10 h. ago China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka

The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.

Events

11 h. ago Venture capital funds flock to China’s eastern Zhejiang province amid hi

Provincial capital Hangzhou is home to Alibaba and start-ups DeepSeek, Unitree, Deep Robotics, Game Science, BrainCo and Manycore.

Politics

11 h. ago Venture capital funds flock to China’s Zhejiang province amid hi

Venture capital funds flock to China’s Zhejiang province amid hi-tech push  South China Morning Post

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank, incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Politics

14 h. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics

15 h. ago Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India

Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India  CNBC

Politics

32 h. ago Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

Events

33 h. ago China’s space milestone, how Karoline Leavitt became unlikely star: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s push to develop a commercial space industry to a Great Green Wall in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Politics

33 h. ago Putin not opposed to Ukraine ceasefire but has ‘serious questions’ for Trump

The Russian leader says he wants to speak with the US president, noting that his forces are working to push out Kyiv’s troops in Kursk.

Politics

36 h. ago China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector

The mission is a step forward for China’s push to develop a commercial space industry – and rival Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?

Japan’s attempts to seek a tariff reprieve do not seem to have moved Trump’s administration, analysts note.

Politics

45 h. ago Activist demands Japan revoke award for US general behind 500,000 deaths in WWII

Gushiken Takamatsu said Curtis LeMay, who orchestrated the firebombing, should never have been given the honour.

Events

45 h. ago ‘Playful’ beggars flood China tourist city for alcohol, cigarettes as new form of expression

This signifies an element of rebellion as a way to push against norms and liberate from typical expectations.

Events

58 h. ago China’s ICBC Backs AI Push With $11 B Fund as Beijing Mobilizes 1 T Yuan for Tech Startups

China’s ICBC Backs AI Push With $11 B Fund as Beijing Mobilizes 1 T Yuan for Tech Startups  CCN.com

Politics

62 h. ago 7 men in Japan arrested for sexually abusing their daughters, sharing child porn in group chat

The suspects, in their 30s to 50s, filmed and shared obscene videos of the assaults, with victims as young as three.

Events

2 d. ago China’s push for higher home quality risks further stressing developers, analysts say

Beijing’s directives make sense as a greater portion of future housing demand will come from owners looking to upgrade, Fitch Ratings says.

Events

2 d. ago China’s push for home quality risks further developer stress: analysts

China’s push for home quality risks further developer stress: analysts  South China Morning Post

Events

3 d. ago Put US tariffs on all chips made in China, says chair of high

US trade representative also urged to liaise with American allies like Japan and South Korea, even as Donald Trump threatens levies on them.

Politics