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A former director of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Offices (ETO) in Jakarta and Bangkok is standing in the United Kingdom local elections for the right-wing Reform UK party. Lee Sheung-yuen left government in 2023 after serving as the first director of the Bangkok ETO and concurrently served as director general of its Jakarta office. He is now contesting […]

Buyers of illicit fuel in Hong Kong could face a maximum penalty of HK$1 million (US$127,687) and one year in prison under proposed legal amendments aimed at curbing illegal refuelling amid surging global oil prices, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a government source, the Security Bureau has also proposed tougher penalties for […]

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has deployed Hong Kong’s first AI-powered driverless trucks, a move the container terminal operator said could help tackle a chronic manpower shortage and improve efficiency. The trust, affiliated with Hutchison Ports – a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, controlled by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s family – on Tuesday […]

A Labour Department official has told an inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po inferno that the temporary removal of fireproof windows from emergency passages in the blaze-hit estate complied with occupational safety protocols, triggering questions on whether the interests of workers and residents are at odds. The inquiry also heard on Tuesday that a […]

Pop star Fujii Kaze has become the latest Japanese act to cancel a show in Hong Kong, which was scheduled as part of his world tour this year. Without offering a reason, Kaze’s official website on Tuesday stated: “Show in Hong Kong has been cancelled”. Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in his “Prema World Tour” last year. The […]

Hong Kong’s commercial property market attracted US$1.6 billion in investment in the first quarter, up 41 per cent from a year earlier, as demand for office, retail and hotel assets picked up amid improving liquidity, according to JLL. Investment volumes could receive a further boost from global investors looking to redeploy their capital amid the […]

NANNING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese folk song echoed across the stage, its melody carrying through the air. Drawn in by the rhythm, Brazilian musicians began to dance, while Chinese participants stepped closer to the stage. Within moments, a circle formed, and the crowd swayed together to the same beat.The scene unfolded in Nanning, capital of Guangxi […]

Beijing [China], April 21 (ANI): Direct air connectivity between India and China is set to improve further as Air China resumes its Beijing-Delhi service, according to a news report by Global Times. The airline will restart its direct route between Beijing and Delhi from Tuesday, marking the second route to India to resume by Chinese carriers this month. As […]

The South China Morning Post received six honours at the State Street Institutional Press Awards Asia-Pacific 2025 on Tuesday. The awards, which recognise outstanding news reporting on institutional finance across Asia-Pacific (APAC), drew a record 246 submissions this year from eight economies – mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, […]

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- For many Chinese food and beverage companies, overseas expansion was once a cautious choice, especially in distant markets with different cultures and consumer habits. In recent years, however, Latin America has emerged as an increasingly attractive destination as Chinese brands seek new avenues for growth.Among the latest […]

The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate HK$56.5 million (US$7.2 million) from former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s bank accounts and all of the shares in his 17 companies after he was jailed for 20 years under the national security law, court documents show. The secretary for justice applied to the High Court earlier this month to seize […]

A long-standing pricing gap between the mainland China-listed and Hong Kong shares of dual-listed companies has narrowed – and in some cases reversed – as global investors re-rate China’s technology companies. The Hang Seng AH Premium Index, a widely watched gauge of the valuation gap between dual-listed companies’ A shares trading on mainland […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong will face squally thunderstorms and a nine-degree plunge in temperature later this week as a cold front sweeps across the South China coast, with the mercury expected to dip to 21 degrees Celsius (69.8 […]

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- China's industrial economy posted steady growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with technological innovations unleashing more growth potentials and the advanced manufacturing sector witnessing accelerated growth, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.The following are some facts and figures […]

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- A 26-year-old graduate from a non-elite university founded what is now one of China's most valuable robotics firms. His story is the stuff of legend, but he is not alone. In China's new wave of innovation, this narrative is playing out at breakneck speed.Ten years ago, Wang Xingxing made a decision that seemed, to many of his […]

(260421) -- NANNING, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Copacabana Fort Orchestra dance to music during a performance in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 17, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Festive tunes echo between China and Brazil amid ethnic celebrations" (Xinhua/Zhao Huan)

(260421) -- GUANGZHOU, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Nov. 11, 2025 shows a section of power transmission line of the China-Laos 500-kV interconnection project in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project […]

(260421) -- VIENTIANE, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (C) attends a commissioning ceremony for the China-Laos 500 kV power grid interconnection project in Vientiane, Laos, April 20, 2026. A commissioning ceremony for the China-Laos 500 kV power grid interconnection project was held simultaneously on Monday in Lao capital […]

Air China has restarted its Beijing-Delhi service, the second route opened by Chinese airlines in AprilChina has increased its direct flights to India amid warming ties between the Asian nations.On Tuesday, Air China will resume itsdirect servicebetween Beijing and Delhi, the Global Times reported.The Beijing-Delhi direct flight is the second route to India […]

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): India needs a coordinated and parallel push in uranium mining, fuel reprocessing, heavy engineering capacity and long-term financing to accelerate its nuclear energy programme, according to a report by HDFC Mutual Fund.The report highlighted that while nuclear energy is set to play a much larger role in India's energy […]

SHANGHAI, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Metro Line 22, the city's first rail transit project to cross the Yangtze River, completed track laying on Tuesday, marking a new step forward in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.When operational, the line, also known as the Chongming Line, will help transform Chongming into a world-class […]

Hong Kong police are investigating two separate traffic accidents on Tuesday that led to the deaths of two women. In the first case, police were alerted at about 8.51am to a light goods vehicle driven by a 36-year-old man travelling along Cha Kwo Ling Road towards Yau Tong. The vehicle was approaching Yau Tong MTR station when it reportedly knocked down a […]

The two main ferry operators running daily services between Hong Kong and Macau will raise fares by up to 11 per cent amid surging fuel prices, while a union said bus drivers were reporting lost income as companies cut services. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the government would continue to monitor oil prices as it pressed ahead with […]

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- From choreographed Spring Festival Gala performances to steady runs in outdoor marathons, China's humanoid robots are moving beyond controlled demonstrations into more demanding real-world environments, offering a telling glimpse of the sector's technical advances and a visible tip of the country's broader industrial ascent.At […]

Washington, DC [US] April 21 (ANI): Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, John Moolenaar, has sent a formal letter to the United States Heartland China Association seeking assurances that the group is not acting as an unregistered agent of the People's Republic of China or facilitating covert foreign influence operations in […]

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 21 (ANI): India's Suraj Kumar Chand delivered a commanding, error-free campaign to win the men's title, while Egypt's Rouqaia Othman lifted the women's trophy at the Squash PSA Challenger Tour 2026 in Chennai.Second seed Chand needed just 34 minutes to outclass South Korea's Jeongmin Ryu 3-0 (11-5, 11-9, 11-3) in a […]

Manila [Philippines], April 21 (ANI): The Indo-Russian BrahMos cruise missile will be used in a simulated maritime strike by the Philippines during the ongoing Balikatan 2026 exercises with the United States, even as China warned that such military activity could fuel division and trigger confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region.The Philippines touts the […]

Washington DC [US] April 21 (ANI): A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to prioritise the release of individuals detained by the People's Republic of China, including Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, according to a statement by the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU).As cited by the CFU release, Senators Dick […]

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Prathamesh Jawkar, a gold medallist at the Asian Games 2023, has accepted a two-year suspension for violating anti-doping whereabouts rules, effectively ruling him out of major international competitions until April 2028.According to Olympics.com, the 22-year-old compound archer agreed to the sanction imposed by the […]

FUZHOU, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Driving from east China's Nanjing with her parents, a tourist surnamed Ju chose a boutique homestay converted from a traditional "Tulou," or earthen building, in Zhangzhou City, east China's Fujian Province."I really wanted to experience what it's like to live in a Tulou," Ju said. "It is quiet and unique."The building, named […]

The year-long celebrations to mark Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s 20th anniversary will run until June, still giving visitors from around the world plenty of opportunity to experience the thrills and excitement of what is billed as “The Most Magical Party of All”. The milestone event has already been a resounding success on many levels, showcasing not […]

The talks in Washington will be a great step to finalize a deal, Ambassador Sergio Gor has saidThe US is pushing for a "win-win" trade deal with India, Washington's ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, has said.An Indian delegation will arrive in Washington to finalize a trade deal this week, Gor said on Monday.The talks between Washington and New Delhi […]

Hong Kong’s top-ranking civil servants will be held accountable if they fail to provide adequate support in policy formulation, the city’s leader has said, despite a new investigation mechanism that primarily targets department heads. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the proposed “Heads of Department Accountability System” was […]

(260421) -- SANYA, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Rulong (R) of China celebrates during the beach handball men's preliminary round group A match between China and Bahrain at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Hong Kong’s leader has defended the government’s decision to suspend the launch of basketball betting, stressing the policy was never intended to encourage gambling and that all risks must be controlled before any further steps are taken. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the remarks on Tuesday after the government’s surprising U-turn last week to […]

Hong Kong authorities have arrested five men at registered pharmacies and seized thousands of unregistered anti-obesity medicines and boxes of slimming injections, vowing to launch more joint operations to clamp down on illegal sales across the city. The Department of Health said on Monday evening that an enforcement operation with the police last Friday at […]

Chinese stocks are likely to continue the resilience they have shown since the war in the Middle East began, thanks to haven demand for yuan-linked assets, the green shoots of the property market and the inclusion of tech start-ups in key equity gauges, according to fund managers and investment banks. Optimism about Chinese equities was building after […]

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- China's annual National Intellectual Property (IP) Publicity Week kicked off on Monday with a high-level forum focused on sharing its governance experience in protecting innovations in emerging industries like artificial intelligence (AI), as part of broader efforts to contribute to global governance.As the world's largest […]

Residents have continued searching for memorabilia in their fire-ravaged homes on the second day of pick-up sessions at Wang Fuk Court, with some using a robotic device for assistance and others expressing gratitude to neighbours who saved their lives during the blaze. Wang Sun House residents on the middle floors began returning home on Tuesday, with […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong labour authorities’ handling of Wang Fuk Court residents’ complaints and inspections at the renovation site were scrutinised by the independent committee on the 16th day of its evidential hearing. […]

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has pointed out that the 'the resilience of the Indian economy is not by chance,' crediting the stability and growth of the central bank to its strong and credible institutions. Addressing an audience at Princeton University on Saturday, Malhotra said, 'The resilience of the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 21 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of twenty-four sorties of Chinese military aircraft, seven PLAN vessels and one ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. Of the twenty-four sorties, eleven crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern […]

(260421) -- CELJE, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students perform during an event marking the International Chinese Language Day at a high school in Celje, Slovenia, April 20, 2026. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

(260421) -- VIENNA, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests and the crew members of China Eastern Airlines flight MU5063 from Xi'an of China pose for a group photo at the Vienna Airport in Vienna, Austria, April 20, 2026. The first direct flight connecting Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and Vienna, Austria, took off in the early hours of […]

MANILA, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Japan is undermining regional stability by returning its combat troops to Philippine soil for the first time in 81 years since the end of World War II, a Filipino expert said."Japan's right-wing government towards aggressive militarization is a foreboding of imminent dangers to the peace, stability and prosperity of the […]