All News
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Opinion | Hong Kong’s economic figures look good but business unease is rising
Hong Kong’s economic recovery is intact, but it would be folly to ignore the rising prices and uncertainty flowing from the Middle East.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this rainy weekend, May 15-17
Check out the Affordable Art Fair, enjoy pickleball and Pilates to the sounds of Justin Bieber or get into the spirit at the Hong Kong Whisk...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China
The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Zac Purton eyes Group One glory in Australia ahead of ride on Romantic Thor in Champions and Chater
Zac Purton will seek his second Group One in Queensland aboard Grafterburners on Saturday before taking the reins on Romantic Thor in the Gr...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Cathay Pacific shortens Hong Kong boarding and gate closure times by 5 minutes
Gates to close 15 minutes before departure from June 1 as airline cites customer feedback prioritising punctuality.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
China’s Silk Road Express, best things to do in Nanjing: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a Hong Kong coach turning parks into gyms to vegetarian omakase in Vancouver, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
High stakes, Low odds: why Trump pardon is unlikely for 1MDB mastermind
The request appears unlikely to succeed because Low has never appeared in a US court, stood trial or accepted responsibility, analysts say.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Hong Kong formally issues buy-back offer letters to Wang Fuk Court homeowners
Letters issued confirming August 31 deadline with the government pledging expedited payouts for owners opting for cash compensation.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
China’s world snooker champion Wu playing ‘perfect’ game, says ex-coach Fung
Fung, who coached the 22-year-old for 13 months in 2024, says youngster is better than other world champions when they were at the same age.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks
With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Plans to lower age bar for cabby health checks delayed to second half of year
‘The government is reviewing the views of various stakeholders to finalise the details,’ spokesman says as series of accidents involving eld...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Lu’u Dan x Bruce Lee collab celebrates Asian masculinity
The collection’s launch on May 14 coincides with AAPI Heritage Month and the release of the brand’s fall/winter 2026 collection, All Bets Ar...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Gender & Diversity | South China Morning Post
Gender & Diversity | South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
China first female expert tree climber, conquers height fears, has thriving career
Former track athlete branches out and excels working at great heights; says women bring special advantages to job.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Malaysian minister rejects claims Chinese nationals ‘freely’ given citizenship
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said the accusations were deliberately spread to confuse the public and inflame tensions.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
China-US summit ‘remarkable’ but is it enough to change relations?
Political scientist Li Cheng says the meetings have importance but they can’t tackle the fundamentals.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Iran’s ‘anti-American’ rhetoric tests India’s balancing act at Brics meeting
Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks the bloc’s backing against US pressure in New Delhi, but India likely to prioritise de-escalation and trade.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Top-rated air cons in Hong Kong vary by 33% in cooling efficiency, watchdog finds
The models tested included seven reverse-cycle air conditioners, while the rest were cooling-only units.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
What to eat in China’s Chengdu, from fiery hotpot to the original mapo tofu
A reflection of Sichuan’s diverse flavours and culinary heritage, Chengdu’s food and drinks scene rewards the adventurous.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Style Edit: Emmanuel Perrin, Panerai CEO, on its watches’ maritime heritage
The brand has long worked with the Italian Navy – resulting in ‘big, tough, functional watches’ that appeal to Sylvester Stallone and Dwayne...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Calls grow to hire locals as graduate jobs decline amid AI, economic pressures
Industry leaders’ remarks come after labour minister said vacancies suitable for university graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to arou...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out | South China Morning Post
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
‘Miraculous’ rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal
Rescuers hoist final survivor into helicopter with just minutes of fuel remaining as a thunderstorm approached.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Dish in Focus: Pasta mista at Dieci
At Dieci, chef Paolo Olivieri turns a peasant dish from Italy into an elevated favourite, mixing fusilli, casarecce, broken spaghetti and mo...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Lead Microsoft AI scientist Li Hongzhi joins China’s Tongji University
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Danish pensioner continues 22-year love affair with China’s Great Wall Marathon
Among the more than 2,000 runners will be 67-year-old Henrik Brandt, who has vowed to keep returning for the event into his 70s.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Xi-Trump summit: the takeaways so far from the first day
The two leaders began the day with an elaborate welcome on the steps of the Great Hall of the People before heading in for talks.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Letters | Hong Kong mediation body shows viable path to conflict resolution
Readers discuss the value of the International Organisation for Mediation, an unintended problem with contactless lift sensors, and Iran’s r...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China
Hundreds of residents joined professional photographers at vantage points near the airport to capture the arrival of the presidential plane.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Review | Nagi Notes: Koji Fukada ponders the meaning of art in wartime
Featuring nuanced performances and beautiful camerawork, Nagi Notes asks what art should mean in the chaotic world we live in.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres high jewellery, unveiled in Saint-Tropez
Celebrities from Shu Qi and Zoe Saldaña to Tilda Swinton attended the event on the French Riviera on Wednesday.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation looking to make deals in China
The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Xi and Trump to sit down for talks on China-US ties and global shocks
Presidents expected to discuss the Iran war, trade, tech and Taiwan, among other points of contention.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
A year after USAID cuts, Philippine development groups struggle as anger lingers
An investigation by several regional media outlets shows USAID was a target of misinformation after Trump froze aid from the agency.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Legal Tales | How China’s Song dynasty beat Wall Street to fiat currency by centuries
Ancient China’s invention of paper money laid the foundations of modern sovereign finance, shaping systems that still influence the global e...
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Opinion | Jimmy Lai case shows press freedom is not a get-out-of-jail-free ticket
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Alibaba shares surge 8% in New York as firm accelerates pivot to AI
Chinese tech giant says revenue from AI-related products has grown by triple-digit levels for 11 consecutive quarters.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
Who is dela Rosa, the ICC-wanted lawmaker holed up in the Philippine Senate?
The ex-police chief, accused by the ICC of crimes in Duterte’s drug war, is evading arrest over the bloody campaign that killed thousands.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
‘Basically a Chinese racket’: how China streaked ahead at a global AI conference
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026
China parent brings son, 12, to work, where he plays with fire, destroys office
Bored youngster picks up lighter and starts burning paper tissues in workplace; staff and firefighters battle to quell flames.
South China Morning Post
May 14, 2026