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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.
AutoFlight unveils world's largest flying car
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2026
» SHANGHAI — Chinese aviation start-up AutoFlight, backed by electric vehicle (EV) battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), is emblematic of mainland China's ambitions in the flying car market, part of the country's broader push to dominate the low-altitude economy.
Beijing and Manila working on 'road map' for South China Sea talks
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/01/2026
» MANILA — China's ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, said Beijing and Manila were seeking a "road map" for the next phase of talks aimed at settling their long-running dispute in the South China Sea.
Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/01/2026
» SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
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 to have 300,000 driverless taxis
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday.
As AI chatbots gain popularity, so does business of inserting ads into results
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/08/2025
» HONG KONG — As ChatGPT-like chatbots gain traction, generative engine optimisation (GEO) has emerged as an increasingly significant approach for brands seeking visibility in answers generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Mobile game advocating Hong Kong, Taiwan independence disappears
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/06/2025
» HONG KONG — A mobile game application banned for advocating Hong Kong and Taiwan independence can no longer be found on Apple's App Store, according to checks by the Post, following its earlier removal from the Google Play Store.
Chinese firm pushes mobile payments via AI glasses
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/04/2025
» HONG KONG — Consumer electronics firm DreamSmart Group, owned by Chinese auto giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, will soon enable mobile payments via smart glasses, according to an executive, as the race to make eyewear powered by artificial intelligence (AI) more useful to the public heats up.
5 things to do in White Lotus country in Koh Samui's north, from spa to beach to adventure
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/04/2025
» Now that the explosive finale to The White Lotus has premiered, are you ready to go to Thailand for your experience? Without the killing and bloodshed, of course. One of the main filming locations for season 3 was the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, in the northwest of the island.