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Hong Kong’s prison service has withdrawn an anti-drug video featuring a beautiful AI-generated virtual K-pop girl group from social media and revised it after internet users said it resembled a promotion campaign for illegal substances. The Correctional Services Department uploaded the controversial video, titled “Obsession: The Sugar-Coated Trap”, to […]

The global higher education landscape has shifted markedly over the past five years, with universities across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and mainland China, climbing international rankings while more than 70 per cent of US institutions slipped, a South China Morning Post analysis has found. UK-based education data firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) said […]

Two of the 19 people reportedly arrested this week as part of a major crackdown on an illegal bookmaking ring in Hong Kong have been identified as prominent football coaches in the city. Lo Kwan-yee, head coach of local first division champions Supreme, and Poon Man-chun, coach of the under-18 and under-22 teams at local Premier League champions Kitchee and […]

Thousands of spectators and paddlers have descended on Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade to cheer and compete as the 50th anniversary of the city’s annual International Dragon Boat Races gets under way. More than 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Australia and Qatar, are competing in the two-day event starting on Saturday, drawing […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has apologised to actor and singer Wu Chun after the star, who was featured in its recent promotional campaign, vented his frustration online at the airline’s failure to find his missing luggage despite his “countless” phone calls over three days. The incident sparked a public outcry against the airline, […]

Fullerton [US], June 27 (ANI): Thailand Masters winner Devika Sihag upset third seed Riko Gunji of Japan, while Rounak Chouhan continued his dream run to reach the semifinals of the US Open badminton tournament here.Devika kept her nerves in the business end of both the games to beat Gunji 22-20, 21-19 in the women's singles quarterfinals, while Chouhan […]

Thousands of residents have braved the scorching heat to watch helicopter demonstrations and try out military equipment at a PLA airbase near Hong Kong’s border. Military enthusiast Kin Man arrived at Shek Kong with his mother from Tai Po more than an hour before the 9am opening on Saturday. They were among the first ticket holders in line for the open […]

This article was first published on June 28, 1977. Film festival off to impressive start by SCMP reporter Hongkong’s First International Film Festival got off to an impressive start last night (June 27, 1977). It was not quite the glittering social occasion as the Cannes Film Festival and there certainly was not the profusion of topless models and eager […]

On a drizzly, windy morning in June, a family gathered before a tombstone at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery in northern Hong Kong to bid farewell to a loved one who died in the Wang Fuk Court fire. Beneath the muddy grave and scattered stones lies a man surnamed Hung, in his forties, among the 168 victims of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Last November’s […]

TOKYO, Japan: China has arrested two Japanese citizens suspected of illegally moving items that are not permitted to be imported or exported. A Japanese official said the case may be linked to rare earth materials, which are important resources mostly controlled by China. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minoru Kihara, said that Chinese customs officia

A Filipino teenager has drowned after losing his balance while walking on a bridge and falling into the sea off an outlying island in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a source, the 17-year-old boy, who held a Hong Kong identity card, was chatting with two friends while sitting on the railings of Chau Tsai Bridge on Peng Chau […]

Beijing [China], June 27 (ANI): China on Friday said its cooperation with Bangladesh does not 'target' any third party or should be influenced by any, particularly on the matter of the Teesta River project, amid questions over India's concerns regarding Beijing's involvement in the river development initiative.Responding to a query during the regular press […]

Hong Kong’s welfare minister has said a three-year care order granted for home-born baby Danny could be shortened, but only based on professional assessments and the boy’s best interests. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Saturday that the two-month-old had developed a fever and was in hospital, where he was expected to remain […]

BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- As he sets down the phone in his station in downtown Beijing, Zhang Ben's furrowed brow eases slightly, the police officer having just talked to a man he has supported through the arduous process of recovering from drug addiction.Under Zhang's supervision, the man in his early 30s, surnamed Zhou, has completed his full […]

Hong Kong authorities have planned to expand a scheme allowing mainland Chinese motorists to drive into the city for leisure to all 21 Guangdong cities by the first quarter of next year, after applications reached about three times the daily quota. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that about 15,000 motorists had applied […]

NANJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- A little more than a month after scientists warned that climate change is causing widespread oxygen loss in the world's rivers, a new study delivers a hopeful message: targeted interventions can reverse this trend, even as global temperatures climb.Published on Friday in the journal Nature Geoscience, the research found that […]

Prediction markets occupy a grey area under Hong Kong’s gambling laws, with experts warning that the increasingly popular betting platforms could pose risks related to market manipulation and consumer protection. Lawyers and a legislator said that while a ban could restrict access to these largely unregulated betting platforms, authorities would face […]

A South African industry insider says Africa-China cooperation is strengthening infrastructure, industrial capacity and local skills while opening opportunities in renewable energy, digital technology and agricultural modernization across the continent.by Ntandoyenkosi NcubeJOHANNESBURG, June 27 (Xinhua) -- From highways and power plants to industrial parks […]

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The US Department of State said late Friday that it will launch a pilot AI supply chain credentialing project in Panama as part of its Pax Silica initiative, aimed at securing and accelerating shipments of semiconductors, AI infrastructure and critical minerals through trusted trade routes. The pilot was announced at the […]

This article was first published on June 28, 1996. Rennie’s Mill residents win battle for damages by Cliff Buddle and Ng Kang-chung Rennie’s Mill residents won their marathon battle with the Government yesterday (June 27, 1996) when a judge ruled they had been treated unfairly and must be paid damages. Mr Justice Raymond Sears said the Government abused […]

The incident prompted an evacuation of the 109-storey CITIC Tower in the Chinese capitals business districtA light aircraft has crashed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, forcing the evacuation of the city's tallest skyscraper, according to media reports.The 528-meter (1,732-foot) tower, also known as China Zun, dominates the skyline of the Chinese […]

The incident prompted an evacuation of the 109-storey CITIC Tower in the Chinese capital's business district A light aircraft has crashed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, forcing the evacuation of the city's tallest skyscraper, according to media reports. The 528-meter (1,732-foot) tower, also […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 27 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of a sortie of Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Saturday.In a post on X, the MND said, '1 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. […]

BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. Wang, Sun lead China table tennis Asian Games rosterThe Chinese Table Tennis Association announced on June 25 a 10-player roster for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with top-ranked paddlers Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha leading the charge.Wang and Sun […]

In the second of a two-part series on the economy as Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule, Lo Hoi Ying and Leopold Chen look at the city’s efforts at closer integration with the nation and the opportunities and obstacles it presents. Part one can be found here. A question from his niece about how face masks should be recycled prompted […]

(260626) -- ACCRA, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (R) delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Chinese-built Sentuo oil refinery project in Tema, Ghana, June 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Work commences on expansion of Chinese-built oil refinery in Ghana" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

(260626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 26, 2026 shows the launch ceremony of the "2026 Seeing China: Hubei Media Week in Africa" in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The 2026 Seeing China: Hubei Media Week in Africa was launched on Friday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to foster stronger cultural and media ties between China […]

LIMA, Peru: Keiko Fujimori has won Peru's presidency on her fourth attempt, bringing back a very controversial political family to power and reopening deep divisions in the country. Fujimori, a 51-year-old conservative, narrowly defeated left-wing lawmaker Roberto Sanchez in one of the closest elections in Peru's modern history. The final result took weeks […]

Beijing [China], June 26 (ANI): A small aircraft appeared to have struck China's tallest skyscraper, the 109-storey CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing on Friday afternoon, causing debris to fall from the building, CNN reported.According to CNN, dramatic visuals circulating on social media showed debris falling from the skyscraper, along with […]

Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], June 26 (ANI): Police forces across India marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday by destroying seized narcotics worth crores of rupees, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for a 'detect, deduct and destroy' strategy against drug trafficking networks.In Assam's Dibrugarh, police […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Chinese authorities have permanently shut down the Ganjong Sherig Academy (Gangjong Academy of Ancient and Modern Studies), a renowned Tibetan educational institution founded by the late Tulku Hungkar Dorje, after years of pressure over its refusal to introduce Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ideology […]

Washington DC [US], June 26 (ANI): United States lawmakers have issued a stark warning regarding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) 'epic campaign' to infiltrate American local governments, citing the recent conviction of a former California mayor as a critical 'alarm bell' for national security.The Select Committee on China Chairman, John Moolenaar, in […]

Victoria-Mahe [Seychelles], June 26 (ANI): The announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Seychelles, scheduled for June 27-29, has significantly boosted the island nation's international trade visibility. Prime Minister Modi will attend the country's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations on June 29 as the Guest of Honour.The […]

(260626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits the Xinjiang Industry Technical College in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 25, 2026. Ding made an investigation and research tour […]

(260626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who accompany Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and […]

(260626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Inside the clean energy pavilion at the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, a towering cylindrical display offers a striking vision of the future: offshore oil extraction equipment coexisting harmoniously with marine life.Hosted by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the booth signals a […]

Beijing has proposed an initiative which is aimed at boosting regional connectivityBeijing has proposed an economic corridor which would link China and Bangladesh as well as Myanmar.Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman discussed the regional connectivity project during the latter's first official visit to Beijing, on […]

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], June 26 (ANI): Industry leaders have stressed the need for technology adoption and said it brings efficiency to operations, boosts productivity and helps in expansion and growth. Milan Nag, Deputy Chairman of CII Western Region, noted that industries must pivot towards technological adoption.He was speaking on the sidelines of a […]

Volkswagens cuts are a symptom of Germanys broader industrial declineVolkswagen is considering closing four German factories and cutting up to 100,000 jobs, Reuters has reported. Amid soaring energy costs and competition from China, the company's profits have plummeted in recent years.Should the cuts go ahead, Volkswagen will close factories in Hanover, […]

PRNewswireShanghai [China], June 26: On June 25, ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has signed an agreement to become the Strategic Partner of GSMA's M360 ASEAN event.- ZTE and GSMA to co-locate 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN in […]

Pretoria maintains relations with China, Russia, and Iran in pursuit of national interests and constructive global engagement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has saidSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended Pretoria's non-aligned foreign policy during questions in Parliament. Tension with US persists over relations with China, Russia, and Iran, as […]

(260626) -- QINGDAO, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Zhuang Wenna of China poses during the awarding ceremony for the women's -48kg final match at the IJF World Judo Tour Qingdao Grand Prix 2026 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Hong Kong authorities have penalised an Education Bureau staff member over a Primary One admission allocation blunder after human error was found to be involved, with the officer to be denied a pay rise and transferred to other roles. The government on Friday revealed the results of its investigation into the incident on June 2 when parents received SMS […]

The world today is fundamentally different. Beijing and Washington have the opportunity and the responsibility to move beyond the outdated mentality.by Shao XiaIn recent years, China's technological advances have made repeated headlines, prompting Western media to reach for the Cold War analogy of the "Sputnik moment," when the satellite launched by the […]