2 h. ago China warns US to ‘show sincerity’, the battle for WWII history: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing urging Washington to drop tariffs ahead of talks to Xi and Putin’s meeting in Moscow, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Events

3 h. ago Chinese companies line up to sell 'innovation bonds', capitalising on Beijing's technology push

Chinese companies line up to sell 'innovation bonds', capitalising on Beijing's technology push  Reuters

Politics

3 h. ago How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of ‘soft power’?

Observers say that while Nye’s ideas were widely praised in China, his attitude towards Beijing was not as friendly as believed.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Show sincerity’: China urges US to drop tariffs ahead of first trade talks

As top Chinese and US officials meet in Switzerland this weekend, Beijing calls on Washington to prove it is serious about negotiations.

Politics

4 h. ago Pakistan claims Chinese jets used against India during 'Operation Sindoor', Beijing says 'not familiar'

Pakistan claims Chinese jets used against India during 'Operation Sindoor', Beijing says 'not familiar'  Hindustan Times

Politics

5 h. ago Did Pakistan use Chinese fighter jets against India during Operation Sindoor? What Beijing said

Did Pakistan use Chinese fighter jets against India during Operation Sindoor? What Beijing said  Times of India

Sport

5 h. ago Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held

Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held  PR Newswire

Politics

5 h. ago “China Can See the Invisible”: Beijing Unveils Handheld Tech That Locates U.S. Stealth Aircraft With Pinpoint Accuracy

“China Can See the Invisible”: Beijing Unveils Handheld Tech That Locates U.S. Stealth Aircraft With Pinpoint Accuracy  Sustainability Times

Society

6 h. ago Russia, China discuss Beijing's participation in Russian LNG projects, minister says

Russia, China discuss Beijing's participation in Russian LNG projects, minister says  Reuters

Politics

6 h. ago South Korean border town fights North Korea’s sinister sound assault with noise map

North Korea has been broadcasting sinister noises almost daily from loudspeakers along the border since July, when tensions between the neighbours intensified.

Events

6 h. ago Myanmar quake relief hindered by air strikes, UN funding shortfall: ‘junta is in the way’

Myanmar’s junta is conducting air strikes after a deadly earthquake, despite a ceasefire, while a US$275 million UN aid appeal has received only US$34 million.

Events

6 h. ago Chinese son, 51, attracts admiration for carrying elderly mum on his back in baby sling

Dutiful middle-aged man who takes paralysed 88-year-old mother on special trips suffers back trouble as result of his efforts.

Politics

7 h. ago Beijing warns Manila against offending China's core interest in any form

Beijing warns Manila against offending China's core interest in any form  chinadailyasia.com

Events

7 h. ago South China Sea: PLA blocks Philippine warship in move Manila calls ‘reckless’

Beijing warns neighbour to stop ‘provocative acts’ after halting vessel near disputed Scarborough Shoal, while Manila decries ‘harassment’.

Events

7 h. ago Were Chinese jets used by Pak to respond to Op Sindoor? What Beijing said

Were Chinese jets used by Pak to respond to Op Sindoor? What Beijing said  India Today

Politics

8 h. ago Putin and Xi's show of force: 'Old friends' Moscow and Beijing vow to take on global order together as Chinese

Putin and Xi's show of force: 'Old friends' Moscow and Beijing vow to take on global order together as Chinese  Daily Mail

Politics

8 h. ago ‘We need all the Chinese tech’: why China could benefit from the EU blackout

‘We need all the Chinese tech’: why China could benefit from the EU blackout  South China Morning Post

Politics

10 h. ago China ‘will back’ Pakistan, ‘expects’ US to support India amid rising tensions

China ‘will back’ Pakistan, ‘expects’ US to support India amid rising tensions  South China Morning Post

Events

11 h. ago Pakistan Hails Role of Chinese Jets in Repelling India Strikes

Pakistan Hails Role of Chinese Jets in Repelling India Strikes  Bloomberg

Events

12 h. ago World’s first Humanoid Robot Games set for August debut in Beijing

World’s first Humanoid Robot Games set for August debut in Beijing  VnExpress International

Politics