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May 15, 2026
Chinese margin traders raise wagers to record in tech stock rally
Outstanding value of bets passes US$420 billion amid seven-day record run, as investors drive indices to new highs.
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May 15, 2026
‘We’ll be back’: the latest takeaways from the Xi-Trump talks
Chinese and US leaders chat as they stroll through the grounds of Zhongnanhai as Trump again dangles the idea of a ‘G2’.
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May 15, 2026
Tourist arrivals up 10% year on year in April, driven by Hong Kong Sevens
City welcomed 4.21 million visitors in April, taking total in first four months to 18.52 million – 15 per cent higher than in same period la...
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May 15, 2026
Meet Zhou Qunfei: the woman seated between Cook and Musk at China state banquet
The chairwoman of manufacturing giant Lens is one of the country’s richest self-made women, working her way up from Shenzhen’s factory floor...
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May 15, 2026
‘I got really scared’: how the Philippine Senate shoot-out unfolded
Witnesses recount a night of chaos unleashed during an attempt to arrest ICC-wanted Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
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May 15, 2026
Two-time Olympic champion Armand Duplantis kicks off Diamond League season in China
The US-born Swede will be joined by Faith Kipyegon, Karsten Warholm, Letsile Tebogo and Tobi Amusan in a high-octane start to the series.
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May 15, 2026
Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales
US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Mi...
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May 15, 2026
How can Hongkongers make the most of public holidays in 2027?
Residents can take long Easter break with four days’ leave and also enjoy more long weekends, according to authorities’ list of public holid...
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May 15, 2026
Exclusive | Russia’s Putin is heading to China next week, days after Xi-Trump summit
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May 15, 2026
How Hollywood turned China’s Boxer rebellion into a racist Western
55 Days at Peking (1963) paints the historical event as an Orientalist Alamo, while white actors ‘yellowface’ as the main Chinese characters...
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May 15, 2026
China hosts Trump at Temple of Heaven; Rubio’s ‘Maduro look’: 7 highlights
From China’s message to Trump at the Temple of Heaven to a viral sushi parasite clip from Hong Kong, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent...
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May 15, 2026
Hyrox Hong Kong saw dim sum sleds and a dragon boat row-off
Beyond wall balls and the leaderboard, the city’s functional fitness race transformed into a high-energy carnival for racers and spectators.
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May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Why Hong Kong has fallen for the high-octane spectacle of Hyrox
Fuelling the hybrid race’s popularity is its inclusive nature, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, and its festival-like atmos...
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May 15, 2026
Letters | A phone-free policy will work only if students help create it
Readers call on Hong Kong schools to balance setting boundaries with engagement, praise a local production of Bizet’s Carmen, and voice a wi...
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May 15, 2026
Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers
Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says Instructure’s payment is a mishandling of crime and firm should invest in boosting cybersecurity...
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May 15, 2026
From Confucius to Tsinghua: Trump invokes history to anchor China-US future
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May 15, 2026
On This Day | Cathay Pacific debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1986
On this day 40 years ago, the city’s flagship carrier opened to public trading on the stock exchange.
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May 15, 2026
Hong Kong trip vital in ensuring next Chelsea boss makes mark like Jose Mourinho
Ex-keeper Carlo Cudicini anticipating valuable opportunities for two-times European champions’ manager and players at city football festival...
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May 15, 2026
Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding
All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.
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May 15, 2026
How to Style like Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon
The actress took inspiration from the 1990s style icon – recreate the look yourself with the help of Erdem and Ray-Ban.
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May 15, 2026
Why Japan’s ruling party is pushing for radical military spending hike
The ruling party is expected to debate raising outlays to as much as 5 per cent of GDP, in line with that of many Nato members.
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May 15, 2026
Opinion | 3 ways to build Hong Kong’s yacht economy beyond infrastructure
Licensing regulations, Greater Bay Area integration and the vital role of casual boaters need to be included in the discussion.
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May 15, 2026
Elderly woman dies in fire sparked by faulty air-conditioner in Hong Kong flat
Blaze ignited at Yu Tung Court in Tung Chung on Friday morning, with 300 people evacuated.
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May 15, 2026
Singapore doctor jailed over woman’s death during beauty treatment
A judge slammed Chan Bingyi’s ‘deplorable’ choice to hide the truth from the victim’s family and paramedics to protect himself.
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May 15, 2026
Jiuzhang 4.0 computer marks leap in China-US quantum race
China’s new programmable photonic quantum computing prototype, Jiuzhang 4.0, completed a complex calculation in microseconds.
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May 15, 2026
Chinese man earns US$7,400 monthly selling fried rice at market wearing a suit
Stylish 19-year-old attracts customers by striking a variety of poses as he works with his wok, dangles unlit cigarette from his mouth as gi...
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May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Xi-Trump talks live: leaders set to meet again over tea and a working lunch
Key bilateral and global issues on the table during final day of US president’s trip to Beijing.
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May 15, 2026
China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong demand
International hotel chains ride China’s travel rebound, posting gains as domestic demand and inbound flows strengthen.
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May 15, 2026
With proposed FTA, Asean set to be ‘central’ in Canada’s trade diversification
Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing.
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May 15, 2026
China’s marathon boom masks elite competitive performance failings, expert says
Official at Peking University says that improving country’s international standing has to start in a separate, school-based selection system...
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May 15, 2026
Hainan holiday home blends bold design with nature’s serenity
Creative freedom meets functionality in a Haikou home, where convention was inverted, complexity stripped away and nature invited in.
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May 14, 2026
Editorial | Xi-Trump summit in Beijing heralds start of constructive, stable relations
Through the meticulously planned welcome ceremony and Xi Jinping’s remarks, Beijing has emphasised the importance of stable bilateral ties t...
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May 14, 2026
Derek Kwan is so much more than a ‘token Asian’ actor
Raised in Vancouver, actor and filmmaker Derek Kwan is creating and starring in his own projects about the Chinese diaspora.
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May 14, 2026
Hongkongers queue round the clock for new Swatch-Audemars Piguet collection
‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday.
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May 14, 2026
First day of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks ‘positive’, US official says
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May 14, 2026
How duelling US-China legal regimes are leaving firms in ‘impossible’ positions
The US and China are racing to roll out competing sanctions, rules and regulations, leaving firms trapped in a legal Catch-22.
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May 14, 2026
Meet Ella Bright, who plays Hannah Wells in Amazon Prime Video’s Off Campus
Heated Rivalry’s success has seemingly sparked an appetite for hockey romances such as Off Campus – whose leading lady once played a young K...
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May 14, 2026
Cuba calls on US to lift blockade rather than offer aid
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May 14, 2026
Hong Kong parents and schools are rethinking sharing kids’ photos online
‘Sharenting’ can expose children to privacy breaches and identity theft, but schools still use students’ photos as marketing – where is the...
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May 14, 2026
Opinion | What Brics lacks in unity, it makes up for in flexibility
Despite lacking geopolitical alignment, Brics captures a prevailing mood among emerging economies that won’t fade away any time soon.
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May 14, 2026
China restores US beef trade amid Trump-Xi summit, alarming Brazilian exporters
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May 14, 2026
US tourist arrested for allegedly throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian seal
A video of the incident of a coconut-sized rock being hurled towards the animal’s head has drawn widespread condemnation.
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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
US Border Patrol chief resigns, in latest Trump team shake-up
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May 14, 2026
Xi-Trump summit day 1: everything you need to know from the meeting in Beijing
From an elaborate welcome parade to what the two leaders discussed, here is everything you need to know from Xi and Trump’s meeting in Beiji...
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May 14, 2026
US moves to end fraud cases against Asia’s richest person, Gautam Adani
Multiple agencies could soon drop charges against Indian billionaire and resolve investigations into his company.
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May 14, 2026
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