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January 8, 2026
Core team of Chinese researchers behind AI model R1 remains intact: DeepSeek
The 18 core scientists behind R1 continue to power the start-up’s AI ambitions and capabilities amid growing anticipation of a new release.
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January 8, 2026
5 student unions at Chinese University of Hong Kong disband within a year
Lee Woo Sing College’s student union is latest group at university to cease operations.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules
Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.
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January 8, 2026
Bublik ready to battle Shang in Hong Kong heat with tennis semi-final on line
Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik takes straight sets win at Victoria Park and says he loves city’s hot weather.
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January 8, 2026
Opinion | Why US move against Maduro unlikely to drive China from Latin America
By signalling how far it will go to defend its interests in Venezuela, the US might have intensified conflicts closer to home rather than re...
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January 8, 2026
‘Where is the ceasefire?’: Israeli gunfire kills 11-year-old in Gaza ‘safe zone’
Despite the agreement, Israel has killed 424 people since the ceasefire started nearly three months ago.
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January 8, 2026
What will top the agenda when Canada’s Mark Carney heads to China?
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January 8, 2026
China says US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker breached international law
The vessel and another one taken in the Caribbean have been accused of trying to evade US sanctions on Venezuelan oil.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$18 million of suspected ketamine in baby car seats
Syndicate employed ‘ingenious’ methods to hide drugs in car seats shipped in two containers from Netherlands and Spain, officers say.
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January 8, 2026
Malaysia drops corruption probe into PM Anwar’s deputy, Ahmad Zahid
Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence to charge Ahmad Zahid, whose party is crucial to maintaining PM Anwar’s parliamentary majority.
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January 8, 2026
Proportion of overweight, obese Hongkongers up more than 5% since 2018: study
Experts advise use of properly prescribed GLP-1 drugs despite their popularity after endorsements by Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey and other cele...
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January 8, 2026
‘Leading us down a pretty dark path’: AI under the spotlight at CES 2026
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is among many at CES 2026 shining a light on both the positive and negative ways AI is affecting entertainment.
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January 8, 2026
Malaysian football body reinstates ‘only negligent’ chief over forgery scandal
Fifa has punished FAM further over the use of fake documents to let 7 foreign-born players represent Malaysia by nullifying 3 matches.
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January 8, 2026
Viral video of bare hands in drinks gets milk tea shop closed
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong always feels like ‘dream start’ to tennis season, China’s Shang says
Jerry Shang powers to straight sets win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach quarter-finals for third year running.
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January 8, 2026
South Korea’s proposed foreign crime bill sparks xenophobia fears
Critics say a bill to publish crime stats on foreign nationals stigmatises immigrants and ignores data showing their lower crime rates.
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January 8, 2026
Accused scam billionaire Chen Zhi extradited to China
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January 8, 2026
TCM firms eye Hong Kong IPOs to fuel global expansion
Over the past year, 34 innovation and technology, life and health science companies set up or expanded their operations in Hong Kong.
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January 8, 2026
ICE officer shoots woman dead in US immigration operation
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January 8, 2026
Malaysian military in firing line over procurement cartel claims
The detention of senior figures in the anti-corruption probe is ‘highly significant and rare’ in Malaysia’s defence history, analysts say.
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January 8, 2026
Man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly doxxing peer in industry chat groups
Both the arrestee, 46, and victim are in the cross-boundary vehicle business.
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January 8, 2026
China semiconductor expert suggests vigilance in buying Nvidia’s H200 AI chips
The US has an inconsistent stance on advanced chips, alternating between limited easing and renewed pressure, Wei Shaojun says.
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January 8, 2026
Meet Taylen Biggs, the 12-year-old influencer who interviews celebrities
The fashion prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers was only 18 months old when she modelled for the Kardashians’ kids clothing line – an...
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January 8, 2026
Dish in Focus: Sicilian artisanal busiate at Tosca di Angelo
Southern Italian soul meets Hong Kong’s skyline atop The Ritz-Carlton, in this coastal classic turned elegant signature.
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January 8, 2026
China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert
Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements...
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong politician Bunny Chan buys Stanley homes for US$40 million
Businessman and National People’s Congress deputy gets nine-unit property at a 44 per cent discount, says market has bottomed out.
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January 8, 2026
Uniform justice? Why Philippine military expelled a lawmaker but not VP Duterte
Sources said legal ambiguity and political risk shaped how the armed forces handled two high-profile reservist cases.
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January 8, 2026
Hongkonger, 61, remanded for allegedly posting seditious content on Facebook
Retiree allegedly shared seditious statements and images on social media platform from March 26, 2024 to November 29, 2025.
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January 8, 2026
China’s Zheng Qinwen out of Australian Open, says not fit enough to compete
Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition.
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January 8, 2026
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Is your luck in?
A fortune-teller gives Year of the Fire Horse predictions for careers, relationships and more, plus lucky numbers, colours and elements.
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January 8, 2026
China launches Woody Island fresh food link as disputed Paracels hub expands
Meat and produce to be supplied daily to Sansha supermarkets as Beijing bolsters infrastructure in contested South China Sea archipelago.
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January 8, 2026
Fear grips Malaysian city of Klang after string of gang shootings
A former MP blames the deadly violence on a resurgence in gang wars and criminal rings recruiting young boys to protect their territory.
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January 8, 2026
Macroscope | Chinese stocks could be biggest winner of Venezuela fallout
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January 8, 2026
My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face
The decision to bench Luke Ferraris from My Wish ahead of his tilt at the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) later this month is one that I ca...
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January 8, 2026
Review | The Thing with Feathers: Benedict Cumberbatch carries moving tale of grief
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sam Spruell star in this touching drama about a father struggling to bring up his two boys after his wife dies.
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January 8, 2026
Chinese team unveils world’s most efficient e-waste gold recovery tech
New method can extract precious metals from old mobile phones, computers and home appliances in less than 20 minutes.
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January 8, 2026
China says US trade war, tech curbs have spurred ‘independent innovation’
In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing.
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January 8, 2026
Ankara anchor: Malaysia finds Turkey ‘reliable friend’ in stormy global waters
Trump’s tariffs and actions in Venezuela are causing the Global South to look for less mercurial partners, analysts say.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong ombudsman raises concerns over repeated landslides on man-made slopes
Since 2008, most cases of repeated landslides are either not included in monitoring programme or deemed relatively low priority, ombudsman s...
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong parents lose faith in Nestle after product recall over possible toxins
Some parents claim their children fell ill after consuming affected products, while others call for Nestle’s other formula batches to be scr...
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January 8, 2026
Breaking | China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech concerns
Probe comes amid concerns the deal could breach tech export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore.
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January 8, 2026
Women tattoo artists, history behind viral Adidas jacket: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s r...
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January 8, 2026
Women tattoo artists, history behind viral Adidas jacket: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s r...
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January 8, 2026
Singapore’s ex-PM says US raid in Venezuela is worrying for small countries
The city state has always made its stance clear on such issues, such as when it opposed the US invasion of Grenada in 1983, the ex-PM says.
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January 8, 2026
Dose of uncertainty: experts wary of AI health tech gadgets at CES trade show
Technology and health experts question the accuracy of these products and warn of data privacy issues.
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January 8, 2026
Drivers show up at Hong Kong licensing offices despite end of walk-in service
Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck.
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January 8, 2026
Think platinum trumps gold? The Rolex Day-Date proves you wrong
Gold is more desirable than platinum in the jewellery market, and is worth more – so why is the platinum version of this watch more expensiv...
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January 8, 2026
Mother of 3 killed by ICE was a devout Christian and poet
An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her car shortly after she dropped off her 6-year-old son at school.
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January 8, 2026
Nearly 94% of Malaysians who renounced citizenship chose Singapore, data shows
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January 8, 2026