4 h. ago ‘Freaking out’: Hongkongers fret over BN(O) visas as UK hardens migration stance

Worries voiced over plan to double settlement qualifying period for migrants to 10 years and raise language requirements.

Politics

6 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: violence mars voting in restive Muslim region

Observers report a surge in killings and voter intimidation across the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

Politics

7 h. ago How will new subsidiary laws that bolster national security affect Hongkongers?

The Post unpacks details of the proposed subsidiary national security legislation and why authorities say the city needs the changes.

Events

8 h. ago China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows ‘real limits’ of its leverage, analyst says

Chinese officials said to have been ‘anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.

Politics

18 h. ago No Han Chinese in Taiwan? KMT slams ‘denial of history’ on Executive Yuan web page

Latest official web page on demographic composition categorises Han Chinese as ‘other population’, from ‘largest ethnic group’ earlier.

Politics

33 h. ago Hongkongers left outraged after clip shows hiker removing MacLehose Trail marker

Video posted on RedNote shows man pulling up marker No 148 from trail section at Tai Mo Shan, prompting backlash over safety risks.

Politics

52 h. ago Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks

Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.

Events

59 h. ago Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Mother’s Day

Observatory says a cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

Politics

63 h. ago Taiwan’s Lai accused of ignoring Japanese invasion of China with V

Opposition lawmakers and historians challenge the Taiwanese leader’s remarks, which were also denounced by Beijing.

Events

63 h. ago Taiwan’s Lai accused of ignoring Japanese invasion of China with VE Day speech

Opposition lawmakers and historians challenge the Taiwanese leader’s remarks, which were also denounced by Beijing.

Events

66 h. ago How Kwai Chung Plaza became an affordable culinary hotspot for Hongkongers

Plaza breaks mould of modern shopping centres, offering affordable eats ranging from fishballs to egg waffles and local-style beef sliders.

Politics

3 d. ago Dalton School Hong Kong Unveils Largest Little Basel Arts Festival Yet, Featuring Acclaimed Artist Huang Yulong

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Dalton School Hong Kong (DSHK), Little Dalton, and miniDalton proudly presented their most ambitious Little Basel to date – the annual arts festival celebrating creativity across the Dalton community. Launching for the first time on the school's new campus, the 2025 edition featured a groundbreaking installation by world-renowned artist Huang Yulong, who made a special appearance to personally engage students and visitors with his visionary work.  For the first time, his “UPWARD – Huang Yulong” sculptures — a series of towering, hoodie-clad figures symbolizing inclusivity, optimism, and youth culture — were displayed on school grounds. Curated from his acclaimed solo exhibition at the HK Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park during the recent Art Month that drew over 17,000 visitors and were featured on the front page of the South China Morning Post, it continued to captivate Little Basel fair-goers througho...

Culture

3 d. ago Why some Chinese academics say it’s time to rethink WWII history – starting with 1939

The ‘Western-centric’ view of events plays down the role of Chinese forces in defeating fascism, one observer says.

Events

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Xi’s trip to Russia, Beijing rolls out economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi thanking Moscow for support over Taiwan to Beijing’s new measures to guard against US tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Economics

5 d. ago Hong Kong contractor ‘promises to settle HK$9 million in unpaid wages next week’

Union reveals another HK$4 million owed to workers, after 250 labourers went unpaid for work between January and April.

Economics

5 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

Politics

5 d. ago Taiwan dollar surge ‘a warning shot’ in Asia trend towards de

Is the Trump administration’s hostility pushing the region away from a staple of American power?

Events

5 d. ago Taiwan dollar surge ‘a warning shot’ in Asia’s trend towards de

Is the Trump administration’s hostility pushing the region away from a staple of American power?

Events

5 d. ago Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns of possible floods

An amber rainstorm warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour.

Events