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May 18, 2026
Hong Kong court confiscates HK$674,860 from 3 defendants in terrorism trial
High Court declared money raised by ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ constituted terrorist property under ordinance.
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May 18, 2026
Law and Crime: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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May 18, 2026
India has 1.42 billion people – but some Modi allies want bigger families
India’s fertility rate has been dropping, prompting states to advocate for more babies with cash incentives.
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May 18, 2026
China’s AMEC semiconductor technology now an industry standard, founder says
In an interview airing on CCTV on Sunday, the head of one of China’s leading semiconductor makers said its technology has been adopted by ov...
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May 18, 2026
Frankie Lor mulling change of tactics with Numbers as he gets set for Champions and Chater test
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is contemplating a change of tactics for his stable star Numbers when he tackles Sunday’s Group One Champions and Chate...
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May 18, 2026
Hong Kong should issue travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak: expert
Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African ci...
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May 18, 2026
Massive ‘last titan’ dinosaur fossil in Thailand is largest found in Southeast Asia | South China Morning Post
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
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May 18, 2026
‘Occupational bug’: Stressed China surgeon goes viral over 150kg weight, bad diet
Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.
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May 18, 2026
Review | Hope: director Na Hong-jin of The Wailing fame returns with a monster mess
A promising beginning and strong performances are not enough to save Hope from being a messy spectacle with woeful CGI monsters.
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May 18, 2026
Rare earth breakthrough in China’s icy northeast
A new type of deposit in Heilongjiang and Jilin promises easier, cheaper mining than in southern clay-rich areas, say scientists.
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May 18, 2026
‘Lives are cheap here’: Thailand reels from deadly Bangkok train crash
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May 18, 2026
Where to eat in Singapore, from hawker centres to Michelin restaurants
With a blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisines, and a huge choice of fresh produce and spices, the Lion City is a culinary dream.
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May 18, 2026
Train driver in deadly Bangkok train-bus crash charged with negligence | South China Morning Post
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May 18, 2026
Rising star to global icon: who could be the 2026 World Cup’s breakout player?
Five contenders from Argentina, France, England, Brazil and Spain have the opportunity to become football’s next superstar.
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May 18, 2026
Trump’s China trip assessed, South Korea’s AI problem: 5 weekend reads
From how Trump’s trip to Beijing measured up to South Korea’s deepfake epidemic, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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May 18, 2026
Man dies after being hit, trapped under taxi in Hong Kong, driver arrested
Accident marks city’s second fatal crash involving a taxi in less than one week.
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May 18, 2026
Chinese tech giants race to dominate AI-powered digital gateways
The integration of agentic AI with sites like Taobao and JD.com is reshaping shopping, but the bigger promise is an agent within WeChat.
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May 18, 2026
Chinese tech stocks buck regional trend, regain momentum after Xi-Trump meeting
Despite sell-offs in the Asia-Pacific region, investors continue to bet that China’s technology stocks will extend their blistering run.
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May 18, 2026
North Korea to turn southern border into ‘impregnable fortress’
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May 18, 2026
Letters | Hong Kong must strengthen its banking system against scams
Readers call for stronger systemic defences as technology evolves, and no let-up in efforts to combat illegal betting ahead of the World Cup...
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May 18, 2026
Review | Paper Tiger: Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson lead dark gangster movie
Director James Gray returns to his mob roots in this film about two brothers who fall foul of the Russian mafia in New York. Also stars Mile...
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May 18, 2026
China unveils world’s first germ resistant titanium-copper medical implant
Scientists around the world have been trying to master the techniques needed to produce the innovative material.
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May 18, 2026
‘Younger and younger’: Singapore softens approach to first-time drug abusers
First-time abusers who turn themselves in will avoid detention under new rules. The youngest offender arrested this year was just 12.
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May 18, 2026
Style Edit: Brunello Cucinelli’s Mediterranea high summer capsule collection
Shell motifs, Zabaione Yellow and broderie anglaise define a sun-drenched women’s and men’s collection for high summer 2026.
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May 18, 2026
Breaking | China’s economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell.
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May 18, 2026
Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape
The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired...
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May 18, 2026
Style Edit: Christie’s Hong Kong Luxury Week features a jadeite masterpiece
The week of sales coincides with the house’s 40th anniversary in the region and puts stand-out wines, handbags and watches in the spotlight.
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May 18, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as NBA MVP
First guard to win consecutive awards since Steph Curry and 14th player in league history with back-to-back titles.
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May 18, 2026
Resilient economy lifts Chinese banks, but property debt drags, experts say
Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists.
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May 18, 2026
Opinion | ‘My way or the highway’ is no way to make informed policy for Hong Kong
Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year...
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May 18, 2026
Hong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi
Earthquake struck Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am, according to mainland Chinese media.
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May 18, 2026
Could China limit Japanese airlines’ access to its airspace as ties sour?
Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan.
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May 18, 2026
French bulldog in China that collects plastic bottles faces animal-abuser threats
‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.
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May 18, 2026
What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?
Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years...
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May 18, 2026
How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?
The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues.
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May 18, 2026
Mainland Chinese demand for Hong Kong homes grows on yuan gains and rising rents
Purchases climb to a two-year high in April as mainland Chinese buyers pile into new launches, drawn by rental yields and yuan’s strength.
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May 18, 2026
Worst team in Hong Kong’s top flight could still avoid drop, but boss gets sack
Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season.
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May 18, 2026
UAE ditches oil for AI to build a ‘bridge’ to the Global South
With its Opec era over, the Gulf state has big post-war ambitions for Africa and beyond, bolstered by elite Nvidia chip deliveries.
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May 18, 2026
Meet Anchalika Kijkanakorn, the Thai hotelier redefining luxury resorts through wellness and meaningful travel
The founder of Thailand’s Akaryn Hotel Group on the joys of solo travel and being ahead of the sustainability curve as a pioneer of boutique...
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May 17, 2026
White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots
In a video appearance, Trump read a Bible passage in which God says he will ‘heal their land’ if people ‘turn from their wicked ways’.
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May 17, 2026
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks
An Islamic Jihad commander and his teenage daughter are among the dead, authorities said, as Israel continues to strike in southern Lebanon.
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May 17, 2026
Editorial | US must ensure equal legal protection for all scholars, including Chinese
The wave of accusations by federal authorities appears to fit a pattern of official harassment unbecoming of a science powerhouse.
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May 17, 2026
Being optimistic can lower dementia risk by 15%, Harvard study finds
Experts explain why optimism is beneficial for brain health and how to cultivate a more positive mindset.
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May 17, 2026
Americans in DR Congo may have been exposed to Ebola, US media reports
US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention plans to deploy additional staff to the affected countries and provide technical support.
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May 17, 2026
Editorial | Hong Kong mediation body’s successful case resolution will be first of many
Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital.
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May 17, 2026
Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan
Regardless of the meeting’s outcome, the trend towards resolution of the Taiwan question won’t change, according to the Tsinghua academic.
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May 17, 2026
Military jets’ crew safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, Navy says
The 2 jets with 4 crew collided ‘while performing an aerial demonstration’ during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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May 17, 2026
Opinion | Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services?
The administration’s views on how to best regulate ride-hailing are mostly sound, with one glaring exception.
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May 17, 2026
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni meets victims of Modena car incident
On Saturday a 31-year-old Italian man of Moroccan heritage hit several people before crashing into a shop window, colliding with a woman.
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May 17, 2026