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China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
UK police to charge 17-year-old with murder over Southport child killings
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/08/2024
» LONDON - Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday it has authorised the police to charge the 17-year-old male who was in custody on suspicion for the death of three young girls in a knife attack in Southport with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
YouTube complies with Hong Kong order blocking access to protest song
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/05/2024
» BEIJING - US-based video-streaming giant YouTube has complied with a Hong Kong court order banning a popular protest anthem by blocking access to 32 clips within the city, but other versions are still available.
China reveals it executed scientist for spying in 2016 in documentary about 'shocking' cases
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/04/2024
» Authorities in Beijing have revealed that a Chinese scientist who was convicted in 2015 of selling state secrets to foreign spy agencies was executed in 2016, one of several "shocking" spy cases.
Concerns rise over China's 1 trillion yuan EV, solar, battery exports
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2024
» BEIJING - China's 1 trillion yuan (US$139 billion) exports of electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries and solar cells could face a new round of challenges this year, as Western policymakers have reflected "genuine anxieties" about overcapacity distorting their markets.
Be alert to foreign infiltration, Chinese graft-buster warns diplomats and cadres
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/11/2023
» China's top graft-buster has warned foreign affairs officials and Communist Party cadres to be on guard against infiltration and corruption, as Beijing doubles down on national security amid tensions with the West.
Beijing's military supremacy over Taiwan 'growing swiftly'
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/07/2023
» BEIJING: The military balance between mainland China and Taiwan is "rapidly tilting to China's favour," Japan said in its annual defence report released on Friday, amid tensions over the self-ruled island that Beijing considers its territory.
Hong Kong to scrap Covid mask rules for both indoors, outdoors from Wednesday after 3 years
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/02/2023
» Hongkongers and tourists can go mask-free from Wednesday as the city finally lifts its last major Covid-19 restriction after almost three years.
China aims to launch 13,000 satellites to 'suppress' Starlink
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2023
» Researchers say China plans to build a huge satellite network in near-Earth orbit to provide internet services to users around the world — and to stifle Elon Musk's Starlink.
Ukraine's tanks sent by the West 'will burn like the rest' - Russia
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/01/2023
» Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for heavy weapons from the West and praised Britain for already deciding to send them.