3 h. ago Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

Politics

6 h. ago South China Sea: China blames Philippine activity for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay

New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.

Events

6 h. ago South China Sea: Beijing blames Manila for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay

New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.

Events

7 h. ago As US tariffs hit, China wants exporters to sell domestically – but can they?

As US tariffs hit, China wants exporters to sell domestically – but can they?  South China Morning Post

Events

8 h. ago Breaking | China puts onus on stability as Beijing vows domestic support amid US trade war

Breaking | China puts onus on stability as Beijing vows domestic support amid US trade war  South China Morning Post

Events

8 h. ago Developing | China puts onus on stability as Beijing vows domestic support amid US trade war

Developing | China puts onus on stability as Beijing vows domestic support amid US trade war  South China Morning Post

Events

8 h. ago Shanghai aims for leading role in China’s commercial space sector

Shanghai aims for leading role in China’s commercial space sector  South China Morning Post

Politics

9 h. ago China waives retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports, report says

China waives retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports, report says  South China Morning Post

Politics

12 h. ago Why Reed Bank could be the next flashpoint for South China Sea tensions

Resource-rich area is likely to become hotspot for Beijing and Manila, but business and politics could delay a clash, analysts say.

Events

13 h. ago German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD  South China Morning Post

Politics

16 h. ago Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait

Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait-and-see trend  South China Morning Post

Politics

20 h. ago China coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea

State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.

Politics

20 h. ago Chinese coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea

State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.

Politics

23 h. ago Unpredictable Donald Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

American leader’s erratic approach to Ukraine and Middle East means challenges for stability-fixated Beijing amid its shifting Moscow ties.

Politics

23 h. ago Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy  South China Morning Post

Politics

26 h. ago Manila accuses Beijing of ‘sinister’ campaign to sway midterms, push South China Sea narratives

Manila accuses Beijing of ‘sinister’ campaign to sway midterms, push South China Sea narratives  The Straits Times

Politics

28 h. ago South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent

DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.

Politics

30 h. ago Developing | China denies rumours of US trade talks, says claims have ‘no factual basis’

Developing | China denies rumours of US trade talks, says claims have ‘no factual basis’  South China Morning Post

Politics

32 h. ago South Korean bus driver rushes unconscious Chinese student to hospital, saves her life

Good Samaritan carries student to emergency unit on back, pays woman’s hospital bill, cries tears of joy when she recovers.

Transport

34 h. ago ‘Balanced’ ties: Indonesia treads careful path between China and US

‘Balanced’ ties: Indonesia treads careful path between China and US  South China Morning Post

Politics