Tag: Asia
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As Trump casts a pall over Cop30, China’s quiet leadership inspires hope
Amid the climate crisis, China’s quiet leadership in the fight for a sustainable future offers a reason for optimism, particularly for the Global Sout…
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Israeli generals dismissed over failures from Hamas’ deadly attack
Israel’s military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to preve…
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Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise
As a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo continues to inflame relations, Chinese media reports indicate some domestic airlines have cancelled …
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China-Japan ties deteriorate; airlines cancel flights: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Beijing b…
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Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong
Nearly 2,400 mainland Chinese drivers have applied for 1,700 quotas under a much-awaited special scheme that allows them to drive their cars directly …
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‘Everyone was startled’: Thai woman ‘wakes up’ in coffin before cremation
A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist…
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Amazon faces Italian probe over alleged smuggling of Chinese goods
Italian police carried out searches and seizures at two Amazon sites in Italy on Monday as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of Chin…
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‘Doing a great job’: Trump denies considering ouster of FBI Director Patel
US President Donald Trump has denied a report that he was considering removing FBI Director Kash Patel amid a string of controversies. “No, he’s doing…
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China’s private defence companies see opportunities amid growing conflicts
Escalating global conflicts could create opportunities for China’s private defence companies as customers, both at home and abroad, seek affordable an…
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Volkswagen revs up designed-in-China approach to catch up in EV market
Volkswagen Group has ramped up its “all in” strategy for China, banking on local development capabilities and a new electric vehicle (EV) architecture…