffer, pointing to a heavy dependence on imports for daily necessities.
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May 19, 2026
Chinese carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties
The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise.
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May 19, 2026
On This Day | In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong
On this day in 1961, a typhoon that hit the city injured around 20 led to four – two women and two children – being killed.
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May 19, 2026
Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion – but is it feasible?
Business leaders back deeper bilateral energy trade after the US president floated new agreements in Beijing, but analysts question commerci...
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May 19, 2026
Why brands are adding bejewelled cufflinks to their menswear repertoires
Maisons including Dior, Graff, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are crafting them in gold and adding diamonds and pearls.
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May 19, 2026
Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academia
Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised.
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May 19, 2026
Meet new Hollywood scream queen Inde Navarrette, from Obsession
The young actress drew inspiration for her breakout performance from scream queen role models Mia Goth in Pearl and Toni Collette in Heredit...
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May 19, 2026
Mango founder’s son arrested over father’s mountain death plunge in Spain
Jonathan Andic and his two sisters are the main owners of Mango following the death of their father, Isak, during a hiking trip in 2024.
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May 19, 2026
WHO warns of ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak
Deaths and cases surge in eastern DR Congo as rare Ebola strain spreads.
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May 19, 2026
Bodies of 2 Italian divers recovered from ‘well inside’ Maldives underwater cave
The bodies of all four missing divers were found ‘pretty much together’ deep inside the third segment of an underwater cave.
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May 19, 2026
Does China’s rapid chipmaking expansion threaten the global AI memory chip boom?
Rising Chinese output and shifting investment patterns may weigh on the semiconductor sector’s outlook, Samsung adviser says.
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May 19, 2026
More than a missile? Why the Philippines wants Japan’s old Type 88
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May 19, 2026
Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris | South China Morning Post
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May 19, 2026
‘People got crazy’: Swatch’s US$400 Royal Pop watch and drop-culture madness
After the Audemars Piguet x Swatch watch launched to ‘mosh pit’ vibes from Europe to Asia, buyers are being assured there’s no shortage.
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May 19, 2026
AI | China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for energy storage, AI boom
Company says its orders are booked through the first half of 2027 as it plans to increase production volume by 50 per cent next year.
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May 19, 2026
Why Elon Musk’s post spotlighting Chinese infrastructure has reignited a debate
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May 19, 2026
Fake news campaigns in Indonesia linked to military, Prabowo’s party: Amnesty
Amnesty’s findings reflect growing concerns that Indonesia is backsliding towards army rule under former special forces commander Prabowo.
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May 19, 2026
Review | Fjord: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve anchor ice-cold child welfare drama
Fjord, set in a remote Norwegian village with stunning backdrops, explores a religious couple’s clash with Norway’s Child Protection Service...
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May 19, 2026
Hong Kong lifts resale curbs for displaced Tai Po fire victims under buy-back plan
Displaced owners can sell replacement flats anytime and get two-year vouchers to buy second-hand subsidised housing.
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May 19, 2026
Alibaba teases new Qwen previews, highest-ranking Chinese AI models on Arena
The tech giant released previews of new models of its flagship artificial intelligence, which scored well on a crowdsourced platform.
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May 19, 2026
Opinion | Quantum IPO wave is a milestone. It should also come with a warning
Like with the dotcom bubble, investors are piling into companies exploring technologies with a commercial future that is not yet clear.
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May 19, 2026
Ex-HSBC banker acquitted of assaulting wife amid divorce battle
Kenneth Tung, who previously led bank’s financial sponsors group in Asia-Pacific, also awarded legal costs.
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May 19, 2026
Chinese premier urges faster, broader adoption of AI in advanced manufacturing
Premier Li Qiang says boosting AI-powered manufacturing can help drive new growth for the economy.
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May 19, 2026
Zheng Qinwen crashes out of women’s top 50, faces tough French Open singles draw
Unseeded Zheng could get Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek in the first round. World No 32 Wang Xinyu now China’s highest-ranked player.
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May 19, 2026
Air con repairman dies after falling from 11th floor of Kowloon City building
Source says man, 38, did not wear protective gear and police have contacted Labour Department to conduct investigation at housing estate.
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May 19, 2026
China will ‘actively’ help to resolve international conflicts, ex-diplomat says
Han Zhiqiang also highlights Hong Kong’s role as ‘bridge’ and importance of new mediation body in strengthening international rule of law.
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May 19, 2026
Hong Kong stars Nick Cheung and William Chan join wave of upmarket home sales
Celebrity deals highlight strengthening recovery in luxury property market after transactions more than double in first quarter.
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May 19, 2026
China’s Moonshot AI moves to unwind offshore structure in IPO pursuit: sources
Beijing-based unicorn tells shareholders it will dismantle VIE model as regulators tighten oversight, as shift may signal new era for foreig...
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May 19, 2026
Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties ahead of China visit hot on Trump’s heels
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May 19, 2026
Jerry Chau looks to extend Tony Cruz Award lead with strong book of rides at Happy Valley
Jerry Chau Chun-lok will look to extend his Tony Cruz Award lead on Wednesday night at Happy Valley with a strong book of rides that include...
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May 19, 2026
Can Malaysia’s PM afford a snap poll as the fuel bill burns?
With his coalition crumbling and former allies defecting, Malaysia’s prime minister has a fast-narrowing window to secure a fresh mandate.
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Ancient China elites cooled off with ice, water fans; folks used bamboo pillows
Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
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May 19, 2026
Standard Chartered bets on Hong Kong as it raises long-term earnings goals
Bank refines 2030 profit plans, citing city’s role as a superconnector in wealth and global capital flows, with automation trimming costs.
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May 19, 2026
Chinese companies in Hungary scramble to adjust to post-Orban era
BYD tells builders of Hungarian factory to abide by labour laws as new government adopts stricter approach to foreign investment.
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May 19, 2026