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Lee Shau-kee, founder of Henderson Land, dies at age 97
The entrepreneur built a business empire valued at more than HK$551 billion as of March 17, with interests in real estate, hotels, piped gas and a ferry operation.
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Chinese mathematicians say they have cracked century-old fluid mechanics puzzle
Pre-print paper prompts social media discussion over ‘a year of miracles for the Chinese mathematical community’.
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Alibaba’s Quark draws positive reviews in China as AI agent race heats up
Quark shows Alibaba’s ambition to be competitive in the market for AI agents, like Butterfly Effect’s Manus and OpenAI’s Deep Research.
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Hong Kong lawmakers slam slow progress of setting up at-risk carer database
Existing practice described as ‘finding a needle in a haystack’ as care teams ill-equipped to identify high-risk households in a targeted manner.
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China tests huge transport drone capable of airlifting over 1 ton of goods
The TP1000, which completed its maiden flight on Saturday, has a larger payload and longer range than any previous unmanned transport aircraft in China.
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What do China’s growing African port interests mean for its naval ambitions?
Beijing’s trade bets on African ports are paying off, but protecting those investments could mean repurposing facilities for military use, analysts say.
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Is India’s embrace of Mauritius aimed at countering China’s Indian Ocean goals?
An ‘enhanced strategic partnership’ between India and Mauritius was announced during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the island nation.
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China’s plan to boost spending, radical cancer treatment: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s new policy to boost consumer spending to a pioneering cancer treatment, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
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China sends delegation to Panama for talks after ports deal, belt and road exit
Chinese officials visited Central American nation last week in move seen as ‘quick response from Beijing to understand what is unfolding’.
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Chinese EV battery maker CATL to see strong growth in 2025: analysts
US investment bank Jefferies raises CATL price target after company reports record profit for 2024.
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Huawei develops computer chips in move away from Intel, Windows
The company is expected to forgo US hardware and software in favour of self-developed technology in its next personal computers.
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Mainland China names 4 Taiwanese in cyberattack, fake news accusations online
Beijing’s Ministry of State Security names four from the island’s internet defence command behind several attacks in recent years.
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DeepSeek’s success lies in singular focus on innovation, AI scientist says
Hong Kong PolyU’s Yang Hongxia says China’s DeepSeek is purely engaged in AI model development.
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Canada turns to ‘reliable’ Europe allies after Trump threats
This is Carney’s first official foreign trip since he was sworn in. He will next land in the UK to meet King Charles and PM Keir Starmer.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in connection with fatal Sha Tin slashing
Officers equipped with shields seen in Mong Kok as part of hunt for suspects in alleged murder of triad member.
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‘Children burnt beyond recognition’: deadly nightclub fire shocks North Macedonia
Authorities investigate allegations of corruption after 59 perish in a fire at a packed nightclub.
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Chinese scientists turn tumours to ‘pork’ in radical cancer treatment
Researchers in China have used the body’s own immune system to kill cancerous cells in a pioneering new therapy.
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Why the choice of the next Dalai Lama is such a sensitive issue for Beijing
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader has hinted his successor may be born outside China, setting the scene for intense controversy.
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Political analyst Zheng Yongnian on how China should respond to Trump’s return
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China watcher Wang Xiangwei says ‘bloated bureaucracy’ is stifling growth
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‘Birds of a feather’: Yuan Zheng on Trump’s China hawks and US rivalry endgame
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China manufacturing, AI pose an ‘existential threat’ to US in robotics sector
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DeepSeek’s success lies in singular focus on innovation, AI scientist says
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Webinar | ‘Two sessions’ 2025 key takeaways: insights into China’s economic strategy
SCMP and Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis co-host a webinar to discuss key developments from the annual ‘two sessions’.
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In SAFE hands: China’s secret plan for US$1 trillion reserves fund in Hong Kong
Cheng Hao, the man involved in the rescue of China’s 2015 market crash, runs what is the world’s third largest wealth fund in Hong Kong.
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