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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.
Chinese airlines oppose US plan to stop them flying over Russia on way to America
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/10/2025
» HONG KONG — All major Chinese airlines operating flights to the United States have formally opposed or asked for reconsideration of a proposal from the United States government that could bar them from flying over Russian airspace on US routes as early as next month.
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.
Quake fears drive some Hong Kong tourists away from Asian cities
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/04/2025
» HONG KONG — Concerns over earthquakes have contributed to a decline in the number of Hong Kong residents joining tour groups to some popular Asian destinations this Easter, despite prices falling by as much as 15% over last year's level, one of the city's largest travel agents has said.
Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/02/2025
» HONG KONG — Battery-powered electric trucks driving long-distance routes from Shenzhen are more cost-effective than those powered by diesel fuel, according to an expert from a think tank.
China's bamboo could replace high-emitting plastics, but tech bottlenecks are stunting growth
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/12/2023
» It feeds one of the Earth's rarest species. It was the writing surface for some of the earliest books. It could prove essential in reducing vast amounts of carbon emissions - and China has more of it than anywhere else.
Going nuclear: How Asia is leading the zero-emission power push
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/11/2023
» BEIJING - Nuclear power is making a global comeback as governments plan for long-term energy security amid inflated fossil fuel prices and growing power consumption demand pressures against a backdrop of net-zero transition targets. Since early 2022, at least 14 countries have approved nuclear units or announced supportive policies, and Asia is leading the charge.
Most mainland Chinese flying overseas via Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2023
» Most mainland Chinese travellers are heading overseas by transiting through Hong Kong as only a tiny fraction of the routes connecting the country with the US have been restored following the end of the pandemic, according to a global airline body.
China's Fujian aircraft carrier set for 'new-type' planes
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/04/2023
» China's most modern carrier, the Fujian, will be able to launch "new-type aircraft", state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.