Beijing and Moscow are doing some things right but bigger picture forces are at play, analyst says.
Commerce ministry move targeting EU, US, Japan and Taiwan comes shortly after CCTV-linked social media channel warns of Beijing’s deep toolbox against ‘double standards’ EU probes.
University vice-president says emigration wave and retirements have caused share of scholars from Hong Kong to drop, with mainland Chinese readily filling vacancies.
Viral photo appears to show judicial officers and court staff instructing lower court judge via WeChat during criminal trial in northwest China, prompting lawyers to condemn the actions.
Videos show man pouring Coca Cola onto memorial plaque, defacing grave and kicking away tribute items.
Thousands of tonnes of waste have been left on the world’s highest mountain over the years. Some working on the clean-up say the only way to stop more piling up is putting curbs on expeditions.
Such a scenario is unlikely, observers say, noting it could be a gambit by new PM Lawrence Wong to make voters go for the safe option of returning the PAP to power.
Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion is the first e-commerce platform to collaborate with major luxury groups such as LVMH, Richemont and Kering, uplifting sales for high-end brands using new digital strategies.
Mainland youth raised on Taiwanese pop culture are curious about the island, but two-way travel ban and uneasy ties create barriers.
Tang is the first member of the Communist Party’s current Central Committee to come under investigation for ‘discipline violations’.
Paul Chan says varying success of economic recovery across business sectors needs action to promote more growth.
Critics say the Philippine president’s new rights ‘super body’ is superfluous – and an attempt to ‘deodorise his administration’s odious human rights record’.
Dugongs in Koh Libong have been forced to find new feeding grounds where they are vulnerable to threats such as fishing gear and propellers.
Rewilding in the Scottish Highlands has seen the return of long-absent species, and efforts to save wild animals such as wildcats. It’s not just their numbers that are growing; ecotourism is blooming, too.
Leung Chuen-yan marries Mimmi Mononen, a Finnish postdoctoral fellow in life sciences, in home ceremony.
The influence and spending potential of China’s Gen Z population make them a major target group for many brands, both large and small.
Mount Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4km (2.5 miles) high, and authorities recommended that a 7km radius be cleared.
A lone gunman, who appeared in court on Saturday, shot Slovak PM Robert Fico four times and he was at one stage said to be fighting for his life.
Fragile Beauty at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum features 300 photos from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection that cover seven decades and span fashion, celebrity and photojournalism.
Macau leader Ho Iat-seng says Xia Baolong did not talk about matters concerning coming chief executive election during seven-day visit.
New measure should raise Hong Kong’s profile as cruise ship destination and its role in multi-stop itineraries for Greater Bay Area, tourism authorities say.
The private bank has increased its headcount, mainly relationship managers and senior bankers, by 15 per cent this year. It sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its business.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Open Questions is a new series of South China Morning Post interviews with global opinion leaders.
In the run-up to William Lai’s inauguration on Monday, reluctance in the military to remove statues of the late leader raises questions about its loyalty.
Lawmakers have questioned rising expenses of ex-leaders amid lack of clarity over roles after leaving office.
Ma, one of the country’s hottest fiction authors, combines thrilling plots with historical detail to create stories that are ‘both exciting and plausible’, winning acclaim as young people embrace cultural heritage and ‘China-chic’ trend.