Japanese nationals escape Pakistan suicide attack, as separatist groups target foreigners, including Chinese migrant workers
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South China Morning Post
Japanese escape Pakistan suicide blast, as separatist groups target foreigners
Pakistan is battling a surge in militant violence on its territory, including frequent attacks on Chinese migrant workers.
How environmental concerns may interrupt Hong Kong’s planned border tech hub
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259670/how-environmental-concerns-may-interrupt-hong-kongs-planned-border-tech-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
How environmental concerns may interrupt Hong Kong’s planned border tech hub
The Post examines green groups’ concerns about San Tin Technopole ahead of crucial meeting of government environmental advisers on Monday.
Taiwan Strait may face ‘political tsunami’ in 2025 but young hearts can save the day: mainland China journal
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3259669/taiwan-strait-may-face-political-tsunami-2025-young-hearts-can-save-day-mainland-china-journal?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
‘Peace destroyer in Taiwan Strait’? Mainland China journal previews William Lai
‘Uncertainty’ sparked by election of William Lai as president may worsen if Trump returns to power, article in Taiwan affairs journal warns.
China’s PLA accuses US of ‘militarising space’ with Elon Musk’s Starshield satellite network
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South China Morning Post
China’s PLA says US is ‘militarising space’ with Elon Musk’s new spy satellites
PLA Daily warns that a deal between the US military and a new SpaceX unit poses huge security challenges for ‘other countries’.
Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259689/fans-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-upset-after-malaysia-show-cancelled-despite-ticket-exchange-and?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
‘Heaven to hell’: fans of Hong Kong’s Mirror upset after Malaysia show axed
Organisers cancel Kuala Lumpur concert due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’, offering to swap tickets for Singapore stop and compensate travel costs.
Why Germany has little choice but to continue to cosy up to China
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3259323/why-germany-has-little-choice-continue-cosy-china?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3259323/why-germany-has-little-choice-continue-cosy-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Beijing praises Hong Kong’s biggest lawyer group for neutrality during passage of Article 23 law
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3259705/beijing-praises-hong-kongs-biggest-lawyer-group-neutrality-during-passage-article-23-law?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Beijing praises Hong Kong Law Society for neutrality over Article 23 legislation
Law Society president Chan Chak-ming says Beijing pleased with group’s use of simple and plain language to explain legislation to local and overseas audiences.
South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
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South China Morning Post
Will China hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
Next week’s iteration of the annual joint exercise will be the biggest and a clear signal to Beijing, observers say.
US House advances Ukraine and Israel aid, Tik Tok ban with help from Democrats
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3259712/us-house-advances-ukraine-and-israel-aid-tik-tok-ban-help-democrats?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
US House advances Ukraine and Israel aid, Tik Tok ban with help from Democrats
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson relied heavily on lawmakers from the rival party to overcome a blockade from his conservatives colleagues.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky says Nato must choose ‘whether we indeed are allies’
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3259714/ukraines-volodymyr-zelensky-says-nato-must-choose-whether-we-indeed-are-allies?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3259714/ukraines-volodymyr-zelensky-says-nato-must-choose-whether-we-indeed-are-allies?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Nato must choose ‘whether we indeed are allies’
The Ukrainian president is seeking more air defence systems from Western allies after a drone of fatal drone and missile attacks from Russia.
Man self-immolates outside Donald Trump hush money trial as jury selected
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South China Morning Post
‘Conspiracy theorist’ sets self on fire outside Trump hush money trial
Maxwell Azzarello, who is in critical condition in hospital, was seen throwing pamphlets opposite the courthouse before dousing himself in an unspecified liquid.
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk from infected cows, WHO says
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3259717/h5n1-strain-bird-flu-found-milk-infected-cows-who-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk from infected cows, WHO says
Cows and goats – previously thought not susceptible – have joined the list of infected animals, and a US farmworker has caught the disease after exposure to cattle.
US appeal court hears arguments on Florida law restricting property ownership by Chinese
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3259718/us-appeal-court-hears-arguments-florida-law-restricting-property-ownership-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3259718/us-appeal-court-hears-arguments-florida-law-restricting-property-ownership-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
US appeal court hears case of Florida limits on Chinese property ownership
‘By restricting housing based on Chinese domicile, Florida is unlawfully restricting housing for Chinese people,’ a lawyer for the plaintiffs contends.
China’s ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu leaves post amid tensions
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South China Morning Post
China’s ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu leaves post amid tensions
The envoy’s tenure was marked by the arrests of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou and Canada’s 2 Michaels, as well as accusations of Chinese election meddling.
Eisenhower was right, every missile fired is a theft from those in need
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3259514/eisenhower-was-right-every-missile-fired-theft-those-need?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3259514/eisenhower-was-right-every-missile-fired-theft-those-need?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Opinion | As governments boost defence spending, the needy are being robbed
With so many nations struggling to provide electricity and clean water, and to rebuild healthcare and education, it’s a travesty that billions of dollars are being diverted to arms production and defence.
China seeks greater global diplomatic role but avoids the Middle East, analysts say
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South China Morning Post
China seeks greater global diplomatic role but avoids Middle East, analysts say
‘China’s goal is to enjoy the fact that the US is getting bruised here, but also to use the conflict in Gaza as a way to rally the Global South against the United States,‘ one says.
China sees ‘opportune moment’ as it pushes for direct Russia-Ukraine talks
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259671/china-saw-opportune-moment-it-pushes-direct-talks-between-russia-and-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
China sees ‘opportune moment’ as it pushes for direct Russia-Ukraine talks
Special envoy Li Hui’s latest mission to Europe was met with scepticism, and could be seen as ‘signalling’ to the Global South that China is a responsible power.
FBI ‘did not intend negative impact’ of prosecuting Chinese academics with ties to Beijing under Trump-era China Initiative
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259722/fbi-did-not-intend-negative-impact-prosecuting-chinese-scientists-and-researchers-ties-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
FBI ‘did not intend negative impact’ of prosecuting China-linked scientists
The initiative, launched under then-president Donald Trump, was intended to fight espionage by Beijing, but was slammed as racist and trigger-happy.
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban will saddle hotels with extra costs, may deter patrons: industry chiefs
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3259684/hong-kongs-single-use-plastics-ban-will-saddle-hotels-extra-costs-may-deter-patrons-industry-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3259684/hong-kongs-single-use-plastics-ban-will-saddle-hotels-extra-costs-may-deter-patrons-industry-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s plastics ban will saddle hotels with extra costs: industry chiefs
Some major hotel operators say impact of adopting eco-friendly alternatives still manageable, despite some options costing 70 per cent more than plastic.
Special delivery: caring Chinese mother hires crane to lift delicate post-caesarean daughter-in-law to 7th-floor home
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3258248/special-delivery-caring-chinese-mother-hires-crane-lift-delicate-post-caesarean-daughter-law-7th?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Caring China mother calls in crane to lift son’s post-caesarean wife up 7 floors
A mother in China was so worried about her daughter-in-law after she had painful childbirth surgery that she took unconventional steps to prevent further discomfort, in the form of some heavy industrial lifting gear.
Taiwan’s incoming government faces tough task to win back public
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3258656/taiwans-incoming-government-faces-tough-task-win-back-public?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Opinion | Scandals, cross-strait tensions have Taiwan’s Lai starting from behind
A series of high-profile incidents and scandals, plus heightened cross-strait tensions, have piled the pressure on president-elect William Lai and his team before they even take office.