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January 7, 2026
Trump plots to buy Greenland, as Nato ally Denmark seethes
The US president has repeatedly refused to rule out using force to seize the Arctic island, but his team says the first option is diplomacy.
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January 7, 2026
BYD’s win, Tesla’s defeat, Ford’s pivot: the widening gap in US-China EV markets
From wavering policy to cost gaps, analysts say decades of state backing have given China a decisive edge over US rivals.
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January 7, 2026
ICE agent shoots woman dead during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Authorities say the woman tried to ram officers with her vehicle, but the city’s mayor says the shooting was ‘reckless’ and unnecessary.
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January 7, 2026
Breaking | US won’t rule out pressuring Venezuela to curb China, Russia ties
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says ‘western hemisphere and American dominance’ will continue under Trump administration in Venezuela.
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January 7, 2026
US Economy, Trade & Business: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
As the country with the biggest economy in the world, the US has immense influence on global trade. Find out the latest on the American econ...
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January 7, 2026
Canada’s Carney to visit China, as Trump tariffs hurt US ties
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January 7, 2026
AI deepfakes flood social media after dramatic US raid on Maduro
Fake images of Venezuela’s abducted former leader Nicolas Maduro in US custody and recycled war photos are drowning out real news.
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January 7, 2026
Will Trump’s threats to Greenland help bring China and Europe closer together?
The US president has said control of the Danish territory is a national security issue, causing increased alarm among Copenhagen’s allies.
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January 7, 2026
Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7 turns up the heat on Tesla in China’s EV race
Updated SU7 model offers longer range – more than 900km on a single charge – and other advanced features.
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January 7, 2026
Off-duty Hong Kong police sergeant suspended for alleged drink-driving
Station sergeant allegedly drove private car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into police van at Kowloon East regional headquarter...
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January 7, 2026
Ho stars at Happy Valley with a treble as Fownes retakes trainers’ title lead
Caspar Fownes retook the lead in the trainers’ championship with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, but it was Vincent Ho Chak-yiu...
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong firms set to return to projects as new scaffolding nets expected soon
Deadly Tai Po blaze triggered the citywide removal of protective mesh at around 420 buildings undergoing renovations.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong’s embattled Urban Renewal Authority raises HK$8 billion in bond sale
Cash-strapped authority sells two tranches of bonds, one worth HK$5 billion with five-year term and other for HK$3 billion with 10-year term...
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January 7, 2026
Explainer | Trump says Greenland is ‘surrounded’ by Chinese ships. What’s the real story?
China has engaged with Greenland in areas ranging from oil and minerals to tourism. But its footprint is far smaller than Trump claims.
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January 7, 2026
Breaking | US seizes Russia-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela sanctions
The vessel, pursued for weeks, is now in US custody.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong’s Sino Land and Great Eagle secure Kowloon site for US$206 million
Acquisition of 41,226 sq ft plot – which could yield 570 homes – reflects confidence in the property market’s recovery as sales rebound.
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January 7, 2026
Philippines investigates claims of Chinese dredger using ‘30 identities’
A US-based maritime monitoring group has alleged a Chinese ship used different identities and flags while working in Philippine waters.
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January 7, 2026
Soaring prices, but shrinking demand as China’s memory chip market falters
China’s spot market for memory chips is surging on tight global supply, but Shenzhen vendors say sky-high quotes are scaring off buyers.
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January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026
Warner Bros prefers Netflix, snubs Paramount’s updated takeover bid
Warner Bros board calls Paramount’s US$108 million offer a ‘risky leveraged buyout’ and reaffirms its commitment to US$82 billion Netflix de...
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January 7, 2026
Opinion | Why Shein doesn’t have to be the model for the fashion industry
Although the fast fashion label had a bumper 2025 while familiar brands faced collapse, the industry should not conclude that speed and scal...
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January 7, 2026
Europe paralysed by snow as brutal cold snap disrupts flights, rail services
Thousands stranded as chaos grounds flights, with black ice sparking fatal accidents, while death toll rises to six in season’s worst freeze...
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January 7, 2026
China blasts US for ‘blatant interference’ after Trump claims Venezuela’s oil
Beijing says Caracas has ‘full permanent sovereignty over all its natural resources’ as the American leader touts the proceeds of seized oil...
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January 7, 2026
Tight race for Hong Kong’s Legco presidency as parties allow free vote
Lawmakers to choose between Starry Lee and Ronick Chan as divided support and free voting set the stage for a closely fought contest on Thur...
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January 7, 2026
Impressive Borges ends ex-world No 3 Marin Cilic’s Hong Kong Open campaign
Portuguese says he plans to use the break in his schedule to ‘see a little bit of Hong Kong’ before refocusing on his quarter-final.
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January 7, 2026
China’s top lithography bet shifts gears: SMEE sells subsidiary in key pivot
State-backed SMEE, often dubbed China’s best ASML challenger, has sold Shanghai Weiyao to AMIES in a move that prioritises tool development.
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January 7, 2026
China discourages trend-chasing among officials, warning of ‘involution’
Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on lo...
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January 7, 2026
The US, Venezuela and why China is even less keen on talk of a G2
Beijing may seize on growing distrust of Washington and pitch itself to Global South as the more stable power, observers say.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong developers rush new flats as sentiment lifts, pressuring recovery
Wheelock and Kerry plan to roll out more than 4,300 units in 2026, even as analysts warn that inventory overhang may cap price gains.
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January 7, 2026
Overnight queues for test-free Hong Kong driving licence
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January 7, 2026
Coleman Wong wins epic to reach Hong Kong Tennis Open quarter-finals
Home star recovers from one set down to beat No 6 seed Gabriel Diallo in clash lasting more than 2 hours.
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January 7, 2026
Not just a Dry January alternative, the rise of non-alcoholic beers
Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety.
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January 7, 2026
Nestle Hong Kong’s baby formula recall: what parents need to know about risks
The Post examines the recall, the risk associated with the toxin, and recommended disposal steps for affected items.
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January 7, 2026
UN shifts stance, accuses Israel of West Bank ‘apartheid’
For first time, UN rights chief labels situation in occupied Palestinian territories ‘apartheid’, a term previously used only by UN experts.
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January 7, 2026
Why China may want to avoid direct confrontation with US after Venezuela raid
Beijing may look to strengthen ties with Latin American countries, but is expected to take a cautious approach.
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January 7, 2026
Furniture retailer Ikea to close 7 stores in China amid property market slump
The firm plans to open more than 10 small-format outlets in key cities over a two-year period.
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January 7, 2026
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 8-10
Keep January dry with mocktails at Dragonfly and The Pontiac, courtesy of Seedlip and Crossip, or explore inventive cocktails with Quinary’s...
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January 7, 2026
History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket
Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong police charges man with manslaughter after reclassifying drug death
36-year-old man handed an upgraded charge over the death of a 24-year-old in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel in a suspected drug suicide pact.
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January 7, 2026
Meet Paul W. Downs, who cosplayed Timothée Chalamet with his Hacks co-star
At the Critics’ Choice Awards, Downs and co-star Megan Stalter walked the red carpet in orange outfits inspired by Timothée Chalamet and Kyl...
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January 7, 2026
China initiates anti-dumping probe against Japan over key semiconductor chemical
Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilate...
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January 7, 2026
Meet Amy Madigan, who just took home an award for Weapons
Madigan won the best supporting actress award for playing Aunt Gladys in Weapons; she’s married to fellow actor Ed Harris and was once a mus...
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January 7, 2026
China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparks debate
Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social med...
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January 7, 2026
Man jailed for 4 weeks in Hong Kong for taking upskirt photos on Cathay flight
Court heard defendant was ‘opportunist’ who had ‘accidentally’ captured victim’s intimate parts while taking pictures of city’s scenery.
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January 7, 2026
Never send, never pay: NGO sounds alarm on sextortion scourge in Japan
Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18.
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January 7, 2026
‘Legendary’ goose, great BYOB spots: wine expert’s top Hong Kong restaurants
Bonhams senior wine specialist Dora Kam shares her favourite Hong Kong dining spots for roast goose, exceptional wine pairings and more.
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January 7, 2026
Beijing urges Seoul to be ‘patient’ over Pyongyang nuclear talks
President Lee Jae Myung said he had urged his Chinese counterpart to act as a mediator to help restart talks about Pyongyang’s arsenal.
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January 7, 2026
Chinese robot conducts complex operation on pig without human intervention
The robot completed 88 per cent of the steps on its first attempt, followed by real-time adjustments and corrections to finish the surgery.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong police safely dispose of WWII British grenade found in park
Police say the grenade found in Aberdeen Country Park by workers was safely handled with no evacuation needed.
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January 7, 2026