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January 8, 2026
Britain’s Alpine ski star aiming to win first medal at Winter Olympics
Dave ‘Rocket’ Ryding learned to ski on plastic matting in northwest England surrounded by sheep, much to the astonishment of his rivals.
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January 8, 2026
Japan zoo makes workers mimic pandas after 4 bears return to China, launches fan club
‘Bizarre’ caged activity compared to ‘avant-garde theatre’ as animal park tries to cement passion for pandas amid Sino-Japanese tension.
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January 8, 2026
‘Odious debt’: why China is at risk of painful losses in post-Maduro Venezuela
China has lent Venezuela tens of billions of dollars in recent decades. But Caracas could simply declare those obligations void, analysts sa...
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January 8, 2026
Cambodia dissolves accused scam tycoon Chen Zhi’s Prince Bank
The central bank said the lender has been ‘suspended from providing new banking services, including accepting deposits and providing credit’...
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong bookstore owner pleads not guilty to using shop as unregistered school
Pong Yat-ming to be tried for violating Education Ordinance by hosting a Spanish class at his bookstore, Book Punch, in April last year.
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January 8, 2026
Ex-Bar head Victor Dawes named lead counsel in deadly Hong Kong fire inquiry
Dawes topped list of five lawyers appointed as counsel for Independent Committee probing Tai Po fire, according to document seen by the Post...
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January 8, 2026
Is 12 too young? Rare matricide case tests Indonesia’s juvenile justice system
The girl, often threatened with a knife by her mother, was inspired to use one after playing online games and watching anime, police say.
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January 8, 2026
Deadly clashes in Aleppo shatter Syria’s fragile peace as thousands flee
Fierce fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led SDF exposes the failure of a year-long plan to merge the two militaries...
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January 8, 2026
North Korea’s Kim set to grab nuclear security blanket after Venezuela operation
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January 8, 2026
Cruz backs Bolt to boost Mile claims on Sunday: ‘He’s got a good chance’
Tony Cruz’s bid for a remarkable eighth victory in the Classic Mile will ramp up on Sunday and the legendary horseman is confident Beauty Bo...
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong police searching for mainland Chinese man, 47, missing for 3 days
Force says Ye Zhihui last seen at Tai Au Mun in Tseung Kwan O on Monday.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong’s Starry Lee secures Legco presidency after 5-vote win over Ronick Chan
Lee receives 47 votes, succeeding Andrew Leung, who stepped down after choosing not to seek re-election in last month’s Legco poll.
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January 8, 2026
‘Umami, salty, stinky’: how 3 flavours define China’s Ningbo cuisine
We go on a culinary journey through Ningbo with the people behind Yong Fu Hong Kong to discover the region’s punchy and pungent flavours.
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January 8, 2026
China seeks ‘safe and reliable’ AI supply as global tech race heats up
Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector.
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January 8, 2026
US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE risk a split in Middle East over competing visions
A ‘new order’ is emerging as Abu Dhabi-backed separatist allies clash with pro-Riyadh governments in the region.
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January 8, 2026
Hongkongers shiver as winter monsoon drives temperatures down to 5.9 degrees
But forecaster says chill will ease on Saturday, with mercury set to climb to daytime high of 21 degrees.
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January 8, 2026
Letters | What US military action in Venezuela looks like to Southeast Asia
Readers discuss the possible repercussions of the Venezuela raid, and water supplies management in Hong Kong.
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January 8, 2026
Lenovo unveils new AI agent, Nvidia tie-up in glitzy show at CES 2026
The AI agent forms part of Lenovo’s ‘hybrid AI’ strategy that targets both consumer and enterprise markets.
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January 8, 2026
China sends 0.1-second blackout recovery tech to protect grids in 12 nations
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January 8, 2026
Alleged scam billionaire Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China
Chen, who has also been charged by the US with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering, was among three Chinese transferred on Tuesday.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong Economy: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong economy news including annual budget, MPF pensions, retail and transport.
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January 8, 2026
Trump invites Colombia’s president to White House after threat of military strike
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January 8, 2026
Malaysia arrests ex-army chief and his wives in corruption investigation
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan’s arrest marks the latest escalation in a widening probe into military contract tenders.
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January 8, 2026
Why investors continue betting on Southeast Asia amid global tensions
The region’s young labour force, rapid urbanisation and emergence as a tech hotspot have made it attractive to investors, analysts say.
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January 8, 2026
New Year rally in Hong Kong stocks recedes as investors brace for China data
Lack of fresh catalysts prompts investors to hold off on further bets, with data on producer and consumer prices due on Friday.
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January 8, 2026
As Beijing targets Tokyo over Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?
Japanese control of chemical used in semiconductors could prove significant, analysts say.
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January 8, 2026
Style Edit: Celebrating Richard Mille’s women’s collections
The RM 07-01 and RM 037 models showcase the brand’s trademark technical expertise as much as their bejewelled artistic flourishes.
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January 8, 2026
Hang Seng Bank shareholders set to back HSBC’s privatisation plan for Hong Kong lender
HSBC, which already owns 63 per cent of Hang Seng Bank, requires backing from at least 75 per cent of independent shareholders.
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January 8, 2026
3 Chinese AI, robotics stocks gain in Hong Kong debuts
Zhipu AI, Iluvatar CoreX and Edge Medical raised US$1.2 billion in their IPOs.
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January 8, 2026
Legal Tales | What happens in Hong Kong’s top court, hidden amid the city’s winter wonderland
It may be used as a canvas for Christmas projections, but the building houses independently appointed judges who uphold and develop the city...
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January 8, 2026
Opinion | How China’s history links military strength to fighting corruption
Lessons from the first Sino-Japanese War in 1895 shape Beijing’s drive to build a PLA defined by not just advanced weapons, but also institu...
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January 8, 2026
On This Day | Netflix launches in Hong Kong in 2016 – from the SCMP archive
Ten years ago, Netflix officially entered Hong Kong with a ‘limited’ catalogue amid talk of being a threat to local pay TV service providers...
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January 8, 2026
DeepSeek to customise namesake chatbot for Italian users following probe
The firm agrees to a package of commitments, including tackling AI model ‘hallucination’ issues, with the Italian Competition Authority.
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January 8, 2026
‘Hold on tight’: China woman wins 22 pig-catching contests, biggest hog weighs 73kg
31-year-old who excelled at tug of war, shot-put in her youth is top exponent of pinning down swine; says technique relies on speed.
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January 8, 2026
Exclusive | Hong Kong watchdog probes privacy risks to early users of popular mobile wallet
One of Hong Kong’s largest e-payment apps, PayMe serves more than 100,000 local and online merchants, from retail shops to taxis across city...
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January 8, 2026
Chinese biotechs strike a record US$136 billion in out-licensing deals in 2025
Chinese drug makers signed 157 out-licensing deals with global pharmaceutical firms last year versus 94 a year earlier.
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January 8, 2026
On the Menu | Is 2026 the year of the cabbage? How the vegetable is being hailed online
Overcooked and underappreciated in many countries, cabbage has been identified by Pinterest as an emerging food trend this year.
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January 8, 2026
South Korea’s conservatives attempt break from Yoon with martial law apology
Yoon Suk-yeol’s former ruling party has offered a belated mea culpa, but critics see the move as nothing more than a cynical election ploy.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series
Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.
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January 7, 2026
Trump calls for US$1.5 trillion in military spending, citing ‘dangerous times’
The remarks come as the US president eyes Greenland and says he’s open to operations in Colombia, while Rubio warns Cuba is ‘in trouble’.
South China Morning Post
January 7, 2026
China Vanke offshore creditors face near wipeout in Barclays worst-case scenario
British bank warns recoveries could fall below 1 per cent as restructuring priorities and access to assets remain uncertain.
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January 7, 2026
Trump pulls US out of dozens of international organisations, UN agencies
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January 7, 2026
What to know about Back to the Past, record-breaking new Hong Kong film
Back to the Past is the talk of Hong Kong after smashing local box office records. Here’s what to know about the movie starring Louis Koo.
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January 7, 2026
Editorial | High-speed rail link helps keep Hong Kong on track for economic recovery
While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travel...
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January 7, 2026
Cadillac have no illusions of F1 task ahead, but they’re ‘up for the challenge’
Team principal Graeme Lowdon says objective is not just to establish a team, but to be competitive quickly and to ‘go forward’.
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January 7, 2026
Editorial | Long-term housing for Tai Po fire survivors requires flexible approach
With some affected residents having to find new accommodation this month, the government must advance work on long-term arrangements.
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January 7, 2026
Bye-bye bags: 4 best under-eye patches for dark circles and wrinkles
Chanel, Augustinus Bader, Rare Beauty and 111Skin have patch-perfect solutions to dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness.
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January 7, 2026
How will China react in 2026 as Korean peninsula arms race heats up?
Seoul’s calls for Chinese mediation seen to underscore Beijing’s central role in preserving stability between two Koreas.
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January 7, 2026
Opinion | As denuclearisation stalls, China will shape stability on Korean peninsula
South Korean leader’s Beijing visit makes clear need to manage inter-Korean tensions and establish stability en route to denuclearisation.
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January 7, 2026