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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.
China's investment bank CICC targets Southeast Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/11/2025
» HONG KONG — Significant shifts in the global political and economic landscape are driving China International Capital Corp (CICC) to focus strategically on international growth, targeting the burgeoning markets of Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
For gay Malaysian refugee in UK 'you have to live authentically - you're saving yourself'
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2025
» LONDON — "Growing up in a Muslim family, I was told that liking another person of the same sex was haram," said Warren Hallett of how Islam forbids homosexuality, considering it sinful. "My religion teacher said [gay people] were going to hell.
China media praises Trump funding cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/03/2025
» WASHINGTON — China's state-owned newspaper Global Times joined officials from Donald Trump's administration on Monday in hailing cuts to the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees broadcasters like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) known for reporting that has been critical of Beijing.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologises after second suspected food poisoning
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/01/2025
» Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has apologised to affected passengers on two flights from Nepal and pledged to assist health authorities' investigation after food poisoning struck travellers on two consecutive days.
Chinese astronauts complete world record-breaking spacewalk at 9 hours
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/12/2024
» HONG KONG — Two Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have broken the world record for the longest single spacewalk, set more than two decades ago by the United States space programme.
Singapore jails businessman who tried to buy Newcastle United
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/08/2024
» SINGAPORE - A former director of Novena Global Healthcare Group (NGHG) was on Friday jailed for 15 years and nine months.
Major natural gas field discovered in South China Sea
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China has confirmed the discovery of a major gas field in the South China Sea, state media reported on Wednesday.
Hong Kong Airlines: 2-hour wait online to book free flights to Bangkok
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/08/2024
» HONG KONG - Customers scrambling to get hold of free round-trip flight tickets to 13 destinations in Asia courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines were told they would need to wait online for more than two hours on Tuesday to take advantage of the promotion.