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Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/02/2026
» Hong Kong's High Court jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying for 20 years on Monday for national security crimes, in what mainland Chinese authorities described as a "powerful declaration" that severe punishment awaited those who dared to challenge the law.
Twenty-nine beloved celebrities the world lost in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2025
» This year, we lost some of the icons who shaped pop culture, from Hollywood legends to beloved musicians and television stars, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Val Kilmer. We honour their memory by celebrating their lives and their enduring works.
How Hong Kong pair landed in Myanmar scam farm 'living a life worse than death'
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Having lived in safe Hong Kong all her life, Nancy never imagined that an overseas job would lead to forced labour in a scam farm, a harrowing experience that lasted for half a year before she could be reunited with her family.
China's 'super golden week' forecast to spark travel boom at home and abroad
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Visa-free travel abroad and free toll roads at home are expected to fuel a surge in travel by Chinese citizens during an extra-long holiday starting this week, in what analysts call a boon for the service economy.
Malaysian king tells Xi Jinping it will work with China to keep peace in South China Sea
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/09/2024
» BEIJING - Malaysia will work with China to keep peace in the South China Sea, Malaysia's king told Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to mainland state media on Friday.
Olympics: Why is surfing being held in Tahiti and why aren't locals happy?
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although Paris was selected as the host city for the 2024 Olympics, not all the events will take place in the French capital.
Thailand's tourist-free teak town Phrae
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/02/2024
» Phrae, around 550 kilometres (342 miles) north of Bangkok and 200km southeast of Chiang Mai, is a town seemingly lost in time, and almost completely ignored by tourists.
China's high-yield property bonds hand investors a 22% loss
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/12/2023
» Dollar-denominated bonds sold by junk-rated Chinese developers remain a minefield for investors, as another depressing year of losses and defaults in the real estate sector draws to a close, according to money managers.
'Lucky' car number plate with letter 'R' sells for HK$25 million at auction in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/02/2023
» A personalised car number plate featuring just the letter "R" has fetched more than HK$25 million (US$3.18 million) at a government auction, the second highest paid in Hong Kong.
Blockchain gets religion? Taiwan temple mints NFTs
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/12/2022
» The Chinese sea goddess Mazu is big business in Taiwan and the blockchain could make it even bigger.