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(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Max Verstappen wasn't too happy after he retired from the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday following 45 laps due to a car issue.That abbreviated finish came on the heels of the 28-year-old Dutchman's 'disaster' during Saturday's Sprint.'Same problem as yesterday in the start, so we were last again, and then tried to […]

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, commending the delegation for leading both the gold and overall medal tables.Winning 15 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals, the delegation […]

(260315) -- GABORONE, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mayor of Francistown Gaone Majere tries a Chinese vehicle at the Francistown Motor Show in Francistown, Botswana, March 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese electric vehicles gain traction in Botswanan market" (Photo by Shingirai Madondo/Xinhua)

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- From artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diagnosis to smart health platforms, China is intensifying efforts to embed AI across its evolving digital healthcare ecosystem, seeking to further boost efficiency and broaden access to quality medical services.The outline of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan, adopted on Thursday at […]

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki)Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian, won his first Formula 1 race Sunday, driving to victory in the Chinese Grand Prix.Antonelli finished ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell by 5.515 seconds, while Lewis Hamilton placed third for his first podium with Ferrari.The McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri […]

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)Bryson DeChambeau forced a playoff with a birdie on No. 18, then saved par on the first playoff hole to win LIV Golf Singapore on Sunday.But DeChambeau's joy was Richard T. Lee's heartbreak.Lee, a LIV wild card who qualified for the league by winning LIV Golf Promotions in January, missed a 2-foot putt for par as the […]

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Anastasiia Bagiian (R) and her guide Sergei Siniakin of Russia celebrate after the para cross-country skiing women's 20km interval start free vision impaired at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shuang (R) and his guide Shang Jincai of China compete during the para cross-country skiing men's 20km interval start free vision impaired at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Hong Kong authorities were searching on Sunday for a 68‑year‑old man who has been missing for two days after leaving his home in Tai Po. Lau Kin‑pong left his residence at Wan Tau Tong Estate at around 3pm on Friday. His family became unable to contact him and filed a missing‑person report on Saturday. He was last seen that afternoon on Shan Tong […]

Online influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who both face rape and human‑trafficking charges in Romania and the United Kingdom, were reported to have entered Hong Kong over the weekend, sparking heated discussion online. Andrew posted a video of him and Tristan on a luxury boat in Victoria Harbour on X on Sunday, while other posts showed the […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 15 (ANI) China's newly approved Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress has drawn strong criticism from Tibetan advocacy groups, who warn that the legislation could intensify efforts to assimilate Tibetans and weaken their cultural identity. The Tibet Action Institute (TAI) sharply condemned the passage of […]

More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with the government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues. The letter to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 […]

(260315) -- GUANGZHOU, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker learns about recruitment information during a job fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 15, 2026. The job fair kicked off here on Sunday, with the participation of more than 2,000 employers and providing about 85,000 jobs. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

(260315) -- SHANGHAI, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton of Britain competes during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Lingxin of China competes during the para cross-country skiing men's 20km interval start free standing at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

A Hong Kong researcher has called for stricter regulations and urged the public to use electronics more responsibly after a study found toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones in the bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on the city’s beaches. Yuhe He, an associate professor at City University of Hong […]

BEIJING, China: Apple said it will reduce the commission fees it charges on its App Store in mainland China, a move expected to save developers hundreds of millions of dollars annually after pressure from regulators in the company's second-largest market. The California-based technology company said fees on in-app purchases and paid transactions will fall […]

LONDON, U.K.: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on March 13 that it will launch a new premium EV in Europe next month capable of charging in just minutes, highlighting its push to expand overseas as sales slow in its home market. The vehicle, the Denza Z9GT, will feature ultra-fast charging technology and a range of up to 800 kilometres (497 miles), […]

The Panamanian government has asked Chinese shipping giant Cosco to reconsider its decision to suspend operations at the Balboa port amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the strategic gateway and Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings. Panama’s Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza told reporters on Friday that Cosco’s decision had caught the […]

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Zhiqing (front) of China competes during the para cross-country skiing women's 20km interval start free standing at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on promoting the high-quality development of the marine economy will be published on Monday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's sixth issue […]

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mao Zhongwu (R) of China competes during the para cross-country skiing men's 20km interval start sitting at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(260315) -- TESERO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhai Yuxin (L) of China falls down during the para cross-country skiing women's 20km interval start sitting at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Tesero, Italy, March 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

When the world's second-largest economy deepens its alignment with global economic norms, it reinforces the resilience of the multilateral trading system. China's institutional opening offers a signal: integration, not fragmentation, remains a viable path to stability and shared growth.by Maya MajueranAs the global landscape fractures under the weight of […]

Hong Kong authorities have proposed replacing Medical Council members who underperform rather than punishing them as part of an overhaul following a public outcry over a 15-year delay in an alleged medical blunder inquiry. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said on Sunday the government had no plans to impose rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint […]

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after the body of a 60-year-old woman tied to bags of bricks was found floating off the public pier in Sai Kung, with officers describing the circumstances as “suspicious”. At about 6am on Sunday, a passer-by reported seeing what appeared to be a human figure floating about five metres (16.4 feet) off the […]

PARIS, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Sunday morning for talks on economic and trade issues.

(260315) -- PARIS, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Sunday morning for talks on economic and trade issues. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong faces a damp week ahead as humidity is expected to peak at 95 per cent with the arrival of a seasonal coastal mist from Wednesday, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Sunday […]

Hong Kong police seized HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) worth of suspected cocaine in a village house in Sha Tin and arrested a 28-year-old man in an anti-drug trafficking operation on Saturday. Senior Inspector Conrad Chan Yuen-fun, of the narcotics bureau’s operation division, said on Sunday the raid stopped the drugs from reaching the market. The […]

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): The rise in global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict has the possibility to have knock-on effects on various other sectors in Asia, including India, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.Morgan Stanley has put out a report highlighting the key sectors which could be hit by supply disruptions and potential […]

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, Kerala, will host the India senior men's national team's last match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round against Hong Kong, China, on March 31. The match will kick off at 19:00 IST (Indian Standard Time), according to the All India Football […]

A Hong Kong couple have been arrested after their one-year-old son fell to his death from a high-rise residential building in Tsuen Wan, the South China Morning Post has learned. Preliminary investigations showed that the living room windows in the family’s fifth-floor unit were neither locked nor fitted with grilles, according to a source. The boy’s […]

Hong Kong’s terrorism threat level remains moderate amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the city’s security chief has said, urging residents to stay vigilant in the globally connected city. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Sunday that while no intelligence suggested an imminent attack, Hong Kong must “be prepared” […]

Some trains were misaligned with the platform screen doors on the MTR’s Tsuen Wan line on the first day a new signalling system was implemented in Hong Kong, but such teething problems were rare in a launch that went largely according to plan. The MTR Corporation said on Sunday overall operations had been “smooth” following the departure of the first […]

The conflict in the Middle East could divert new capital to Hong Kong due to the city’s stability and regulatory certainty, the treasury minister has said, while pledging to keep markets operating smoothly amid energy price shocks caused by the war in Iran. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said on Sunday the […]

With two weeks of Hong Kong’s art month remaining, the city will continue to host a rich array of events, from a pop culture convention to a slew of exhibitions. The South China Morning Post highlights some of the shows taking place in the rest of March. From ComplexCon to classical concerts Pop culture festival ComplexCon will return to Hong Kong for its […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 15 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 26 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) and 7 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels around its territory up until 6 am (local time) on Sunday. Taiwanese forces also said that sixteen of the twenty-six sorties entered the country's northern, central and southwestern part Air […]

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Against the backdrop of a fragile global recovery and increasing uncertainties, the upcoming China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Paris carry added significance, with the world expecting the two sides to move toward each other and help bring greater stability to global trade and growth.Since last year, the commitment by the […]

While hundreds of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East have scrambled for flights home after the US-Israel war against Iran broke out, a devoted Christian from the city has chosen to stay in Israel, saying she has experienced far worse before. The outbreak of war was unsettling, but Gloria Mok Chong-ngar said she found a way to maintain her inner peace […]

For Hong Kong’s Topaz Family Office, investing in hotels in Japan holds up as a sound decision even as a Middle East war clouds the macroeconomic environment. The wealth manager has made Japan a central plank of its pivot into hospitality and real estate over the past two years, driven by a sharp post-pandemic tourism rebound. The investment thesis now […]

(260315) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Mengqiu of China competes during the para alpine skiing women's slalom standing event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

(260315) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China cheer up during the wheelchair curling mixed team gold medal game between China and Canada at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

GUIYANG, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A bowl of sour and spicy fish soup bursting with flavor on the tongue, paired with colorful glutinous rice, made Thai chef Chumpol Jangprai feel right at home during his visit to southwest China's Guizhou Province. At Lianghuanzhai, a sour soup-themed restaurant in Kaili City in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous […]

BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- China's latest five-year blueprint doesn't just pledge to develop new quality productive forces -- it maps out exactly how to get there.The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), adopted on Thursday, places the integration of technological and industrial innovation in a prominent position, aiming to move lab-born […]