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July 11, 2026
Beyond Claude Code: the Chinese AI tools poised to benefit after back-door alert
As Beijing flags a security risk in Anthropic software, domestic tech firms are rapidly embracing local alternatives such as ByteDance’s Tra...
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July 11, 2026
Hong Kong may adjust tunnel tolls as traffic surpasses pre-reform peak
Traffic at Western Harbour Crossing jumps 34 per cent to 116,900 vehicles daily, while Cross-Harbour and Eastern Harbour crossings see decli...
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July 11, 2026
Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner inspired by beaten Novak Djokovic, ready for Zverev
Italian aiming to retain crown on Sunday following semi-final dismantling of seven-time champion.
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July 11, 2026
As Typhoon Bavi looms, has China’s investment in flood defences paid off?
Chinese authorities have ramped up spending on disaster prevention in recent years, but some worry local debt levels could hinder the campai...
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July 11, 2026
How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa
Compliance inquiries surge as broad range of industries at risk, spanning mining, banking, telecoms, technology, energy and infrastructure.
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July 11, 2026
Opinion | Panic over China’s missile test is born of Western bias
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July 11, 2026
He watched a tiger drag his relative away. Now Cambodia is bringing them back
While residents worry for their safety, biologists warn the imported animals will simply starve in forests stripped of prey.
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July 11, 2026
Brett Crawford hoping PI Legend can transfer winning all-weather form to Sha Tin turf
Brett Crawford is hoping to see PI Legend transfer his winning form from the all-weather track to the turf when he looks to go back-to-back...
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July 11, 2026
Chinese chip start-up launches 8-inch production line pilot for 2D chips
The company says the production line launch marks a critical step towards China’s drive for tech self-sufficiency.
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July 11, 2026
No public subsidies needed for Pak Shek Kok MTR station: Hong Kong minister
Minister Bernadette Linn says MTR to get development rights for Pak Shek Kok and Ma On Shan sites as government awaits station design and co...
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July 11, 2026
Hong Kong’s Dot Cod restaurant scores big with World Cup screenings
The reopened seafood restaurant has turned early morning World Cup kick-offs into a before-work draw and has plans for further events.
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July 11, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Spain star Lamine Yamal warns France to be afraid for semi-final
European powerhouses set for Dallas meeting after Mikel Merino strikes late to seal Spain victory over Belgium.
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July 11, 2026
Surge in abandoned animals as land cleared for Northern Metropolis development
Pets and guard dogs left to fend for themselves due to lack of government rehoming policy, with animal welfare group’s clinic ‘overwhelmed’.
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July 11, 2026
Hong Kong brace themselves for hostile Chile Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal
City team ready for Vina del Mar encounter with South Americans, with both sides due to do battle again at World Cup in Australia next year.
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July 11, 2026
At Indonesia’s sharia frontier, a complicated love affair with flogging
Rights groups call it torture. Aceh’s residents reveal a more nuanced debate than outrage allows.
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July 11, 2026
Uniform or no uniform: how Hong Kong schools decide on a dress code
When setting uniform policies, schools try to balance tradition and identity with practicality, sustainability and students’ self-expression...
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July 11, 2026
Missiles ‘locked and loaded’: Trump threatens Iran amid calls for his killing
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July 11, 2026
Letters | Hong Kong must resist turning DSE results day into a public spectacle
Readers discuss how schools’ promotional activities could affect student well-being, Hong Kong’s economic prospects, and the basis for Japan...
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July 11, 2026
Expanding AI, chip firms push up rents in Beijing’s hi-tech area
Rents in Zhongguancun edge up slightly as capital’s office market shifts from passive adjustment to structural recovery, Knight Frank says.
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July 11, 2026
Sanctioned but defiant: Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’
Blacklisted by Beijing, a defiant Gilberto Teodoro Jnr demands China ‘get out’ of waters Manila claims.
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July 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China raises emergency preparations
According to the National Meteorological Centre, Bavi regained strength as a severe typhoon at midnight.
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July 11, 2026
Russia & Central Asia: Latest News and Updates
The latest news, politics and current affairs from Russia & Central Asia.
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July 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals new shock to strained energy market
The move sparked price spikes in Europe and the US, threatening agriculture, power and transport amid tightening supply.
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July 11, 2026
World Cup tears, and trials with Son Heung-min: meet Sri Lanka star in Hong Kong
Set to leave city after 3½ years, Waseem Razeek was ball boy for 2006 final between France and Italy; injury ruined own World Cup chance.
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July 11, 2026
Star Market at 7: tech-centric exchange powers China’s innovation rise
Attracting capital behind breakthroughs in frontier fields, the market is a key part of Beijing’s drive for technology self-reliance.
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July 11, 2026
Opinion | How Hong Kong can lead in longevity medicine as silver economy grows
City has unique conditions to be the premier regional hub for longevity research, clinical trials, regulatory approval and capital scaling.
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July 11, 2026
Filipino workers in Hong Kong ‘recruited as surrogates for Central Asian couples’
Consulate investigates alleged human trafficking cases, warns that women have been recruited through social media posts by former helpers.
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July 11, 2026
Malaysia’s Johor votes as government allies turn on each other
About 2.72 million Johoreans are eligible to choose a new state government from 172 candidates fighting across all 56 seats.
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July 11, 2026
China woman graduates from Tsinghua University 17 years after photo there with dad
Daughter’s dream of completing a master’s degree at elite Beijing institution also helps fulfil father’s missed hope as young man.
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July 11, 2026
Inside the mind of a gaokao student in China before facing his result
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
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July 11, 2026
Reflections | A history of Chinese fans and how they kept people cool in summer
Fans have long been used in China for cooling and cooking and as artistic status symbols. We look at the tool’s reinvention over 3,000 years...
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July 11, 2026
As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned AI storm forecasts may be illegal
Online ‘weather enthusiasts’ in China are posting typhoon predictions, prompting criticism from state media.
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July 11, 2026
From Martina to Muchova: all-Czech Wimbledon final continues nation’s rich legacy
Linda Noskova or Karolina Muchova will be third Czech female champion at the All England Club in four years, joining several legends.
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July 11, 2026
Southeast Asia’s scammers’ new disguise? Your leader’s face
The president is asking for your bank details. He isn’t, of course. But the AI wearing his face is.
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July 11, 2026
The best things to do in Hong Kong, July 12-18
Feast on Lakeview Palace’s Jiangnan-inspired dim sum, enjoy happy hour at Qué Pasa, get in touch with your ‘Digital Emotions’ at DX Design H...
South China Morning Post
July 10, 2026
Editorial | MTR station near Science Park will serve city’s ‘superconnector’ goals
First floated in 2021, the project is part of Hong Kong’s innovation hub ambitions, and in its revised form will not affect the government’s...
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong start-ups are closing ‘glaring gap’ in women’s health technology
Meet the Hong Kong innovators who are addressing the needs for women-focused health solutions, from apps to fertility treatment centres.
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July 10, 2026
Editorial | Court ruling gives employers and domestic helpers much to reflect on
If a helper contracts an illness that renders her unable to perform her duties, what options are available that are fair to both the helper...
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July 10, 2026
China accuses US of ignoring Trump, Xi rapport and targeting Chinese firms
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July 10, 2026
Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets
The lawsuit also targets two ex-employees, Tang Yew Tan, now OpenAI’s chief hardware officer, and engineer Chang Liu.
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July 10, 2026
Did Trump’s tariffs paint the US into an economic corner?
The US and China have secured a fragile truce, but analysts warn Washington’s protectionist pivot marks a structural shift likely to last.
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July 10, 2026
Meet Camryn D’Aloia, the low-profile girlfriend of Dave Portnoy
The multimillionaire founder of Barstool Sports has dismissed their 22-year age gap and has been spotted with her at NBA and WNBA games.
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July 10, 2026
As I see it | How the New Left won the battle of ideas for 21st-century China
Their revisionism challenges the neoliberal perspective which treats Maoist command economics and Deng-era capitalist reforms as diametrical...
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July 10, 2026
Scare Force One? Security questions swirl over Trump’s new plane
The Secret Service advised the US president to switch from the luxury jet gifted by Qatar to an older aircraft, reports say.
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July 10, 2026
Explainer: Ice cream, gelato, sorbet and granita
Chefs and ice cream makers break down how fat, sugar and air content shape various frozen desserts, from dense gelato to fluffy soft serve.
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July 10, 2026
Middle Eastern perfumes are trending, led by Lattafa and Mona Kattan’s Kayali
From TikTok Shop to legacy houses, oud has gone mainstream – with Gucci, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Tom Ford all launching dedicated colle...
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July 10, 2026
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe
A staunch Brexiteer, Widdecombe was known for her bluntness and socially conservative views even before she became a Reform UK spokeswoman.
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July 10, 2026
Royal rift: King Charles hosts Prince Harry and family for first time in years
The reunion had seemed in doubt after Harry’s family was denied security protection and Buckingham Palace withdrew an offer for him to stay.
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July 10, 2026
Renewed US-China AI dialogue serves US security interests: former officials
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July 10, 2026