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Geopolitics

Crowds gather at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour to bid farewell to PLA Navy ships

South China Morning Post – World · China

Military enthusiasts have gathered on both sides of Victoria Harbour to bid farewell to two People’s Liberation Army naval ships at the end of their four-day p…

Geopolitics

New mock Taiwan government buildings spotted at mainland Chinese military base

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has built more structures resembling Taiwan’s key government buildings at its military base in Inner Mongolia, according to satellite images obtained b…

Geopolitics

Argentina soy exports to China soar, Singapore’s record population: 7 highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and she…

Geopolitics

Tourists warned of rise in South Korean ‘far-right’ anti-Chinese protests

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s embassy in South Korea has warned its citizens to stay alert amid ongoing anti-Chinese protests in Seoul that it blamed on “far-right” forces. The demo…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to begin nomination period for legislative election on October 24

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong will begin its two-week nomination period for the next Legislative Council election on October 24, choosing candidates for the 90 seats in only the s…

Geopolitics

Australian drug boss to be retried after lawyer’s police informant past exposed

South China Morning Post – World · China

A court in Melbourne ruled on Friday that one of Australia’s most famous drug kingpins must face a retrial after his defence lawyer was revealed to have been a…

Geopolitics

French guide creates Shanghai tours, inspired by childhood love for China culture

South China Morning Post – World · China

A young French woman who loves Chinese culture has designed more than 30 city walk routes in Shanghai to introduce the city’s hidden gems to tourists and local…

Geopolitics

China’s world-beating floating turbine has blades that span 7 soccer fields

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has assembled the world’s largest single-unit floating offshore wind power system as it accelerates efforts to expand its marine economy and clean energy…

Geopolitics

China remembers Jane Goodall and her ‘passionate engagement’ on the environment

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tributes have poured onto Chinese social media following the death on Wednesday of British conservationist Jane Goodall, aged 91, who visited China 17 times an…

Geopolitics

South Korean celebrities lose millions to online fraud as scams get smarter

South China Morning Post – World · China

As South Korea steps up efforts to protect its citizens from online fraud, celebrities in the country are warning against increasingly sophisticated phishing a…

Geopolitics

Thai gunman gets life sentence for Cambodian politician Lim Kimya’s murder

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said. French national Lim Kimya…

Geopolitics

China Daily senior editor to helm publicity efforts at Hong Kong liaison office

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has appointed a senior editor from its official English-language media outlet as the chief publicity officer at its liaison office in Hong Kong in a bi…

Geopolitics

China’s Tsinghua University tops multiple global rankings for computer science

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s Tsinghua University has emerged as the world’s top institution in computer science across multiple major global rankings, marking a symbolic shift in a…

Geopolitics

Indonesia suspends TikTok’s licence for withholding live stream data

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia said it had suspended TikTok’s registration status as an electronic system provider after it failed to hand over all data relating to the use of its …

Geopolitics

House in Hong Kong’s Clear Water Bay targeted in HK$5 million burglary

South China Morning Post – World · China

A house in Hong Kong’s Clear Water Bay was burgled on Friday morning while its owner was travelling, with an estimated HK$5 million (US$642,530) in cash, handb…

Geopolitics

AI dominates venture capital investing in 2025, pulling in US$192.7 billion

South China Morning Post – World · China

Venture capitalists poured US$192.7 billion into artificial intelligence start-ups so far this year, setting new global records and putting 2025 on track to be…

Geopolitics

What the world can learn from China’s high-speed rail revolution

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two hundred years ago on September 27, the age of the passenger train was born. Hundreds of passengers journeyed 26 miles from the coal mining town of Shildon …

Geopolitics

Bangkok summit spotlights need for regional climate solutions

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the milestones to limit global heating crumble and America – the world’s second-largest consumer of fossil fuels – abandons climate goals, policymakers from…

Geopolitics

China-India direct flights to resume in latest move to repair ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

China and India have finalised a schedule to resume direct flights, with the first trips set to restart later this month as both countries cautiously ease bila…

Geopolitics

Luxembourg’s Guillaume sworn in as grand duke after his father abdicates

South China Morning Post – World · China

Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Fl…

Geopolitics

Europe hunts for chokepoints it can weaponise in a new age of economic warfare

South China Morning Post – World · China

EU officials are scouring the continent for levers they can pull to inflict maximum pain on others, as they look to survive in a world in which allies and part…

Geopolitics

Where is Japan’s EEZ? Tokyo’s complaint over Chinese ship marks unresolved issue

South China Morning Post – World · China

A new diplomatic protest from Tokyo over suspected marine surveys by a Chinese vessel in contested waters has renewed focus on a long-standing unresolved issue…

Geopolitics

Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 13

South China Morning Post – World · China

The death toll in an Indonesian school collapse rose to 13 on Friday, officials said, but dozens were still believed buried under the rubble without signs of l…

Geopolitics

China ‘freedom’ guru goes from builder to travel blogger, has 25 million followers

South China Morning Post – World · China

An internet-addicted, working-class teenager from a debt-ridden family in China has transformed himself into a top influencer with 25 million followers, creati…

Geopolitics

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son seeks China’s help to secure her release from Myanmar jail

South China Morning Post – World · China

For much of his life, Kim Aris, 48, the younger son of Myanmar’s detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, stayed out of the spotlight and kept his silen…

Geopolitics

Church of England names first female Archbishop of Canterbury

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, was announced on Friday as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been chosen as the spiritual leader of th…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong ombudsman flags toll management flaws at Western Harbour Tunnel

South China Morning Post – World · China

Drivers have been assured they will receive clearer information on real-time tolls at Hong Kong’s Western Harbour Tunnel, after a watchdog’s investigation iden…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong stands as key beneficiary of China’s continued opening up efforts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s strength as an asset and wealth management hub stems from its role as the gateway to mainland China, according to panellists at a forum on Friday, …

Geopolitics

Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside Los Angeles

South China Morning Post – World · China

A fire broke out at a Chevron oil refinery just outside Los Angeles on Thursday night, sending towering flames into the air that were visible for miles. Offici…

Geopolitics

China’s ‘super golden week’ sees record-breaking travel on first day

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s tourism sector is off to a strong start as the extra-long “super golden week” holiday begins, with railway travel breaking records and tickets for many…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong urged to protect Sai Kung islands from overtourism, ecological damage

South China Morning Post – World · China

Greenpeace has called for the Hong Kong government to put in place conservation-driven measures to protect outlying islands in Sai Kung from ecological damage …

Geopolitics

Putin visit to test India’s diplomatic balancing act amid US trade tensions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in December, a trip that could test New Delhi’s delicate balancing act between Moscow and Washingto…

Geopolitics

China’s ‘Clean Net’ campaign targets ‘negative emotions’ in annual online purge

South China Morning Post – World · China

As China settles into its “golden week” National Day holiday, the country’s cyber watchdogs are hard at work scouring the internet for negative sentiment, and …

Geopolitics

French TV psychoanalyst charged with raping 3 girls

South China Morning Post – World · China

Magistrates have charged a top French psychoanalyst with sexual assaults on six women, allegedly raping three when they were minors. Gerard Miller, who has bee…

Geopolitics

Did logician Kurt Gödel anticipate a Trumpian dictatorship in America?

South China Morning Post – World · China

In late August, US President Donald Trump felt the need to declare not once but twice that he was not a dictator. However, he seemed to equivocate on the matte…

Geopolitics

Soybeans: China’s new bargaining chip in trade war with US?

South China Morning Post – World · China

While US officials express expectations of meaningful progress in the next round of trade talks – where agricultural purchases are likely to top the agenda – a…

Geopolitics

How are mainland Chinese visitors enjoying Hong Kong during ‘golden week’?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mainland Chinese visitors have continued to stream into Hong Kong for the National Day “golden week” holiday, with many heading to the horse races and enjoying…

Geopolitics

Tailor-made law ‘will ease land use’ at Northern Metropolis in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong will introduce more flexible land use policies by streamlining planning processes under a new set of laws tailored for the Northern Metropolis, accor…

Geopolitics

US optimism ahead of trade talks; Jane Goodall tributes: SCMP daily highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US Treasury chief …

Geopolitics

Did the Philippines hit ‘snooze button’ again over latest natural disasters?

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the Philippines grapples with the fallout of a deadly earthquake and two destructive typhoons in less than a fortnight, analysts have criticised officials f…

Geopolitics

Beijing blasts Mexico over protectionism, threatens retaliation amid US coercion

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has condemned Mexico’s recent anti-dumping investigations targeting Chinese imports and has vowed to “take all necessary measures” to protect the legitim…

Geopolitics

Papua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Pukpuk Treaty is due to be signed soon by PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australia's PM Anthony Albanese.

Geopolitics

LIVE: Israel bombs Gaza homes; military intercepts last flotilla boat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel's army issues 'final warning' for hundreds of thousands of people to flee Gaza City as attacks escalate.

Geopolitics

Cambodian former opposition politician’s killer jailed for life in Thailand

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lim Kimya was killed in January by Ekkalak Paenoi while visiting Bangkok with his wife, Anne-Marie Lim.

Geopolitics

What is Trump’s new TrumpRx website and will it bring medicine prices down?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US president has launched the website to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Americans.

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