3 h. ago China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months aboard Tiangong space station (photos)

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months aboard Tiangong space station (photos)  Space

Technology

7 h. ago Sorrow in Japan as 4 pandas prepare for China return amid claims of political pressure

With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.

Politics

19 h. ago Trade war: China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of Trump tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

Events

19 h. ago China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US

China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US  South China Morning Post

Events

30 h. ago ‘Japan’s Holocaust’ claim of 30 million wartime killings stirs outrage, death threats

Accusing US historian Bryan Rigg of ‘propaganda’, Japanese conservatives are actively working to discredit his account of WWII atrocities.

Events

3 d. ago China’s first quarter industrial profits return to growth amid US tariff threat

The 0.8 per cent rise in the first three months comes as economists and investors brace to see what impact the trade war will have.

Economics

3 d. ago China's Q1 industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes

China's Q1 industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes  Reuters

Economics

4 d. ago Boeing’s return flight highlights America Inc’s exposure to China

Boeing’s return flight highlights America Inc’s exposure to China  Financial Times

Politics

4 d. ago Trump wants China concessions, is doubtful on another tariff pause

The US president says he will not drop duties on China unless Beijing offers ‘something substantial’ in return.

Politics

1 week ago Beijing rejects Zelensky’s claim of Chinese weapons supplies to Russia as ‘baseless political manipulation’

Beijing rejects Zelensky’s claim of Chinese weapons supplies to Russia as ‘baseless political manipulation’  Meduza

Politics

2 w. ago UK Labour MP denies wrongdoing after reports of Bangladeshi arrest warrant

Tulip Siddiq’s lawyers said MP had no knowledge of warrant being issued, described corruption claims against her as ‘politically motivated’.

Events

2 w. ago China and North Korea’s Ukraine war aid to Russia creates risk in Pacific: US admiral

The US Indo-Pacific Command head told senators China has provided tools and chips in return for submarine tech and other help.

Events

3 w. ago China’s quest for cheaper cancer cure, Comac’s quiet supersonic jet: 7 science highlights

From a search for a cheaper cancer cure to EV expert Xu Fuguo’s return to China, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Politics

3 w. ago Chaos at Israel hearing of Netanyahu’s sacking of security chief: ‘no court run this way’

Protests disrupted proceedings as an Israeli court heard petitions against the sacking of security chief Ronen Bar amid claims of political motives.

Events

3 w. ago Close encounters: inside Japan’s growing fascination with UFOs

Politicians claim sightings, museums report rising visitor numbers – and ‘contact events’ draw thousands seeking alien encounters.

Politics

4 w. ago South Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after politician’s death amid assault claims

Chang Je-won was found dead in his office on Monday. Hours before, footage said to support sexual assault allegations against him was aired.

Events

4 w. ago Apple chip engineer returns to China, joins Fudan University amid push for talent

Kong Long left Apple after seven years, following the recent return of M4 CPU engineer Wang Huanyu to China.

Politics