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October 10, 2025
‘A great sports story’: Glen Powell on new Disney+ series Chad Powers
Powell and co-creator Michael Waldron talk about fresh starts and disguise in this show about a shamed American football player’s redemption...
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October 10, 2025
Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing
Rescuers have been forced to keep their distance by secondary explosions at the military munitions facility.
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October 10, 2025
‘Substantial’ shutdown firings have begun, White House says
Trump is using mass lay-offs to put pressure on his Democrat opponents as the crisis looks set to go into a third week.
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October 10, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to Trump
The Venezuelan opposition leader thanked the US president for his support of her country’s pro-democracy movement.
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October 10, 2025
Kyiv plunged into darkness after Russian strikes on energy grid
Russia said its overnight strikes were in response to Ukraine’s attacks on Russian civilian facilities.
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October 10, 2025
Phoenix Suns shine in Macau as the NBA makes a star-studded return to China
Stars of stage, screen and sports among fans in a packed Venetian Arena treated to an evening of singing, dancing and sparkling basketball.
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October 10, 2025
NBA China Games return as Phoenix Suns surge back to beat Brooklyn Nets in Macau
Chinese international Zeng Fanbo makes Nets debut, but Suns recover to win the first NBA game in China in six years.
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October 10, 2025
Breaking | Trump threatens to cancel meeting with Xi amid rare earth trade clash
The Chinese government has not yet made any official announcement of a meeting, despite Trump announcing it recently.
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October 10, 2025
Hong Kong loan scammers using AI to alter identity card photos, police say
Police arrest 22 people on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and laundering more than HK$190 million.
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October 10, 2025
‘Tit-for-tat response’? Why China unleashed fresh sanction, export curb blitz
Beijing and Washington are ratcheting up sanctions and export controls to gain leverage ahead of crucial negotiations, analysts said.
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October 10, 2025
‘War is over’, but will fragile Gaza ceasefire hold amid deep divisions?
Variables such as Trump’s mercurial nature and Israeli and Palestinian politics may affect the durability of the ceasefire, analysts warn.
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October 10, 2025
Gold fever hits Hong Kong as investors hedge against inflation amid record rally
While many investors diversify their portfolio, others cash in on record high gold prices.
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October 10, 2025
‘Make China buy’: US soybean farmers, tired of trade war ‘blows’, push Trump to act
The US government has promised support for the industry – but farmers still fear missing out on huge Chinese market.
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October 10, 2025
Tesla’s Shanghai factory deliveries hit record as Model Y variant woos buyers
Compared to its 83,192 deliveries in August, the Tesla Shanghai plant posted a 9.2 per cent month-on-month increase.
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October 10, 2025
Man found dead in Hong Kong flat after worried relative calls police
Man, 63, pronounced dead after police find him lying unresponsive in flat at Ching Tin Estate in Tuen Mun.
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October 10, 2025
Trump, 79, to undergo ‘semi-annual physical’ before Middle East trip
The White House says the visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre is routine, despite an April check-up.
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October 10, 2025
China retaliates on port fees, Trump eyes soybean talks: SCMP daily highlights
From Eric Lombard accusing the US and China of killing free trade to the short-lived Qin dynasty, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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October 10, 2025
Over 100 Chinese village officials caught making illegal welfare claims
The case from a single city in Sichuan province highlights the widespread potential for welfare fraud among grass-roots cadres.
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October 10, 2025
Hong Kong police strengthen fight against virtual asset crimes with new task force
Despite a 16 per cent year-on-year decrease in cases to 1,463, financial losses increased 5 per cent, exceeding HK$2.27 billion.
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October 10, 2025
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming makes rare appearance at Shanghai event
One of China’s richest men, Zhang says the Zhichun Innovation Centre in Shanghai continues his focus ‘on talent recruitment and development’...
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October 10, 2025
Opinion | Trump is shaking down US trade partners – in a reverse Marshall Plan
While the post-war plan saw America send money and aid to revive Europe, Trump’s aim is to commandeer funds from Japan, South Korea and the...
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October 10, 2025
SF Express looks at drone deliveries between Hong Kong, 4 mainland China cities
Courier looking at using Hong Kong as a core base and connecting with Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou and Zhuhai.
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October 10, 2025
China’s rare earth export controls add new twist in US chip war, observer says
Xiang Ligang says it appears semiconductor equipment bottlenecks have been largely resolved and he ‘didn’t expect it to happen this fast’.
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October 10, 2025
China hailed as women’s rights role model as global summit nears
Nations look to host country’s ‘inspiring’ leadership on gender equality as global south leaders prepare for future challenges.
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October 10, 2025
China hits out at US proposal to ban Chinese carriers from Russian airspace
Beijing urges US to consider how its policies harm American firms instead of ‘unjustifiably suppressing’ others and burdening global consume...
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October 10, 2025
China’s new rare earth controls will hit global chip supply chain, analysts say
The latest rules require ‘case-by-case approval’ on exports of rare earths for the design and production of advanced semiconductors.
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October 10, 2025
China needs a bigger say in deep-sea mining rules: resources official
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October 10, 2025
Hong Kong to relax plot ratio rules to encourage private urban renewal
Scheme targets older areas in seven districts with bonus plot ratio and land premium vouchers to provide incentives for redevelopment.
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October 10, 2025
Hong Kong lawmakers back Lee’s blueprint, but raise fears over labour imports
City leader pledges to take lawmakers’ views into account while implementing policy blueprint.
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October 10, 2025
ICC denies release to Philippines’ Duterte amid flight risk concerns
Judges ruled Duterte should remain in ICC custody due to flight risk and witness influence fears, despite his health claims.
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October 10, 2025
New schools, hospitals and help for youth as Malaysia unveils record budget
The focus on public well-being underscores the growing pressure on Anwar to win over a sceptical vote base ahead of coming state elections.
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October 10, 2025
Sea of red lights mark the end of China’s ‘super golden week’
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October 10, 2025
Unitree robots from China briefly appear on Walmart, highlighting robotics gap
The listings mark the first time Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots have been featured on a major US retail platform.
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October 10, 2025
Woman, 61, dies after being hit by van in Hong Kong
Fatal accident took place at the junction of Hung To Road and Lai Yip Street in Kwun Tong.
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October 10, 2025
The exhibition where viral robots meet absurdist avatars and dark humour
From VR-driven games to sculptures exploring gender dynamics, Tai Kwun’s largest show yet examines China’s digital transformation.
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October 10, 2025
Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire in effect, as troops begin withdrawal
The announcement came after Palestinians reported heavy shelling on Friday morning in Gaza, hours after Israel’s cabinet approved the ceasef...
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October 10, 2025
Showgirl: Taylor Swift’s best press tour looks so far
Swift is fully embracing the Showgirl vibe, from her David Koma dress and Louboutin platforms on The Graham Norton Show to Aquazzura heels.
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October 10, 2025
‘Baby Gisele Bündchen’? Meet Angelina Kendall, a supermodel in the making
Kendall has already walked runways for Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Loewe, and Stella McCartney raves about her – so who is she?
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October 10, 2025
China camper van man leaves vehicle for strangers to use, creates viral ‘car relay’
‘Idealistic’ motorhome owner hands over keys after running checks on person taking wheel; act of kindness faces mixed reaction on social med...
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October 10, 2025
What’s behind HSBC’s privatisation of Hang Seng Bank?
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October 10, 2025
Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism
US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring about peace in Gaza could improve Washington’s standing in Asia, analysts say.
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October 10, 2025
Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short, at least this time
US president misses out on the prestigious prize amid global controversy and claims of ending seven wars.
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October 10, 2025
Beijing names Taiwanese spy agents, says ‘troll army’ stirring tensions
Taiwanese military intelligence official and media firm carrying out propaganda and sabotage activities, state security ministry says.
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October 10, 2025
Hong Kong ‘two big results’ from second straight Asian Cup finals
Head coach Ashley Westwood eyes early qualification for the 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia, as city team get set for Bangladesh rematch.
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October 10, 2025
Breaking | China launches antitrust probe into US chip giant Qualcomm
The investigation is related to Qualcomm’s acquisition of Israeli vehicle semiconductor company Autotalks.
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October 10, 2025
China hits back at Trump’s port fees with reciprocal charges for US ships
As US readies steep port fees targeting Chinese vessels, Beijing says it will begin levying similar surcharges for American ships next week.
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October 10, 2025
What is royal Thai cuisine? The Hua Hin resort serving food fit for a king
The summer cuisine enjoyed by Thai royalty is celebrated at Devasom Hua Hin Resort, with palace-inspired dishes using the finest ingredients...
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October 10, 2025
Breaking | Venezuela’s Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
There had been persistent speculation about the possibility of the prize going to US President Donald Trump, fuelled in part by Trump himsel...
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October 10, 2025
Is HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout offer good enough for Hang Seng Bank investors?
While the premium for Hang Seng Bank shares is huge, analysts debate if it is a win-win for investors and HSBC’s long-term value.
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October 10, 2025