21 h. ago Economist Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war

The professor of finance and author talks China’s economy and argues the US dollar’s monopoly role in trade is an ‘unsustainable’ anomaly.

Events

42 h. ago ‘Wife hunt’ of China professor with ‘slim, pretty’ criteria denied, leads to police probe

Top university says dating description of academic as being tall, sporting and wealthy contains untruths, declines to elaborate.

Events

42 h. ago ‘Wife hunt’ of Chinese professor with ‘slim, pretty’ criteria probed by police

‘Wife hunt’ of Chinese professor with ‘slim, pretty’ criteria probed by police  South China Morning Post

Events

5 d. ago Up to 100,000 still work in Myanmar’s scam hubs – and not all are victims, Thai police say

The top police general leading Thailand’s operation against the compounds called for careful investigations to identify criminals.

Events

6 d. ago Chinese economist calls for bold action to fill climate leadership vacuum

Former central bank official says China can take up position abdicated by US if it adopts a strategy of mutual benefit in climate policy.

Politics

1 week ago Yun Guolin, Cambridge physicist and wearable tech specialist, returns to China from UK

The pioneer in liquid metals and composite materials is now special professor in modern mechanics at University of Science and Technology of China.

Politics

2 w. ago Just move Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport fare qualifying age back to 65

Policy errors made by previous leaders need to be acknowledged, so the city can course-correct and achieve savings immediately.

Economics

2 w. ago South Korea on edge, with Yoon impeachment verdict expected as soon as next week

Local media reports have pegged March 14 as the date, with police on high alert and religious leaders calling for calm amid threat of violent clashes.

Politics

2 w. ago Love affair of China PhD student with ‘Piggy’ professor exposed by ex in slide show

‘Disgusted’ ex-boyfriend gathers evidence from salacious online chat records, says his ‘mind went blank’ when he discovered ‘sickening’ affair.

Society

3 w. ago China watcher Wang Xiangwei on how red tape is stifling growth and why Trump may bring calm

Journalism professor and former Post editor says China must walk the talk to reassure private sector, with lessons from DeepSeek, Ne Zha.

Politics